SPRING CAKE POPS

Cake Pops

Just in time for Spring, I made some more Cake Pops this morning to share with Friends.  These ones have just a simple White Cake middle.  Want one? :')

For this and more Baking inspirations, visit the Queen of the Cake Pop, Bakerella.

HAPPY 40TH BIRTHDAY, STARBUCKS!

Happy 40th Birthday Starbucks!  In celebration of our favourite Coffee Chain's special day, they are giving away some treats to their loyal customers who buy a beverage between March 10-12, 2011.  Although stock and dates my vary, you can get a Starbucks Petite Pastry: Cake Pop, Mini Cupcake, Sweet Square or Whoopie Pie with the purchase of a beverage between 2:00 to 5:00 PM.  Cups donning their new Logo will debut today also.

I am anxious to try their Cake Pops, although I'm pretty confident they aren't better than mine.  I'm just saying!  Anyone who disagrees is cut-off!  LOL

To many more years of delicious and convenient Americanos and Lattes.  Love you, *$!

Watch Starbucks' new 40th Birthday Television Spot in full below:

YOUR 2011 YEAR OF THE RABBIT CHINESE HOROSCOPE

Lantern Cake Pops

With Chinese New Year around the corner, I made use of my Sick Day fully and  more Cake Pops. This time around I decided to model my Cake Pops after White Lanterns with the Chinese character representing "Fortune" inscribed on them. I hope to spread prosperity and positive energy to my Family when I give them these during Celebrations. 

These Lantern Cake Pops have a Gingerbread center, which I feel fits the occasion as Chinese people love their Ginger!  Knowing how erratic my schedule is, I've decided to bake and decorate these ahead of time and  freeze them until the Lunar New Year (February 3, 2011).  They should be just fine with a bit of defrosting at room temperature; all that Candy Coating on them surely will preserve them well!  For the scoop on how to make Cake Pops, visit Bakerella's inspiring Blog here.