But soft!
What light through yon oven window bakes?
Tis the fairycake, and by the morrow shall be gone!
~~Shakespeare's first draft, a long time ago
Okay okay, I may be taking a few liberties there, but I am almost 97% sure that A Midsummer's Night Dream, at least, was based on the Bard's dream one night of this crazy fantastic cupcake. Or as some cupcake historians (cupcaketologists, I believe they are called) claim, 'twas known as the "fairy cake" in England. Or, the "pattycake" in Australia. Either way, these bits of deliciousness have been around since at least the late 1800's.
The "cupcake" as we Coon bottom peeps refer to it, (when we're not referring to it as "carb-induced euphoria") may have derived its name from the wee ramekins used for baking (a/k/a "cups"), back before we got smart and created the infamous baker's dozen (the twelve one, not the thirteen one) line of bakeware.
Other cupcaketologists believe the name refers to the measurements for all of the ingredients being so similar (a cuppa this, a cuppa that, a little heat, and badda bing, you got a cupcake).
Whatever, I call them heaven. Cupcakes are my absolute favorite dessert in the history of Rootopia. Little bits of portion-controlled confectionery bliss, often with crazy flavor surprises inside and decorated fantasy-to-the-hilt outside! What could be better?
Well, what could be better is a whole batch of virtual cupcakes supplied over on Saucy's Blogspot , you must go! And if you do, do yourself a flavor and click on her "Just Cupcakes" posts on the left sidebar (keep scrolling, it's there!). She's done things with cupcakes that will melt your Wiltons!
Saucy excels at many things, but she is undisputed Queen of Cupcakes, in my silicon bakeware book.
This here particular batch posted for your viewing pleasure was named "When Smurfette Bakes" by the hungry boys in my household (who could barely contain themselves while I attempted this pitiful couple of shots).
Viva La Cupcake!
Mmmmm Roo, so yummy! I've got such a sweet tooth and LOVE cupcakes too :) Yours look de-lish, I would have had a hard time waiting for bloggy pics too, tee hee. Gotta go check out these cupcake creations that 'Saucy' makes, thanks for sharing you lovely lady you! Happy Father's day to Cowboy!
Jamie :)
Posted by: AForestFrolic | June 21, 2009 at 12:52 PM
You know why cupcakes are the perfect dessert? Individual portions with a perfect cake to frosting ratio! Mmmmm yours look so delish! Thanks for partying with us, cupcake style!
Posted by: Sasha | June 22, 2009 at 03:24 PM
I Looooooove your, what would I call it? Spirit? yes that is it. Whatever it is, I love it!! Or maybe it's you, plain and simple ;) CUPCKAE LOVE abound!!! xoxoo
I am a messss! A messssss having a party in 107' I am beside my elf. I mean self. :))))))))
Posted by: a fanciful twist | June 23, 2009 at 06:01 PM
MMmmm! I'll take one of each! :D I just LOVES me a cupcake or two, especially around 3PM. My hubby loves when I make red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting. Or he did until he saw the recipe called for 1 TABLESPOON of red food coloring! He's convinced I'm trying to "off" him with Southern baked goods, so I had to stop making them.
They sure were good, though...
Off to prepare for Saturday's Big Doin's now.
Kate
Posted by: shibori girl | June 24, 2009 at 12:23 PM
personally, I think the cupcake should be a required dessert at every meal :-)
Posted by: val | July 02, 2009 at 01:11 PM