Saturday, September 20, 2008

IC:Earth - Challenge 002 - Basil

So this is my second entry in IC:Earth. This month the ingredient chosen was basil. It was really difficult to choose ingredients to match basil since apart from pasta sauce I use it for nothing else. Should I do a pasta cupcake ??? No. However I managed to combine some ingredients and for this month I present you a Basil, tomato and chocolate cupcake soaked with Creme de Cacao, basil syrup and a basil, chocolate ganache frosting.
ToVOTE please go to http://mkecupcakequeen.blogspot.com/ between September 28 to October 1st. Voting starts and ends at noon. So don't forget please!

Again this month there are wonderful prizes to be won. These are :
Featured prize from the talented Etsy Artist Metal Sugar
Cool Head Chefs utensils by Fiesta Products
A nice cupcake book Hello! Cupcake by Karen Tack and Allen Richardson
A crafted nice apron from Jessie Steele Aprons
A very important tool for any cupcaker, a Cupcake Courier&
a publication of Taste of Home magazine.
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19 comments:

  1. LizNoVeggieGirlSeptember 24, 2008 at 1:35 PM

    You did WONDERFULLY on your second Iron Cupcake entry - it's so innovative!!

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  2. MariaSeptember 24, 2008 at 4:18 PM

    You are so creative. I can't get over it! Love these cupcakes!

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  3. AdamSeptember 24, 2008 at 9:56 PM

    Whoa, whoa, whoa you are super creative Snooks :) I've heard of tomato soup cake, but you really went out on a delicious flavor quest right there. Awesome job :)

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2008 at 10:24 PM

    That looks absolutely adorable!

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  5. Kellie HSeptember 25, 2008 at 1:58 AM

    I think I just gained 10 pounds reading your blog!!! Yum-e! This cupcake is very interesting. Never thought of basil & chocolate together.

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  6. DeeSeptember 25, 2008 at 3:04 AM

    Wow, Natalie this is brilliant! It's such a grown-up taste. I'll vote for you in a bit, but first, I have a little award for you at my blog because visiting you really makes my day :)

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  7. EmilySeptember 25, 2008 at 11:09 AM

    Remind me to vote! I will. You deserve to win! They look scrumptious. I like the idea of tomato and basil in a cupcake.

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  8. StephSeptember 25, 2008 at 1:41 PM

    Thanks for visiting my blog. Your cake decorating is amazing!!! Hmm.. pasta cupcake.. sounds interesting...

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  9. CECILSeptember 26, 2008 at 5:02 AM

    I am a little speechless here!! Your cakes just look beyond great! So adorable and sounds so delicious!

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  10. SophieSeptember 26, 2008 at 5:42 AM

    I nominated your blog for a blog award on my blog (Flour Arrangements) :).

    So gorgeous, makes me feel Christmasy :)! Lovely cupcakes!

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  11. maraeSeptember 26, 2008 at 6:36 AM

    wow that is so imaginative, girlie...i love it!! congrats on a great entry.

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  12. NicSeptember 26, 2008 at 2:32 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous!
    All of your cakes are beautiful - I'm going to spend ages checking them all out!

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  13. How To Eat A CupcakeSeptember 26, 2008 at 9:56 PM

    GAH! I missed the IC challenge again!

    Your cupcakes look great. :)

    I'm gonna try so hard to do next month's challenge!

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  14. Anamika:The SugarcrafterSeptember 27, 2008 at 6:18 PM

    hi snooky doodle
    well, that was quite innovative way to use basil along with tomato and chocolate cupcakes and that to soaked with creme de cacao wow......i also loved your train cake..quite neat and good visual impact !

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  15. Live.Love.EatSeptember 29, 2008 at 4:29 PM

    Hi there. Thanks for stopping by my blog!!! You are SO creative & talented!!!!!!!!!

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  16. Snooky doodleSeptember 29, 2008 at 4:30 PM

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  17. nightfairySeptember 29, 2008 at 11:04 PM

    Che carini che sono!e molto originali!

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  18. VeraOctober 1, 2008 at 4:19 AM

    How interesting! Very unusual recipe!
    And it looks fantastic1

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  19. islandgirl4ever2October 12, 2008 at 10:15 PM

    Hey there!!

    Can you tell me what frosting tip (number) you used to pipe the frosting on these yummy cupcakes?!!

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