Cupcake Fondue

How cute is this entertaining idea!

"Cupcake Fondue"





Idea and images by Amanda of Bake it Pretty on Pintsize Social via Celebrations at Home.

Cupcakes in Charlotte

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Cupcakes continue to surge in popularity and Charlotte has no shortage of fabulous cupcake shops and boutiques. Here is a list of the best cupcake shops in Charlotte.

The Blushing Bakeshop
14825 Ballantyne Village Way
Charlotte, NC 28277

Delish Gourmet Cupcakes
www.delishgourmetcupcakes.com

Polka Dot Bakeshop
1730 East Woodlawn Road
Charlotte, NC 28209

SAS Cupcakes
9941 Rea Road
Charlotte, NC 28277

Wedding Cupcakes

The week before last I had the privilege of moderating a panel discussion with four of Charlotte’s premier wedding cake bakeries and bakers:

Iris Austin, Austin Bakery and Design
Dominica Clementi, Nona’s Sweets
Erica Baez-Horton, Cloud 9 Confections
Lisa McRae, Elizabethan Delights

It was such a delight to pick the brains of these awesome women. They spoke about trends in wedding cakes and best business practices. One of the questions that I asked was “Cupcake tiers have been all the rage these past few years. Do you see this trend continuing throughout 2009?”

And the verdict is, “Cupcakes are here to stay.” from Dominica Clementi of Nona’s Sweets. All of the panelist agreed that cupcakes are a sweet treat that are fun and cost effective.

That being said, don’t rule out these charming confections when determining your desert of choice for your special occasion. There are so many perfect ways to incorporate cupcakes in to your day. Whether it’s having a smaller two tier cake paired with a cupcake bar for guests to chose their flavor and icing or a beautifully adorned cupcake tier. The possibilities are endless.

What are you serving up at your wedding or special event? Cake or Cupcakes.