Thursday, February 3, 2011

Valentine Cupcakes...Before and After




This post started great
 but within minutes went straight downhill.
I made little red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting
and decorated them with teensy red and pink hearts
and heart shaped Junior Mints.

I took my first picture 
and decided to move the pan an inch or two
to get a better shot.




So much for that idea!


Despite my disaster I'm joining the group today for Foodie Friday at Designs by Gollum.  I hope you will come by for a visit.  You will find good friends and mighty good recipes.




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60 comments:

  1. Schnitzel and the TroutFebruary 3, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Oh Cathy, oh no!! But, we all know they will taste great and they did look so nice in the first photo. Wish I could enjoy one with you.

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  2. JGFebruary 3, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    I bet they tasted really good!!!! Cannot let a great cupcake go to waste. :)
    ~Judy

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  3. From the KitchenFebruary 3, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    I get the picture (gorgeous), now eat those fallen beauties!!

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  4. Nisrine|Dinners and DreamsFebruary 3, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    How cute!! I love the shape of your muffin tin!

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  5. ElsaFebruary 3, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    It still worked. Just don't move it. :) Very cute!

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  6. Rattlebridge FarmFebruary 3, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    I've had that happen! But these are still the most gorgeous cupcakes of all time.

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  7. CarolineFebruary 3, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    This is exactly what happened to my carrot cake cupcakes in their carrier! It's a shame, yours were beautiful; But I'm sure they still tasted phenomenal!

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  8. SavoringTime in the KitchenFebruary 3, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    I love how you shared your whoops moment. It actually made me smile. I'm sure they still tasted great!

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  9. LynnFebruary 3, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    Oh, don't ya just hate it when that happens! But of course you get to eat all of the damaged ones... or is that just me:@) Very pretty Cathy, I'm sure everyone loved them!

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  10. KrisFebruary 3, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    If I had a nickel for every time I have done something like that!!! They were darling just the same Cathy! I bet they tasted wonderful!!!

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  11. Beth at AuntiesFebruary 3, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    They look beautiful! Loved your dainty heart sprinkles. I bet the fall didn't deter anyone form enjoying them:)

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  12. PeggyRFebruary 3, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    Oh no! They look really good though!

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  13. La Table De NanaFebruary 3, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    you made me smile... thank you....

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  14. sandraFebruary 3, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    Yum and they are cute even on their sides! :))

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  15. KarenFebruary 3, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    I'd eat them anyway :) I love the cupcake pan... they're so tall!

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  16. Cooking CreationFebruary 3, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    So sad! They are beautiful either way! :)

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  17. BeckyFebruary 3, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    I know that had to be disappointing. Hope you enjoyed them!

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  18. JacquelineFebruary 3, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Ooh!! I have my 50th birthday cake like that - 3 lucious layers of lemon and raspberry and my husband toppled it! It still tasted great and we had to take photos and scrapbook the event.

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  19. UnknownFebruary 3, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    When that happens you have to eat all the messed up ones. That's the rule.
    By the way....heart shape Junior Mints??? Oh my. I have not heard or seen these fabulous things!

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  20. teresaFebruary 3, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    oh know! i'm so sorry, it's still beautiful in my book, and looks absolutely tasty!

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  21. KathleenFebruary 3, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    They look wonderful! I volunteer to eat the ones that crashed!
    That's an interesting cup cake pan. Tell me.

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  22. Red Couch RecipesFebruary 3, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Cathy, what a fun post this is and we can all relate to it. I laughed and even my teenage son came to check out why I was laughing! I am sure your weren't laughing. They do look really cute and good. Joni

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  23. LorraineFebruary 3, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    These look gorgeous. Oh, you must have wanted to cry. All that hard work. Well, at least, you got a good picture..lol

    I love the heart-shaped Junior Mints. I have not seen those before.

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  24. Patricia @ ButterYumFebruary 3, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    Gasp - oh no!!! Sigh... mishaps happen to the best of us. What can you do. :/

    :)
    ButterYum

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  25. susanFebruary 3, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    I feel your pain! I made adorable ice cream cone cupcakes. Charlie, the springer spaniel, thought they were delicious when I moved them :) Yours were beautiful and I am certain still good to eat!

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  26. CathyFebruary 3, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    OMG that's hysterical. That would totally happen to me!

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  27. Ciao Chow LindaFebruary 3, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    The case of the topsy-turvy cupcakes. Similar things have happened to me too, but the cupcakes were still lovely and probably tasted terrific anyway.

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  28. The Quintessential MagpieFebruary 3, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    LOL! You've been hanging around me too much, Cathy. Oh, how I can identify with this. I'm grinning from ear to ear.

    And they were (were being the operative word, here) cute!

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  29. kellypeaFebruary 3, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Oh my! More reason to lick up the remains. :)

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  30. ManzanitaFebruary 3, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    Beautiful and who cares if they're now upside down cuppies. Bet they taste yummy.

    I'm visiting on Red Nomad Oz's recommendation. It was a treat to see those luscious cupcakes.
    Love and peace
    Manzanita
    Wanna buy a duck

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  31. CherineFebruary 3, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    Oh no!! The cupcakes look wonderful!
    I bet they were still good to eat!!

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  32. Pattie @ Olla-PodridaFebruary 3, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    Your first photo looked great, but I know that obsession with angle and lighting and getting the best shot. The second just proves you're human. They look beautiful and delicious right side up, or upside down!

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  33. RiverFebruary 4, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    Hi, I'm River, visiting via Red Nomad OZ.
    Love the cupcakes! I'll be back.

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  34. Valerie Harrison (bellini)February 4, 2011 at 4:34 AM

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  35. Valerie Harrison (bellini)February 4, 2011 at 4:35 AM

    I can feel your pain Cathy, but red velvet cupcakes seem perfect for Valentine's Day!!

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  36. JoyceFebruary 4, 2011 at 5:33 AM

    Oh my! But I bet you had fun eating those fallen cupcakes:-)

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  37. The Food HoundFebruary 4, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    If you need someone to help you finish off the fallen soldiers, I'm your hound! They look awesome!

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  38. MarthaFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    At least they still taste good!!! Love what you did to the cupcakes.

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  39. ErinFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    Oh no!!! I'd be more than happy to lick you counter clean for you! They still look absolutely delicious!

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  40. JeannieFebruary 4, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    Gosh! what a pity! Such lovely cupcakes and ruined! I don't mind eating the fallen ones too, they look so good!

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  41. CarolFebruary 4, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    Bet they still tasted great smushed :) I can totally relate! They look amazing, and I'm sure taste even better! I didn't know they had heart shaped Jr Mints!

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  42. Deana SidneyFebruary 4, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    I've had that kind of thing happen before... at least you got a good picture before the earthquake! In the film business, they use things like mortite (mortician's putty) to stick things on... although with the silicon tray I don't know if even that would stick!!!). The cakes look wonderful as did your 'presentation' and the after-pictures made me smile with recognition!

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  43. PamFebruary 4, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Oh no! I hate it when that happens. They'd sure be great to eat anyway!

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  44. Allison @ Alli 'n SonFebruary 4, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    They were beautiful while they lasted! I bet this still tasted amazing.

    I'd love to have you share this recipe on my Sweet Tooth Friday linky. I hope to see you there.

    http://alli-n-son.com/2011/02/03/chocolate-toffee/

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  45. PondsideFebruary 4, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Accidents happen - and you were a sweetie to share this one to make us all smile!

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  46. The JRFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Okay, just so you know - that's something I would do....

    They still taste good!

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  47. Mrs. TunaFebruary 4, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    I flipped over here from Adventures in Australia,Red Nomand OZ. I think that might be longer than my blogs name. As a fellow blogging on cooking I know you have mad skills.

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  48. JanineFebruary 4, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    LOLOL!! I hope you put the camera away and dove right into those gorgeous cakes!!
    Have a fab weekend!

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  49. Lyndas recipe boxFebruary 4, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Whoops! What cute cupcakes Cathy. At least you got pictures before they stumbled. :)

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  50. VickieFebruary 4, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Sometimes you just have to console yourself with the good story that comes out of a mishap . . .
    These looks really delicious and so darned cute! I didn't even know there were heart shaped jr mints. I'm on the prowl for them now. :)

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  51. BonjourRomanceFebruary 4, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    This kind of thing happens to me all the time. They looks beautiful and I'm sure they still tasted delicious which is the most important.
    Have a great weekend, Cathy!
    Mimi

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  52. Wsprsweetly Of CottagesFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    LOL :) this has got to be one of the cutest, most honest posts ever! A big HUG for going ahead with your post!! *APPLAUSE! APPLAUSE!*

    You made me smile..BIG!
    Mona

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  53. chow and chatterFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    it worked out in the end they look great and love red velvet cakes

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  54. Sam Hoffer / My Carolina KitchenFebruary 5, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    Oh Cathy, that sounds just like something that could happen to me. I could cry or go on....c'est la vie.

    Love your new lead picture.
    Sam

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  55. LindaFebruary 5, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    Boo Hoo....they look so pretty anyway!

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  56. Fresh Local and BestFebruary 5, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    The gods must be telling you that it was too perfect to begin with. These are perfect for Valentine's Day!

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  57. UnknownFebruary 6, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    I bet they were still delicious! They certainly were pretty.

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  58. Marilyn MillerFebruary 7, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Cupcakes are so cute. So sad they crashed, but hope they still tasted as good as they looked. You just inspired me to make cupcakes this week for Valentine's.

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  59. Howe to CookFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    These are adorable! And look delicious! Yes, please!!

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  60. Downtown Seattle RestaurantsFebruary 17, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    Found this on Google and I’m happy I did. Well written and delicious article.

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