27. May 2011 · Comments Off · Categories: Cupcakes and Food

Cupcake Boxes Nobody Can Resist

Most people love cupcakes. They are delicious, easy to take along and make great gifts. Cupcakes can be taken to work or school in mid-size plastic storage containers, or in boxes especially designed for these yummy treats.

 

Individual or multi-pack cupcake boxes are available in many attractive designs, colours, and materials. These speciality food containers are mostly made of clear plastic or various cardboard types. Some have a window, while others will not allow you a sneak peak. You have to wait until you open the lid to find out if you received a blueberry, chocolate or vanilla coconut cupcake. What a tease!

 

Cupcake boxes with clear windows are most often used by bakeries who pre-package their baked goods. It allows the customers to see the content of the box without actually having to open it. If they are in a hurry, they can just grab a box, pay, and go.

Cupcake, cake and bonbonniere boxes are available in small, medium and large. They are designed specifically for each specific food group. Cupcake boxes have inserts to keep the individual cakes upright. They fit snugly in their boxes so customers do not have to worry that their favourite treat will be all broken in tiny pieces by the time they arrive home.

 

Online packaging suppliers advertising cupcake boxes will often also sell bonbonniere boxes, wine boxes, and gift boxes. They will accept wholesale orders from retailers, as well as requests from individuals. Many people like to bake and enjoy packing up their treats in appropriate packaging. They may give away cupcakes to friends and relatives who are celebrating a special occasion, are not feeling well and need a little pick-me-up, or who deserve extra attention for always being so nice. Heart shaped cupcakes are very popular on Valentine’s Day and as wedding favours. To make your cupcakes a surprise, stack them in wine boxes. Your friends’ amazed faces will be worth a snapshot when they open their gift!

 

Wholesale gift and cardboard box suppliers offer great deals when you buy in bulk. The more you order, the cheaper the unit price will become. It may really be worth your while thinking ahead, and ordering your supplies for a few months at a time. Do not forget to include ribbons, tissue paper and other packaging necessities.

 

Plain cupcake boxes are cute, but can be upgraded to “fabulous” with little effort. Themed ribbons will make quite a splash, regardless if your boxes are pink, white, chocolate brown, or red. Top your packages off with a fancy bow and a wish card, and you will have a fabulous gift. Running short on organza or satin streamers? No problem! You can always wrap your cupcake, bonbonniere or wine boxes in specialty gift paper. Who does not have a few sheets of gorgeous embossed designer paper laying around?  The fun does not end there, as you can use all the decoration ideas you can come up with. Do not restrict yourself, because the funkier your cupcakes boxes are, the more impressed your friends, family members, and customers will be.

 

Wanting to make this traditional wedding gift look unique? Our bonbonniere boxes come in a variety of shapes and sizes to keep things original and personal. Also look at our delectable cupcake boxes which look fabulous and keep your cupcakes safe, grab them all online today.

26. May 2011 · Comments Off · Categories: Cupcakes and Food

Gourmet Cupcakes

What is a cupcake? A cupcake is a delicious, fluffy little cake that is made in a cupcake or muffin pan. To begin you line the cupcake pan with cupcake or muffin liners then pour the batter in and bake to perfection. Then you top it with your favorite frosting and have some fun and be creative by decorating the cupcake frosting with the topping of your choice.

Cupcakes are so widely popular because of their ease in baking. Cupcakes are generally known for memories from childhood; mothers would make them for their children for after school snacks and birthday parties. Now they are made for all and have become chic, hip and ultra playful. They are great for weddings and something as simple as an after dinner dessert. Cupcakes just make all people big and small smile!

There are so many ideas for decorating cupcakes. Some ideas are sprinkles, M&Ms, jelly beans, coconut, fresh or dried fruit, nuts, granola, coco powder and crushed Oreo cookies.

It’s also fun to add a layer of ice cream to the cupcake. Without adding additional toppings you can also swirl two different flavors/colors of frosting together. Additionally you can make a stencil by cutting a circle slightly bigger than the size of your cupcake in a piece of cardboard. Then you just draw a pattern into the cardboard then cut it out and place it on your cupcake and frost around the stencil. If you want to get really fancy you can go to a cake decorating store and buy some edible gold leaf and brush it atop the cupcake after you have frosted it.

After you have frosted and decorated your cupcake to give it an extra special touch try decorating the cupcake liner. You can attach paper cutouts, ribbons or little rhinestones.

All you need to have is the decorating materials and a hot glue gun.

The basic tools you will need to create the perfect cupcake are knives and spatulas, paintbrushes, cupcake liners, cupcake or muffin pans and pastry bags. These items are all reusable so you’ll only have to invest in these tools one time.

The best, taste tested Cupcake recipes in the world are available at http://www.GourmetCupcakeRecipes.com Select from dozens of the best cupcakes, and create new and exciting cupcakes for family and friends.