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{ Nothing “Sweeter” }

February 11, 2013 by Fotini Filed Under: cupcakes, ombre, ombre icing, Valentines, Valentines day 22 Comments

What’s “sweeter” than making something sweet for the ones you love?! How about some healthier, Valentines cupcakes! By healthier, I mean omitting the oil used for 1/3 cup of apple sauce. Prepare your cake according to the box for the remaining. Another fun tip, pour the cake batter into a measuring cup to perfectly dispense into your cupcake liners! Easy- peasy.. I did this with the baby on my hip πŸ˜‰ The cupcakes came out perfect! Also, came up with using a butter knife to remove the hot- out-of- the oven cupcakes without burning your fingertips! I know, I’m full of tips today, ha!

For the icing, I attempted an ombre frosting, as well as, chocolate. Here’s what I did for the ombre: I put vanilla frosting and vanilla frosting I added food color to, to make it a pink-ish color, to a snack-size ziploc and lightly “squished” together. Cut a very small hole in the corner of the bag, this is now your piping bag! The icing isn’t completely mixed, this causes it to create the ombre effect! The first cupcake turned out perfect!! With a cranky baby on my hip, it was a little hard for me to continue with the others, so I simply mixed the icing creating a pink. I sprinkled on some heart candies and voila, something sweet for the kids and hubby πŸ™‚

Sharing this project on these fabulous sites!

Comments

  1. Laurie @ The Rookie Wife says

    February 11, 2013 at 5:05 am

    very cute! nobody in my house really eats cake or cupcakes. πŸ™ It bums me out because I love to make them!

    Reply
    • Glamorous Mommy says

      February 12, 2013 at 1:09 am

      Oh my! We love them at our house πŸ™‚ Make half a batch for yourself!

      Reply
  2. Lena B, Actually says

    February 11, 2013 at 12:07 pm

    Thanks for linking up with us via the I Love My Online Friends hop!! Already a follower! ♥

    Reply
    • Glamorous Mommy says

      February 12, 2013 at 1:09 am

      Awesome, thanks so much πŸ™‚

      Reply
  3. April Hoff says

    February 11, 2013 at 2:36 pm

    Great idea! I love recipes that I can feel less guilty about! πŸ™‚ Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Glamorous Mommy says

      February 12, 2013 at 1:09 am

      Absolutely, those are the best ones πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  4. circleofchaos says

    February 11, 2013 at 10:21 pm

    Nice post…I like your blog.^^
    Maybe follow each other???
    Lovely greets Nessa
    My Blog

    Reply
    • Glamorous Mommy says

      February 12, 2013 at 1:10 am

      Thanks Nessa, headed your way now!

      Reply
  5. circleofchaos says

    February 12, 2013 at 1:13 am

    Thank you so much for the follow.^^
    Follow you back on gfc.

    Reply
    • Glamorous Mommy says

      February 14, 2013 at 2:03 am

      Thanks girl!

      Reply
  6. Angela says

    February 12, 2013 at 2:33 am

    Oh gosh they look so yummy, and i am so hungry now as I have been on two blogs with gorgeous food on them! I came by via the GFC blog hop and now I follow you on GFC, hope you can check out my blog too.
    Angela x

    http://british-bargains-and-beauty.blogspot.co.uk/

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    • Glamorous Mommy says

      February 14, 2013 at 2:04 am

      Thanks so much Angela!

      Reply
  7. Tanya Runkle says

    February 13, 2013 at 5:59 am

    These look soooo yummy!! Thank you so much for linking up to Pretty Things this week πŸ™‚

    xo, Tanya
    twelveOeight

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    • Glamorous Mommy says

      February 14, 2013 at 2:05 am

      You’r so welcome πŸ™‚

      Reply
  8. Marcela Gmd says

    February 13, 2013 at 11:40 am

    Wow delicious!!! would you like to follow each other?
    Besos, desde España, Marcela♥

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    • Glamorous Mommy says

      February 14, 2013 at 2:05 am

      Thank you!! I’d love to follow each other, thanks πŸ™‚

      Reply
  9. Christi says

    February 13, 2013 at 10:48 pm

    So so cute! These look great! I am a new follower!

    Christi
    http://the-not-so-perfect-momblog.blogspot.com

    Reply
    • Glamorous Mommy says

      February 14, 2013 at 2:08 am

      Thanks so much Christi!!

      Reply
  10. ~ rooms FOR rent ~ says

    February 15, 2013 at 5:07 pm

    Very cute!!! Love the ombre πŸ™‚ Thanks for stopping by.. happy to be following back!! ~Bre

    Reply
    • Glamorous Mommy says

      February 18, 2013 at 12:35 am

      Thanks so much πŸ™‚

      Reply
  11. Monsterscircus says

    February 17, 2013 at 12:59 am

    So delicious and the ombre, is so cute, great idea! Thank you for sharing and have a wonderful day!

    Reply
    • Glamorous Mommy says

      February 18, 2013 at 12:37 am

      Thanks so much for stopping by! Hope your week is lovely!

      Reply

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