Cupcake Heaven

by Susannah Blake, Martin Brigdale (Photographer)

Offers recipes complemented by illustrations and tips for fillings and frostings, in an array of unusual and kid-friendly options, from simple and celebration cupcakes to cupcakes for special diets.

Genres: Cookbooks

159 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2008

Reviews

[H. Randall Yoder · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this!

These cupcakes are so cute and elegant, I forget all other recipes and will turn to this book in all cupcake cravings! 😁

[Catherine Woodman]

This is more like cupcake here and now than cupcake heaven, in that while the recipes are all beautifully photographed and nicely appointed, they all seem eminently do-able in a non-professional kitchen with the equipment that you already possess. Unlike my favorite cupcake cookbook, this one does not miniturize bigger cakes--this one is really aimed at decorating cupcakes in a simple yet very attractive way to make them fancier to look at (not necessarily taste bomb sensations). I would consider this as the best second cupcake book that I have seen--skipping over Martha Stewart and others, and I would definitely get it if I had younger kids, OR if I end up having grandchildren who live nearby. These ideas would be wonderful for kid desserts for birthdays, holidays, picnics, etc. In fact I might make some for our next Run put to Jim and Dina's cabin, just as a trial run. Not all cupcakes are kid-oriented--Prune and Armagnac come to mind.

[Emily · Rating 3 out of 5]

Every recipe in this looks great and the end products appear amazing but the only reason I would have for pursuing the more complicated decorating is for selling--and I don't do that. A nice book but not for me. I didn't try any of the recipes so I can't speak to that portion of it.