I’ve noticed that many bloggers post some of their favourite recipes, so here’s my “recipe for success” with Cupcakes (and many other cakes for that matter)…

Step 1. Find a partner who simply LOVES to bake.  Note: This may involve travelling the world until you find the right person.  I found mine in the Dolomites, while on holiday in Italy, but you can find them in lots of other places too.

Step 2. Allow them the complete freedom of the kitchen – never interfere or get in the way when they get the urge to bake. (And never get cross when the kitchen looks like there’s been a massive explosion, otherwise the recipe might not work the next time!)

Step 3. Sit back, relax (maybe even post something on your blog) and breathe in the fabulous smell of fresh baking.

Step 4. Tuck in and enjoy those beautiful cakes !

It works for me every time. 🙂

With many, many thanks to Jude… (who baked these, and indeed many other cakes, for a charity event today).

19 responses

  1. Tammy Twinkle Avatar

    Love your “recipe for success”. You are a very lucky man!

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    1. Mike Hawtree Avatar

      I am indeed – just like your husband it seems. He obviously used a similar recipe ! 🙂

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  2. 1 Nothing Please Avatar

    Awww, you truly have a lovely partner! 🙂

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    1. Mike Hawtree Avatar

      I certainly do. The only trouble is, I have to keep exercising. 😉

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      1. 1 Nothing Please Avatar

        And exercising is quite a trouble indeed 😀

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        1. Mike Hawtree Avatar

          I can see why you have humour blog ! 🙂 A belated happy Blog-iversary for yesterday. I’m looking forward to being 1 next month !

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        2. 1 Nothing Please Avatar

          Ah happy blog-iversary in advance! 🙂

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        3. Mike Hawtree Avatar

          Thanks. Maybe I’ll ask Jude to bake me a special blog-iversary cake. 🙂

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  3. Beautywhizz Avatar

    That recipe is fantastic 😉

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    1. Mike Hawtree Avatar

      Yes, never fails. I’m lucky to have such a recipe ! 🙂

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  4. Karen Thorburn Avatar

    Excellent post! Those cupcakes look delicious! 🙂

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    1. Mike Hawtree Avatar

      Thank you Karen. And, yes, they taste as good as they look. 🙂

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  5. Anna Avatar

    Lovely post! Please tell Jude her bakes look wonderful!! 🙂 Also, I wanted to thank you so much for the “orange” pictures you sent to me!! They are absolutely gorgeous!! I would have responded sooner, but we’re having problems with our e-mail — we can receive e-mail, but not respond. 😦 Hoping to get that problem resolved tomorrow! Hope you and your lovely wife have a beautiful week!
    ~ Anna

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    1. Mike Hawtree Avatar

      Thank you Anna. I’ll pass on your message to Jude and I’m glad you liked the photos. I hope your email gets fixed soon. It’s very annoying and quite difficult to be without that communication medium these days. Have a great week too!

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      1. Anna Avatar

        Thanks so much, Mike! 🙂

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  6. Jackie Avatar

    Those look delicious! I love cupcakes. 🙂

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    1. Mike Hawtree Avatar

      Hi Jackie. It’s a pity I can’t send you one (or two) as there’s a few left over. They’ll be gone by tomorrow though ! 🙂

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  7. Aleks Avatar

    Hmm I can’t look at those cupcakes, they look so delicious. Nice blog btw 🙂

    Aleks
    http://aleksdajcz.wordpress.com

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    1. Mike Hawtree Avatar

      Many thanks for your kind comment. I can confirm that they were indeed delicious! 🙂

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