I received Betty Crocker's The big book of cupcakes as a gift this past weekend... It was full of delicious looking cupcakes! The pictures were large, and the book was simple, and easy to follow. I think it would make a great gift for anyone who likes to bakes.
The beginning of the book provided instructions on how to store, decorate and "tote" your cupcakes. Short and to the point! Not too wordy. Some of the information you may already know, but sometimes it is good to see it on paper. Sometimes I found myself saying "Oh, I forgot about that!".
Frosting recipes were also in the book, along with fun, out of the box recipes for cupcakes. Cupcakes for all occasions. Some cupcake recipes that sparked my interest were "Strawberry Colada cupcakes", "snickerdoodle cupcakes", and the "orange soda cupcakes". With all of the frosting recipes listed in front of the book, you can go back and change up the cupcakes any way you like. Also listed at the bottom of each recipe is the "cake box" version of the cupcake. If you are short on time, just follow the recipe using a store bought cake mix. The book lists what flavor box to use, any add-ons needed and directions on how to make them.
Betty Crocker's The big book of cupcakes makes a really nice, useful gift for someone else or a fantastic gift for yourself!!!
