We are trilled to announce that we have arrived into our new location … Huntsville Ontario. It will take us a couple of weeks to unpack and get settled .. but we look forward to servicing the Muskoka area this summer with our sweet treats, cake pops, push cakes and so much more. Stay up to date with what is happening at the bakery, our season specials and creations ~ If you haven’t signed up for our enewletter … now is the time ~ CLICK HERE Follow us on FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/whimsicalbakery Follow us on TWITTER: www.twitter.com/christinkropp
St. Patrick’s Day is an enchanted time – a day to begin transforming winter’s dreams into summer’s magic. Adrienne Cook What better treat to enjoy St Patty’s day … then some Guinness Chocolate Whoppie Pies with a marshmallow filling tinted green for a festive day ! Enjoy with a Irish Coffee topped with whipping cream!
Superbowl 2012 ~ New York Giants vs New England Patriots ~ Typically a big deal in our home, we host a gathering of friends, family and neighbours … setting up a large buffet of chicken wings, beef sliders, chilli, and lots of snacks. But of course the main attraction is always the cake … what will it be … over the years there have been versions of a football helmet 32 each team logo, what better way to start the friendly wagers of who is going to win when you see your team logo on CAKE!
As the New Year starts with a new calendar We at Whimsical Bakery wish You a ~ Fantastic JANUARY Love able FEBRUARY Marvelous MARCH Fool less APRIL Enjoyable MAY Successful JUNE Wonderful JULY Independent AUGUST Romantic SEPTEMBER Tastiest OCTOBER Beautiful NOVEMBER Happiest DECEMBER May you have a successful year ahead HAPPY 2012!
What is a Whoopie Pie ? While considered a New England phenomenon and a Pennsylvania Amish tradition they are increasingly sold throughout the United States. According to food historians, Amish women would bake these desserts (known as hucklebucks at the time) and put them in farmers’ lunch pails or lunch boxes. When farmers would find the treats in their lunch, they would shout “Whoopie!” It is thought that the original Whoopie pies may have been made from cake batter leftovers. These Whoppie Pies are pumpkin with a cream cheese filling ~ WHOOPIE!
This month’s cookie carnival post is to be a cookie recipe with a cake mix ???? I have never heard such a thing … but knew I could find something online … and where better then Duncan Hines. Sure enough there are many recipes on their website that include cookie mix and brownie mix … YUM! I chose a recipe that included their French Vanilla cake mix dipped in sugar & cinnamon. The batter was very sticky and once cooked spread out quite a bit … but tasted wonderful … perfect with my afternoon cup of tea. Now in printing this recipe I noticed that I doubled...
Its the most wonderful time of the year … I just love the Staples commercial that features this song. After two months of summer vacation the kids are back to school. But now comes the task of daily lunch boxes and afternoon snacks … but WHAT??? to make. Martha Stewart has a great list of quick and easy to make back to school treats … our favourite ~ CRANBERRY-OAT CEREAL BARS Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 bag (10 ounces) marshmallows 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 cups toasted oat cereal 1 cup dried cranberries, or raisins Directions Spray...
Very excited to see this month’s Cookie Carnival recipe from Niagara’s own Anna Olson!! I love to watch her Food Network show SUGAR as she creates a recipe then “switches it up” for another look …. Today we bake banana & peanut butter ! Ingredients Cookie 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy) 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt Filling 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature 1...
