During a bout of insomnia, I baked cupcakes for my daughters'end of the year party for an afterschool club. :O)
Here is a breakdown of the costs
2 boxes Cake Mix ($2.38)
6 Eggs $.24
2 sticks Soy Margarine $1.49
Water (filtered from the tap)
Icing ($1.78)
Pantry Items
Candy Sprinkles
Decorating Accents
Coarse Sugar Crystals
Total Cost $5.98 vs. $20 from the supermarket bakery.
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I bought 1 pkg of 90 paper cupcake liners from Save-A-Lot grocery store for $.59
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Make Quick work of transporting batter to the cupcake liners using...
The Large Scoop.
Heavy-duty scoops are great for evenly portioning batter, doughs, fillings and salads. The Large Scoop is great for serving larger portions. Approximately 3 tablespoons.
It retails for $14.50 from The Pampered Chef
https://www.pamperedchef.com/ordering/prod_details.tpc?prodId=364&catId=122&parentCatId=122&outletSubCat=&viewAllOutlet=
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------A Baker's Rack facilitates quick cooling time. I used a Stackable Cooling Rack from The Pampered Chef. It retails for $14.00
Use flat, with legs extended or stacked onto an additional rack for space-saving cooling of baked goods. Small grid surface keeps items from falling through.
https://www.pamperedchef.com/ordering/prod_details.tpc?prodId=2093&catId=122&parentCatId=&outletSubCat=&viewAllOutlet=
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I used the Easy Accent Decorator from Pampered Chef. It retails for $19.75
https://www.pamperedchef.com/ordering/prod_details.tpc?prodId=4075&catId=122&parentCatId=122&outletSubCat=&viewAllOutlet=
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Tupperware Cake Carriers $47 (rectangular) & $36 (round). Of course I'm extra thrifty, so I got mine on a bogo!
Sheet cakes and cupcakes travel in style with this elegant, durable Tupperware favorite. Holds one 9" x 13" (23 x 33 cm) single or double layer cake under strong protective cover. Flip the bottom over and there are thoughtfully designed holders for 18 cupcakes - get them to the party as perfect as when they left your kitchen.
The Tupperware take on the classic domed cake plate is a marvel of elegance and function holding a three-layer cake or torte. Ultra-durable plastic dome is eye-catching in the kitchen and dramatic on the table. Cover locks onto the base to keep leftover cake (there's always that extra piece or two!) protected. Base reverses to a deep divided tray for hors d'oeuvres or tea sandwiches. Handle makes transporting your masterpieces a snap!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
My dream cupcake carrier is
available for online purchase for $32.95 @ http://www.cupcakecourier.com/
The CUPCAKE COURIER is a rectangular, translucent plastic container that holds three stackable cupcake trays. Each tray has 12 deep cups to hold each cupcake secure. It has a comfortable handle, and 4 bottom latches that hold the base securely.
The CUPCAKE COURIER is able to transport and/or store up to thirty-six cupcakes or muffins all in one easy, great looking container!
The CUPCAKE COURIER's 3 trays can be removed, and the unit can double as a cake courier.
unfortunately, they are currently OUT OF STOCK grrrr
The CUPCAKE COURIER is available now in 4 translucent colors. Petal Pink, Lemon Grass, Saffron Yellow, or the original Soft Blue Sky.
Dimensions are:
Cover: 14"W; 11"H; 11"D
Base: 12.5"X16"
Trays: 13.8"L; 10.4"W; 3.2"H
Cups: 1.1"deep; 3"round
U.S. Patent Pending – Jennifer Gunn Designs
I found it on Amazon! Now, if only I had the dough to buy it. LOL
http://www.amazon.com/Cupcake-Courier-36-Cupcake-Plastic-Container/dp/B000XPQMXQ/ref=cm_wl_create-landing
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You can buy fancy candy sprinkles from the dollar store. If you don't mind paying a little more, try...http://www.millcreekcountrystore.com/index.html
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Pack a cupcake for lunch!
CUP-A-CAKE was designed and patented by mothers to solve the age old problem of sending cupcakes to school or outings with their children. Before CUP-A-CAKE, taking cupcakes anywhere caused a mess.
This unique container will hold a frosted cupcake in place with protrusions positioned in such a way that the cupcake will not move within the container if jiggled or turned upside down.
http://www.cupacake.com/
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3 comments:
I have never tried soy margarine before! I usually just skip margarine in recipes altogether (stopped baking) but wow, I will have to try it.
it's still transfat. u don't really need it. u could use what instead.....baby food (prunes or sweet potatoes?) a banana, avocado....right? i know i could have bought it for like $2 from the food Co-op vs. $3 from the vitamin store, but i was short on x. on a happy note, i was delighted to find some tofutti prods there! i also p/u some vegan cheese for my little one. she was tickled pink. i'll be posting a lasagna vid soon. i bought tofu for hers & rice mozarella cheese, so plz be on the lookout for that one. if you haven't already looked into tofutti, ur missing out. :O) i found tofutti better than sour cream & better than creamcheese @ 1 market. they also had the cuties (soy icecream sandwiches)@ the vitamin store. LOL i got her a pint of ricedream vanilla. u know i'm officially her hero right? LOL
Those cupcakes look delicious!! The single cupcake holder is too cute.
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