Birthday Cupcake Ideas

Cupcake technology sure has changed a lot since I was a kid. I remember my mom bringing cupcakes to my class in first grade. Did you know that in a lot of places, parents aren’t even allowed to do that anymore? It was the equivalent to fifteen minutes of fame at the age of six. Everyone in class loved you just because you were having a birthday. if your mom decorated them really cool, then you got some added points in the coolness department.

Cupcake Stands

Have you seen these cupcake stands? they remind me of candelabras, only instead of flaming candles, they hold frosted cupcakes (just realized that flaming candles and frosted cupcakes have the same initials, so I’m wondering if any cupcake holder company calls their product a cupcake-abra) Anyhow, I like the Good Cook Cupcake Stacker the best, because of its shape, and also the 3-Tier Filigree Cupcake Stand, which is so beautiful, you could use it for other desserts or appetizers, too. heck, it would make a cute condiment/spice shelf. Hmmmmm maybe I’ll get one.

Cooking Cupcakes

Not only do cupcakes get served differently these days, but they’re cooked differently, too. You’ve seen those commercials or infomercials on TV for the pans that look like plastic, right? Actually they are some kind of funky space aged plastic. Anyhow, the Wilton Ultimate 3 In 1 Caddy allows you to bake, frost and transport the cupcakes all in the same thing. It’s a baking tray that’s made of that plastic stuff, then apparently they can cool in the pan (they don’t need a wire rack) and then you can frost them and then put a lid on it, it even has a handle. If you’re a bit freaked out by the plastic bakeware (some people are) then the Oneida 24-Count Cupcake Carrying Case might be a better idea for you. I’m not currently in the market for bakeware, but if I was I think I’d at least want to try that plastic, it seems like a fun novelty. I’m sure it won’t melt, but the thought alone seems exciting.

Giant Cupcakes

Finally, the Giant Cupcake Pan which makes (you guessed it) giant cupcakes. It’s a molded pan that makes a layer cake look like a big cupcake.