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gone are the days where the bride and groom share a slice of a 3, 4, or 5 tier wedding cake. nowadays some people are opting for a more simple cake solution, yet they still want the elegance that a large tiered cake offers. enter on stage the simple yet elegant cupcake., versatile cupcakes are standing along side and, in some cases, replacing larger cakes these days. below are some helpful hints if you want to use cupcakes for the main cake at your wedding., tip #1 : arrangement, how you arrange your cupcakes is as important if not more important than the taste. everyone wants a breathtaking wedding cake at their reception so arranging your cupcakes to give this appearance is very necessary., my personal favorite way of arranging my cupcakes is to stack 4 or 5 boxes on top of each other to form a tree of sorts. i choose boxes that are approximately 4 to 5 inches high. i like 24 inch square boxes then 18 inches square then 12 inches then 6 inches square. this gives me a cupcake ledge of 3 inches when the boxes are stacked., decorate your boxes as you wish. beautiful paper wrapped around the boxes then a ribbon all the way around is a great decorating combination ., your wedding cake cupcakes can then be placed on the ledges and on top of the boxes for a beautiful arrangement for your wedding., arrangement idea for your wedding cupcakes is to place cupcakes underneath raised cake platters. larger cakes or more cupcakes can be placed on top of the platters., how your cupcakes taste and even how many different flavors you offer are both very important to the overall success of your wedding cupcakes. i think 1 of the best reasons to have wedding cupcakes instead of a large wedding cake would be that you can have many different kinds of cakes. not everyone prefers the same type of cake and frosting so having 2 or 3 different types of cake flavors would be ideal., three of my favorite flavors are vanilla , chocolate, and lemon cupcakes. these are a great combination for any special occasion that you may choose to serve cupcakes. you can either serve all of the different flavors in the same cups with the same decoration or you can use different cups and/or different decorations for each cake flavor you choose., skimp on the ingredients for your wedding cupcakes. fresh cupcakes made from your favorite cupcake recipes are always the best choice. boxed cake mixes just won tsp cut i for special occasion cupcakes. the same goes for frosting. make your frosting instead of buying it prepackaged from a grocery store. if you don tsp feel confident making your own, you could always buy some freshly made frosting from a local bakery., presentation is everything when dealing with weddings. you should make sure your cupcakes are just the right size so they are absolutely gorgeous when presented. the entire purpose of serving cupcakes at a wedding is to give your guests a small taste of a wonderful dessert. small is the key word here. you don tsp want cupcakes that are larger than an actual teacup. if they are, then they should be called mini cakes and not cupcakes., also, it would cost you a fortune to bake mini cakes for each of your guests. the right size cupcake will offer just the right amount of cake for each person attending and will also likely save you money., be careful not to err on the side of your cupcakes being too small. if your cupcakes are too small, you may run out of cupcakes before you guests sweet teeth are satisfied. you also run the risk of having too much frosting on a small cupcake which could ruin the overall taste of your wedding cupcakes., i ve found that the perfect size cupcakes are baked in 1/2 cup wells that i fill approximately 1/2 to 2/3 full of cupcake batter. make sure you carefully measure the cupcake batter each time you fill a well. this will make sure that your cupcakes come out of the oven all the same size., i hope that these tips will help you produce the most beautiful wedding cupcakes that anyone has ever seen! good luck

fresh carrot, peeled and cut into 2 ",long julienne strips, garlic, minced, extra virgin olive oil, butter, minced fresh chives or 2 tbsp chopped green onions (actually better with onions than chives), salt & freshly ground black pepper

flour, salt, cold butter, cubed, shortening, cubed, egg yolk, vinegar, ice water, brown sugar, corn syrup, egg, butter, softened, vanilla, vinegar, salt, currants , raisins, chopped pecans (i use half raisins and half chopped nuts, and i don tsp actually measure them, i just drop a bit of ea) or 1/4 cup flaked coconut (i use half raisins and half chopped nuts, and i don tsp actually measure them, i just drop a bit of ea)

whole wheat flour (a pinch more depending on the moisture of the mix), oats, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon (i actually use about 3 tbsp(got to love ), nutmeg (optional), honey, oil , you can also use some applesauce to replace some of the if you wish (corn, grapeseed or olive), molasses, egg (beat with 1 tbsp water), vanilla, raisins (optional), walnuts (optional)

eggs, egg whites, skim milk, salt, pepper, cheese, grated, sauteed vegetables - choose what you like , nutrition information applies for these vegies, onion, chopped, garlic, diced, bok choy (or spinach), chopped, tomatoes (or normal ), chopped, mushrooms, sliced

butter or 2 tbsp margarine, canola oil, shredded green cabbage (about 1 normal-sized head), brown sugar, garlic cloves, minced (i use 4), red wine vinegar, salt, fresh ground black pepper

frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained (1 package), nonfat sour cream (1 package), low-fat cream cheese (1 package), lowfat mozzarella cheese, grated parmesan cheese, artichoke hearts, drained and chopped (1 can, in brine), lemon juice, fresh black pepper (or colored), garlic clove, finely chopped, onion powder (optional), chili pepper flakes (optional)

carrots, potatoes, celery (can sub zucchini when it s plentiful), beef (cheap cuts of hamburger, mince, chuck or the like), dripping (optional), chicken stock cubes (optional), water (12-16 cups), pearl barley, dried

powdered milk, cocoa powder, sugar (vanilla or normal), salt, ground cinnamon, ground cardamom, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, instant coffee powder

ground beef (750 g minced meat) or 1 1/2 lbs lamb (750 g minced meat), oil (for frying ), white bread , normal thickness, milk (125 ml), onions or 2 smaller, curry powder, very mild (cape malay is the best), breyani spices , generous, crushed* (see note below), turmeric, tomato, ripe, peeled and chopped, sugar, apple, peeled and coarsely grated, grated lemon rind, seedless raisin (this is for you to decide), salt, apricot jam, egg, milk (200 ml), almonds, whole, blanched (or use split almonds), egg , plus, milk , and, turmeric

cornstarch, soy sauce, vegan chicken broth or 1 1/3 cups vegetable broth or 1 1/3 cups water, garlic granules, tahini, canola oil or 2 tsp olive oil, green onion, garlic cloves, minced, sliced mushrooms or 3 cups portabella mushrooms, seitan (strips thinly sliced ), ground black pepper , to taste, egg-free pasta (1 normal sized package), vegan sour cream

instant coffee, filtered cold water, milk (skim, 1 percent, or 2 percent), normal sugar, coffee-flavored syrup (chocolate works good too), crushed ice

smoked ham hock, olive or vegetable oil, chopped onion, garlic, minced, pork, in chunks (i ve used pork chops off the bone), chopped roasted red bell pepper (actually, a combo of red/yellow/orange is good and colorful, too), chopped mild green chiles, tomato sauce, baked beans, tomato broth with chicken or chicken broth, pomegranate molasses (pomegranate syrup), molasses, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, unsweetened cocoa powder, maple syrup , to taste (optional, added before serving and not during cooking)

olive oil, ground cayenne pepper, ground cumin, chili powder, garlic, minced, chopped onion, celery stalk, large, diced, green lentils, rinsed and picked through, black beans, raw ( 5 cups cooked ), tomatoes, diced, vegetable broth, water

cream of chicken soup (also can use cream of mushroom.), boneless chicken breasts, swiss cheese (enough to cover chicken with. i use slices), chicken stuffing mix (normal size), butter (melted )

cherry pie filling, sweetened condensed milk (usually available in two sizes..make sure to pick small can), cool whip (normal size), walnuts, chopped (optional), pineapple (optional)