Intoxicated Cupcakes Halloween Birthday Party

Happy Birthday Renee

For my sister birthday this year she wanted alcohol infused cupcakes. I made three different types; Pineapple Coconut Martini made with Patron, Purple Velvet Hennessy Twist (purple is her favorite color) and Lime Patron Margarita. I was asked for the recipe for the Lime Patron Margarita Cupcakes; I used Rachel Rays recipe Lime-Margarita-Cupcakes but instead of using gold tequila I utilized Patron Silver. I also used a classic cream cheese frosting recipe and added two tablespoons of Patron. For the additional alcohol flavor I brushed on additional tequila while the cupcakes were hot.

Lime-Margarita-Cupcakes

I'm Headed in the Right Direction

Over the past several weeks since obtaining my food sanitation license I have been developing business relationships and sending out sample items of different desserts that I can create.  I have also gained a couple of new customers.  I am now in the process of getting my logo designed and a website developed.  Branding yourself is very important in this business as their are many competitors out here.  I also attended a seminar entitled "Starting Your Business in Illinois" sponsored by the Illinois Small Business Development Center.  I finally created a Facebook page at sweetandsavorytastingsdesserts. As an entrepreneur whom at this point can not open up my own storefront am renting out of a commercially licensed kitchen that have been inspected.  Below is a few pictures of my latest creations.  

Strawberry Cheesecake.

Malibu and Cream of Coconut Bundt Cake

Caramel Bundt Cake

Sample platter with Ghiradelli Chocolate Chip Cookies, Ghiradelli Fudge Brownies topped with Caramel and Walnuts 

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