Sunday, December 19, 2010

Sacramento Magazine: Sac Food Finds

For those of you who have not picked up your latest Sacramento Magazine, here is a great link to their feature on Food Finds of Sacramento! I may be last, but The Frosted Cake Shop made the cut! I could not be happier =)

Check out all the Sac Foodies and Fabulous Food Finds!

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Holiday Promotion: Classic Chocolate Fudge Cake


Hello friends and followers!
It's not to late to place your Christmas orders!

Orders will be accepted through December 19th (pending availability). All orders must be picked up by noon on December 24th.

And as a holiday treat form TFCS to YOU, receive our Classic Chocolate Fudge Cake for only $30! (8" rounds only, serves 12-16)

Place orders at (916) 453- 1981 or info@thefrostedcakeshop.com

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Holiday Treats, continued...


There must be something about the cold weather that keeps me hibernating inside the bakery making yummy treats..... Now I am the first to admit that I am a sucker for the holidays and embrace every bit of the Christmas season. So far, I have baked my way into the spirit of Christmas, and have added a few new items on TFCS's menu.


In addition to our standard cupcake menu, you can find Gingerbread, Eggnog, White Chocolate- Cranberry, and Mocha Spice Cupcakes during these wintery months. Cinnamon cream cheese frosting pairs equally well with all of our holiday cupcakes =)


In addition to "cake" goods, we've been baking off various cookies, barks, brittles, etc. My favorites include our Sweet N' Salty Chocolate Bark, S'more Bark, Vanilla Peanut Brittle, and Peppermint-Fudge Sandwich Cookies.

And yes, the cake pops are here to STAY! Orders accepted all-year long!

Lastly, a gourmet twist on one of my family's favorite treats. Rice Crisp Petits Fours- iced with rich chocolate ganche and sugar pearls.

What will you be having at your next holiday party? We are still accepting orders at (916) 453- 1981 or info@thefrostedcakeshop.com

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Eggnog Cupcake Deliciousness

As I type up this post, I have the pleasure of smelling freshly baked eggnog cupcakes. Helllloooo December!

These warm, moist cupcakes are gifts in themselves. I am an eggnog fan myself, but I think everyone could enjoy this seasonal treat. Try out this recipe for any holiday gathering- you will not be disappointed!

EGGNOG CUPCAKE RECIPE:
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 eggs (room temperature)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon rum or cinnamon extract
1 cup eggnog
2 1/4 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves


Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Sift dry ingredients- set aside.
Cream butter and sugar with an electric mixer (about 3 minutes).
Add extract and eggs, one at a time. Scrape down sides of mixing bowl.
With mixer on low, spoon in dry ingredients- alternating with eggnog. Mix until just combined.

For uniform cupcakes, I like to use a mechanical ice cream scoop or disher to fill my cupcake liners. Fill about 2/3 full.

Baking times may vary. Cook until a wooden toothpick come out clean when poked into center.


After they completely cool, you may ice your delicious cupcakes with just about any icing.

My recommendations:
Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
Vanilla Italian Meringue Buttercream
Vanilla Glaze

If you want to go the extra mile, try something with a splash of rum!

ENJOY!