Cheery Cupcakes

My last post was written exactly one week ago.  I can?t get over how quickly time goes by.  I was busy a good share of the week working on an article that is slated to be published in the May/June issue of Tastes of Wine Country. This is a great publication that is specific to the beautiful Finger Lakes area.  I?m very excited about this, my first official writing gig.  I had a great time working on the story, and can?t wait to see it in print!  The local business that I wrote about is amazing.  I’m excited for them too, but that’s all I can say right now

Yesterday, the weather was miserable.  As I was listening to the hard rain and the strong winds hit against our house I decided I?d had enough.  You know the old saying, ?When the going gets tough, the tough get going. ?   

I was in the mood to bake.  I just didn?t know what I was in the mood to bake.  Snicker doodles, molasses cookies, and blonde brownies briefly crossed my mind.  In the end, it was cupcakes that won out.  Big, beautiful, cheery, colorful, bright cupcakes.

I?ve made colored frosting before, but I really can?t remember coloring cake batter.  To make these I used one of my favorite vanilla cake recipes and then separated the batter into small bowls.  I then colored each batter with neon colored food coloring. These cupcakes turned out beautiful.  They are so moist and pretty that I decided not to frost them.  If you?re a frosting freak, I know what you?re thinking. I may just top them off with some fresh whipped cream, and throw a jelly bean on top.  These would make a perfect finish to a big Easter dinner. 

Are you planning on making an Easter dessert?  What will it be?