2010's Favourite Cupcakes

As I run through my ignored Google Reader messages (all two-hundred and fifty three of them), I have noticed a great number of yearly retrospectives that have sprouted up on my favourite blogs. Boy, there have sure been a lot of yummy things this year. And, boy, have I bookmarked a lot of yummy things. Our own blog has been home to it's own sweet recipes. I actually took a look back at them, much like one would look through an old yearbook:

Oooh, remember those cookies? I wonder if they've found jobs yet? 

What about that cake - prom queen one year, ugly the next. 

Mmmm, I wonder if that muffin is still single?

Okay, I have to admit, I don't really anthropomorphize my baked goods like that (in fact, if I do, make sure you start sending emails to my doctor). But it is good to take time to look back at those old, sugar- and butter-filled chums and remember the good, the bad, and the ugly. On this last day of 2010, I'll spare you the bad and ugly part. Who wants to think about failed baked goods when there are so many wonderful ones in our past?

So, without further ado, here are the top five C&C cupcake recipes of 2010:

The Blue Pom-PomBlueberry and pomegranate? Yes please. Blueberry and pomegranate, topped with an amazingly decedent ricotta frosting? Oh hells yes. 



Tiger TigerIf you've never experienced this flavour combo before, you probably turned up your nose at our black licorice cupcakes with marshmallowy creamsicle frosting. But, seriously, give these guys a chance. They've got quite the bite to them.

The Snowy MochaSome people don't like coffee. Some people don't like white chocolate. We won them all over with these soft and silky morsels.

Kaylee's Cupcakes

Super shiny! Matcha cupcakes with a strawberry buttercream frosting and strawberry preserves filling - perfect for the browncoat in all of us. 

Homemade FunfettiFinally - you don't have to go running to the boxed cake mix to get your fix. These little beauties are, dare I say it, better than your childhood birthday cake. And everything is made from scratch. What could be better? (The answer: Nothing).

Welp, there you have it, kiddies. That's a lot of cupcakes. A lot of very very good cupcakes. We really can't wait to make more for you next year!
Speaking of next year, I've got a few resolutions for you: 

1. Sneak as many veggies as I can into my baked goods. (Inspired by the Vegetable Desserts book I mentioned before.)
2. Vegan-up (Thanks to the Vegan Scoop and Vegan Cupcakes Takes Over The World)
3. Explore the World (Maybe not with a plane ticket, but definitely with a World of Cake)

Is there something you're looking forward to tasting in the new year? Is there an old favourite you want us to revisit? Drop us an email, leave us a comment, and we'll be happy to place your request at the top of our list.

Mr. C and I hope your last night of 2010 is full of treats, drinks, and a sweet make out session underneath fireworks.