BRUNCH WITH BINGO: CUPCAKES GALORE- A PREVIEW AND GIVEAWAY

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"BRUNCH WITH BINGO DAY"
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CUPCAKES GALORE

BY GAIL WAGMAN 

ABOUT THE COOKBOOK:

Everyone loves cupcakes and with 120 of the best to choose from in a mouth-watering selection of flavours, shapes, designs and frostings, there's a recipe to suit every taste and occasion.

The cupcake is back. This comprehensive collection of all-time classic cupcake recipes contains loads of old favourites to bring back sweet memories of childhood, and a number of new recipes that will have the whole family pleading for more. You'll find staples, such as the brownie cupcake and chocolate peanut butter cupcake, as well as new interpretations of traditional recipes like lemon meringue pie and tiramisu in cupcake form. Author Gail Wagman's creativity with decorating ideas, traditional American ingredients and French joie de vivre make these recipes both unusual and tasty. Including 120 recipes in six chapters, Cupcakes Galore is your one-stop guide to foolproof tasty treats. 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Gail Wagman was born and grew up in Washington, D.C. but has lived in France for most of her adult life. She currently lives in the south of France where she opened a restaurant called Le Micocoulier with her husband. The restaurant became famous for its fusion cooking and wide variety of homemade desserts, Gail's speciality. As a restaurateur and author, Gail continues to indulge her passion for baking and chocolate while working as a teacher and translator.

 A SAMPLE CUPCAKE RECIPE:

LEMON BLUEBERRY CUPCAKES

PREP TIME: 30 min
COOK TIME: 20 min
YIELD: 24 cupcakes

INGREDIENTS:

Cupcakes:
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 sticks butter
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Zest of 1 lemon
2 cups sour cream
1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries

Frosting:
2 sticks butter
8 ounces cream cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
10 to 12 cups powdered sugar

DIRECTIONS:
For the cupcakes:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Line cupcake tins with 24 paper liners.
Mix the flour, soda and salt together in a bowl. Set aside. Add the butter and sugar to a mixing bowl and cream until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs 1 at a time and mix thoroughly.
Add the vanilla and lemon zest and mix to combine.
Add the dry mixture in 3 parts alternating with the sour cream, ending with dry mixture.
Stir in the blueberries.
Fill the prepared tins two-thirds full and bake 16 to 20 minutes.
Cool.
For the frosting:
Cream the butter and cream cheese until smooth.
Add the vanilla, lemon zest and juice and blend until combined.
Add the powdered sugar gradually until combined.
Frost the cooled cupcakes with the cream cheese frosting.

   

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CUPCAKES GALORE, TO GIVE 

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