Trophy Cupcakes & Parties!: Deliciously Fun Party Ideas and Recipes from Seattle's Prize-Winning Cupcake Bakery

by Jennifer Shea, Callie Meyer

Seattle's favorite cupcake bakery, Trophy Cupcakes and Party, is adored for its mouthwatering cupcakes and charming party favors. It’s also the go-to place for anyone looking to throw a phenomenal celebration, and now their recipes and party secrets are yours in this essential guide for every occasion--from luxe soirées like a sparkling engagement celebration, or an exotic Moroccan-themed bash, to crafty kids' parties, such as a bike parade and picnic, or a forest fairy tea party. Inside are recipes for Trophy's most prized flavor--red velvet!--as well as their popular everyday flavors like salted caramel and triple chocolate, and unique ones such as piña colada, and a gluten-free orange almond rose. You’ll also get the basics on how to dream up party themes, create DIY crafts, as well as decorating and entertaining ideas, and insider baking and frosting tips, all from Trophy founder Jennifer Shea.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Nonfiction, Food, Foodie, Food and Drink

240 pages, Hardcover

First published September 24, 2013

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very cute party ideas and excellent cupcake recipes. I have made several of them, and they are easy to follow and turn out well for the reasonably experienced baker. My main qualm with this book is that much of the party planning seems difficult to achieve for the average person. Some of the craft projects seem just about impossible. Overall, though, it's a fun read.

[Christina Westerfield · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed it overall. Great ideas for parties but overall thought they would be too time consuming. The recipes seemed good but haven’t made any. They weren’t anything new that I didn’t already have.

[Casey · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an amazing book to learn the concepts of baking. All the recipes turn out brilliant and I get a lot of compliments on my cupcakes. My only gripe is that the ingredients aren't listed by weight. I've gone in and hand written all the ingredients in grams for each recipe.

[Larisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Next Generartion Martha, good ideas & the recipes look to be real-world tested, not a theory on paper. Already recommended to friends with lots of parties in their future, especially teen & milestone adult parties.

[Selena · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this book. The pink champagne cupcakes were out of this world. I can't wait to use some of the party ideas like the "Superhero Training" party and the "Destination" party ideas. This book will provide party ideas for years to come.

[Monica · Rating 5 out of 5]

I want to buy this book in the future and thank the authors for the work they put into the images and explanation. Appreciated the section on how to frost a cupcake. Easy checklists for party planning make this one a keeper!

[Kinsley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderfully simple and versatile recipes that make beautiful cupcakes with brilliant flavors. So good I went out bought it!

[Susan Treat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good for parties but if you want sweets its fine.

[Zoe Burger · Rating 4 out of 5]

The chocolate cupcakes with salted caramel frosting are divine. I like how this book allows you to mix and match cakes to frostings.

[Erin · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book is a lovely presentation of delicious recipes.

[Katia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great source of inspiration for awesome cupcakes and party planning.

[Mckinley · Rating 2 out of 5]

A lot about parties and party planning. Cupcakes pretty much the standard flavors. They do have a website for booking parties and buying cupcakes- https://www.trophycupcakes.com/weddings.

[Keri Murcray · Rating 4 out of 5]

Full of really great ideas for party themes. I really enjoyed this book!