Adapted from Williams Sonoma
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Adapted from Williams Sonoma
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Claudia says
With a bourbon glaze who needs buttercream flowers?
Baker Street says
Absolutely love the orange bourbon glaze!
the Junkie book says
lovely lil post again! you seem to be in rich spirit nowadays…God bless.
RavieNomNoms says
Bourbon orange glaze?! WOW that sounds amazing!
Suzi says
These look truly delicious and I love your Trick or Drink neighborhood. I need that tradition in mine.
Susan Lindquist says
Wow! I love a spice cake, but add the pumpkin and it goes right over the top … but wait! Bourbon orange glaze? Such and adult Halloween treat!
tartedujour says
I love these… I saw them on your facebook page! I'm all about the civilized Trick or Treating. Heck, I don't like to go to a movie theater anymore unless they serve me a glass of wine there too. Love your crafty side too with haunted house!!
david jacoby says
“Full frontal Martha” – classic! “Trick or Drink” – I want!!
In Katrina's Kitchen says
Okay Trick or Drink- hilarious! And those cupcakes look mouth-watering. Oh and I love your Martha-ized “doll house!” ♥- K
Eileen says
I love the “trick or drink” concept – lol.. Those cupcakes look delicious. I see you've adapted the recipe Williams Sonoma – I've never made one of their recipes that I didn't like. These are on my to do list! Love your spook house too!
Ann says
These are fabulous! Before I developed an allergy to cinnamon, I used to make a HUGE pot of mulled cider for the parents/adults out on Halloween. Now a large group of us go out for dinner since our neighborhood is older. It's funny how traditions mean so much!
The spice cupcakes look AMAZING! I bet your neighborhood is SO much fun on the 31st.
Elisabeth says
Toni-I love the yummy cupcakes, and both, the frosting, and the glaze…I have no trouble choosing, I will just take both. The Halloween doll house is adorable, and unique!
I use the little drops of color, from McCormick, just barely used a couple drops, and only use it around holiday time.
Haven't checked about the “safety” issue of it, since McCormick has be around for such a long time…hopefully I'm not causing any health harm using 2 or 3 drops of it!
Your photos are superb…as always:DDD
Hugs,
Eliotseats says
Love the “adult trick or drink” tradition in your neighborhood and the adult and kid take on these cupcakes.
rosemarried says
You had me at bourbon orange glaze. Oh my gosh, that sounds amazing. Truly, everything about these cupcakes sounds amazing. I appreciate that the cupcakes are in the spirit of Halloween, without all the tacky spooky stuff (I don't go full tilt on Halloween either). A lovely nod to the holiday. 🙂
Boulder Locavore says
I'm on the case Diann. You do realize what 'bourbon' is in the glaze, right? Not that sampling one would leave you teetering but just wanting to be sure we have 'an understanding' about the contents! 'Package will arrive tomorrow'. Check with the Big Man; he'll be informed. TD
DiannG says
ok…you're going to have to send a glazed one to school with your third grader for his fav. para to sample. She needs a “treat”.
Emily @ Life on Food says
Love the backdrop! Anything all Martha is fantastic.
Lizzy says
Oh, I don't know which topping I'd choose…most likely one of each!!! And you were definitely channeling Martha with your Halloween inspired dollhouse…aren't you talented!!! Thanks for the sweet words about my new look 🙂 xo
Cucina49 says
Yum–I love the idea of the bourbon glaze, but I'd definitely go with the cream cheese!
Chef Dennis says
ok you got my attention with the bourbon, but those sweet little pumpkin spice cupcakes look delicious ! Just wishing I had a few with my coffee this morning!
Boulder Locavore says
Hi Lea Ann! You can buy India Tree Dyes at Whole Foods. There also may be a 'where to buy' list on their website. You certainly can us regular food coloring and I'm sure you'd get a good result. Toni
Lea Ann says
I was going to ask how you got that frosting the perfect color of orange. Now just where the heck am I supposed to find India tree dyes? We're invited to a party next Monday and I must take “something”. Love the sound of these cupcakes.