St.Patrick's Day cupcakes make Irish eyes smile...

March is almost over. That doesn't mean lucky shamrocks aren't as lucky. But a buttercream shamrock on a delicious cupcake means you've found the treasure at the end of the rainbow!

These St. Patrick's Day cupcakes are adorable and make us want to eat them (and some corned beef and cabbage!) 

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St. Patrick's Day cupcakes

You don't have to be Irish to enjoy mini cupcakes decorated for St. Patrick's Day!

We went to a party this morning and made these mini funfetti beauties. Mini cupcakes are perfect for a party because they are so "pop-able". 

Whether you take a few bites or pop the whole thing in your mouth - the luck of the [buttercream] Irish shamrocks will surely bring you luck! 

Behind the Apron Tip: All you need to make a shamrock out of buttercream is a rose tip and some green frosting! Pipe three hearts (with the wide side of the tip down) - rotating after each heart. When you've finished, pull the icing down to create a stem. 

Questions? Email us askLP(at)lolapearlbakeshoppe.com 

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Easy DIY St. Patrick's Day Cupcakes

In a crunch for time and looking to make some festive cupcakes for your St. Patrick's Day feast? Pick up some shamrock sprinkles!

After you frost your cupcakes, place sprinkles in a bowl and cup them in your hand. Roll the sides of the frosted cupcake into the sprinkles and rim!

Can't find shamrocks? Use green jimmies or sugar! 

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Get ready for the leprechauns!

St. Patrick's Day is this weekend, so why not dress up your desserts with festive green and white jimmies?!

What kind of desserts are you going to make?

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Shamrocks, "car bomb" cupcakes, homemade soda bread, oh my!

 Ohh, the luck of the Irish! We held our annual corned-beef and cabbage/Saint Patrick celebration dinner this weekend. It's always great to have a big group of your friends and loved ones over for an evening of food, drink and lots of laughs! To honor the tradition, we made homemade soda bread and "car bomb cupcakes" (chocolate Guinness cupcakes with Bailey's Irish Cream frosting, yumm!). 

 

Planning a brunch?
Try this super delicious and EASY soda bread recipe! 

(Thanks to: The Hungry Quilter!)

Irish Soda Bread
4 cups sifted flour 1 tablespoon baking soda 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar	1-1/2 cups dark raisins (optional) 2 tablespoons caraway seeds (optional) 1-1/2 to 2 cups buttermilk 1 to 2 tablespoons melted butter

Combine the flour, baking soda, sugar, salt and cream of tartar in a large mixing bowl and mix well. Add the raisins and caraway seeds and mix well. Add enough buttermilk to make a dough, mixing with a fork until the ingredients are moistened.

Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 1 to 2 minutes or until well mixed. Shape the dough into a large ball and place on a well-greased baking sheet. Flatten the dough into a 7-inch circle and cut an X that is 1/4-inch deep in the center of the circle.

Bake at 375 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when rapped with knuckles. Remove the loaf to a wire rack and brush with the melted butter. Let stand until completely cooled before slicing.

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