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Chocolate Spice Cupcakes

December 5, 2010 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 15 Comments

Sarah loves to spend her pocket money buying cook books and recently ordered Martha Stewart Cupcakes from the Book Depository. It is a beautiful book with lots of lovely recipes as well as ideas for packaging cupcakes as gifts (not that any would last that long around here!)   Sarah made up a batch of delicious Chocolate Spice Cupcakes this afternoon. She certainly spoils us – they were the perfect treat after Christmas shopping.

Sorry I have been a bit remiss in answering comments and emails lately. December is such a busy time of year – can’t wait for the summer holidays!

Filed Under: Christmas, Cupcakes & Muffins Tagged With: Chocolate, spice

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  1. Christy says

    December 5, 2010 at 8:35 am

    looks absolutely divine!

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  2. Bela says

    December 5, 2010 at 10:20 am

    Thanks Sarah, my week starts sweet and delicious!!! Love!! Bela

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  3. Anne Heidi says

    December 5, 2010 at 12:26 pm

    Yummy!! My daughter Kristine spends her money on cookbooks as well, and today she’s been trying to find just the right cupcake recipe for my mother’s 60th birthday party next weekend 🙂

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  4. KaHolly says

    December 5, 2010 at 2:56 pm

    Well, now, don’t they look scrumptious? Yay, Martha Stewart. I made Martha’s Honeycomb Brittle this morning with my granddaughter. Tastes just like I remember when I was a young one! Thanks for the link, karen.

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  5. suzitee says

    December 5, 2010 at 5:30 pm

    Yummy! Yes, you are spoiled Lisa…but you deserve it!

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  6. Dogwood says

    December 5, 2010 at 6:29 pm

    yummy yummy yummy chocolate spice. I will have to try that one!

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  7. Thimbleanna says

    December 6, 2010 at 7:48 am

    Haha — so funny to hear you speak of summer holidays and Christmas in the same context! Those cuppycakes look wonderful!

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  8. Shannon says

    December 6, 2010 at 8:10 am

    That book is on my Christmas list! Chocolate + spice = my favorite combination. Enjoy all of you festive preparations!

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  9. Miss Cooksey says

    December 6, 2010 at 12:55 pm

    This looks yummy! Will definitely have to give this a go 🙂

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  10. Pamela says

    December 6, 2010 at 6:10 pm

    If you get to eat cupcakes like these then yes, you are spoiled. They sound delish. Good way to spend pocket money!

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  11. Mary says

    December 7, 2010 at 4:26 pm

    Sarah is such a clever and generous girl. I can’t wait till my little girl starts baking cakings for me. The chocolate cupcakes looks delicious!

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  12. Sew Useful Designs says

    December 7, 2010 at 10:42 pm

    Hi Lisa!

    Sarah is a little treasure! I think her enthusiasm for baking is absolutely gorgeous! Will she be entering Junior Masterchef next year?

    This time of the year is extra crazy! Enjoy!! 🙂

    Hugs! Vikki 🙂 x

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  13. Angel.Pearls says

    December 8, 2010 at 1:56 am

    Sweet bakery and a lovely gingerbread house you made! Have a nice week/ Eva

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  14. Sammy says

    December 8, 2010 at 11:44 pm

    That looks delicious.
    This is the first time I visit your blog, and I had to follow you. I will be honest when I say , every thing looks lovely.
    I invite you to visit my blog, and you may follow me on my journey of inspirations.
    Have a wonderful baking.

    Love,

    -Samya 🙂

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  15. JG says

    December 9, 2010 at 9:26 am

    Lisa, what a special treat your fam has when Sarah bakes yummy cupcakes! The icing dripping over the edge looks so good.

    Reply

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