The Baking Experiment presents: Joe’s Cookie Monster Cupcakes

It has been a while since I posted anything baking related and that leaves me with contemplating two possible answers as to why that is the case: a) I have been too busy socialising or b) too lazy to bake. And while, in conclusion I will probably have to admit that it is most likely a combination of the two, I knew it was about time I slapped on an apron, turned on the oven and got out the glitter.

The Baking Experiment Presents: ‘Flaming Lips’ Cupcakes

I have been a little bit behind on my baking lately as my job has taken over much of my time in the last couple of weeks. And while my love for baking is still very much an important part of my life the actual act of baking was put on hold for a couple of weeks. That changed very quickly when my dear old colleague (and partner in crime for the adventures of Mr Claus) Joe approached me with a very special request.

Email from 23/05

Subject: CUPCAKES: YES PLEASE

The Baking Experiment presents: Spiced Apple and Elderflower Cupcakes

So I haven’t posted a baking blog in a while, which is unusual for me. But to be honest life has been pretty hectic and with me starting a new job and a lot of personal stuff happening, baking and blogging had to take a step back. As life is starting to calm down a little (Mission: Look after myself a little better!) I spend last Sunday in the kitchen baking cupcakes and Kiss biscuits (blog to follow soon, promise!). 

The Baking Experiment Presents: Blackberry Sourecream Octopus Cupcakes

Last week was my final week at my old job with my lovely boss and colleagues. I distinctly remember my boss telling me about the Octopus cake the last leaver baked in my interview. So I knew I had some big shoes to fill, particularly with the reputation of 'Cupcake Queen' in the office.

The Baking Experiment: Muffins with Lemon Butterflies (or Muffins with Lemon Creme Filling)

Thank you for the lovely introduction Charlie! 

Those of you who know me or have visited my blog know that I am little bit addicted to TV. It is not a real addiction because I do not let it interfere with my social life or work. But I love TV series and always have something to watch. One of the suggestions I made in my blog to overcome my TV addiction and make a better use of the time spent watching TV is to multitask. I often do crafts or household chores like ironing while watching an episode. Especially when I am alone my laptop goes with me to the kitchen also. I know I shouldn't do this. The one or other accident while cooking or baking with my laptop near by have showed me why.

The Baking Experiment: Gingerbread Cupcakes

When my colleague Joe first requested gingerbread cupcakes all that I could think about how much work they were going to be. But after a bit of googling I had made up my mind and set out to make these babies.

The Baking Experiment: Coffee Walnut Cupcakes with Coffee Buttercream Icing

All those who know me well (and even those who don't) know that I am a bit of a baker. Cupcakes are a way for me to de-stress and do something creative while also making the people around me happy (and fat hahaha)! Luckily I work in an office at the moment where they appreciate my baking efforts. My beloved housemates N and S had started to complain that I was baking too much (have you ever heard such a thing?) before I started working for Octopus. Now that I landed myself a shiny new job and I will be leaving my current job, friends and boss it has been my mission to bake as much as I possibly can until my last day on the 14th. Currently I am frantically planning my master piece for my last day of work but more on that later.