Monday, May 16, 2011

Birthday Rum N’ Raspberry Custard Cupcakes (Guest Post on Joylicious)

Rum N' Raspberry Custard Cupcakes for Joy!
When Joy of Joylicious emailed me some time ago to introduce herself and ask me to prepare a guest post for her birthday, I was beyond honored to accept her invitation. First, because she's an incredibly talented food photographer who's made her passion into a living! Second, because I had just fallen in love with her blog, which is brimming with recipes as fresh and healthy for you as they are delicious and pleasing to the eye. Now months later I'm proud to know Joy as a dear friend. Please join me in celebrating our birthday girl and gorgeous new bride with some Rum N' Raspberry Custard Cupcakes over on Joylicious! You can also get just the printable recipe here. My tutorial for the pom-pom cupcake toppers pictured is now available here.

Rum N' Raspberry Custard Cupcakes
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59 comments:

  1. RFRMay 16, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Wow!!!! Her website is so nice! LOVE the photo on this one!

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  2. sliceofmylyfeMay 16, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Stunning these cup cakes. So lovely of you to make these for your blogger friend..

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  3. Rosa's Yummy YumsMay 16, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Those are beautiful! I will check out youir post on Joy's blog.

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  4. Nelly RodriguezMay 16, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    these look so bright and gorgeous! Happy Birthday Joy!

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  5. Ann@Anncoo JournalMay 16, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Those are so pretty to look at :)

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  6. JoanneMay 16, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Oh how exciting! I'm off to go check it out! Those look darling! (Yes I just described cupcakes that have the word rum in the title as darling. I may or may not be a lush.)

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  7. LoraMay 16, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    Beautiful! Love the flavors. On my way to check it out now...

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  8. warmvanillasugarMay 16, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    Amazing cupcakes! Great recipe.

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  9. Three-CookiesMay 16, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Great pictures, as always

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  10. pigpigscornerMay 16, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    So pretty! Love visiting her blog too!

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  11. XiaoluMay 16, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    Thanks my friends =D

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  12. HeleneMay 16, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    She has such a beautiful blog and yours is really nice also. I'll have to try your cupcakes.

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  13. SatrupaMay 16, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    I too am a big fan of Joy !! It's indeed a privilege to write for her blog. The clicks are cute and so are the cup cakes :)

    Cheers,
    Satrupa

    http://satrupa-foodforthought.blogspot.com

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  14. Aldy @ Al Dente GourmetMay 16, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Oh, Wow Beautiful! Loving these cute cupcakes :)

    Gorgeous shots, as always.

    Aldy.

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  15. WizzyTheStickMay 16, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    You never disappoint. These little morsels are to cute by far.

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  16. Smoky Wok (formerly Tastes of Home)May 17, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    Looks so beautiful! What a precious birthday gift!

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  17. Kulsum@JourneyKitchenMay 17, 2011 at 3:44 AM

    Oh MY GoD!!! This looks absolutely beautiful man. I'm so glad your business is kicking Xiaolu , why not? I wish you could send me some for FREE ha haha

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  18. Jennifer (Delicieux)May 17, 2011 at 4:37 AM

    I've been a fan of Joy's website for a while. You are so sweet to make these cupcakes to celebrate her birthday. They are SO adorable and I LOVE the little pom poms on top.

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  19. The Harried CookMay 17, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    You are an artist, Xiaolu! :) These are just gorgeous!:) I wish I lived in the same town as you! I would buy your cupcakes every week :) Beautiful!

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  20. The Cooking PhotographerMay 17, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    Xiaolu I love the yellow. I'm smiling just looking at these!! You are still blowing my away, but who the heck eats all this? I would be in so much yummy trouble.

    Laura

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  21. Cheap Ethnic EatzMay 17, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Just beautiful cupcakes Xiaolu. I have to check out Joy's blog now for sure.

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  22. Cooking RookieMay 17, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Happy Birthday to Joy! I am sure these cupcakes will make any birthday party joyful :-)

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  23. MariaMay 17, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Well done Xiaolu, these cupcakes look so pretty! Perfect way to celebrate a birthday! :-)

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  24. freeeatsfood.comMay 17, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    I can't wait to check out Joy's website. These cupcakes are amazing and they look so lively and cheerful. Love the rum and raspberry flavor profile too!

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  25. GourmantineMay 17, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    You're cupcakes look beautiful! Would be a pity to eat them :)

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  26. IlkeMay 17, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    You are one good friend. Next yearwhen my birthdaycomes arpund, i know who to call! :) This is very sweet presentation.

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  27. Tanvi@SinfullySpicyMay 17, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    So So beautiful! These cupcakes looks light and perfect for a birthday treat.I think I ll contact you for my bday next month too :) Off of Joy's site now!

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  28. AnhMay 17, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    i am a big fan of Joy's blog. And yours, too! These cupcakes are wonderful!

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  29. JeannieMay 17, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    Those cupcakes are so full of joy!:D Gorgeous and so apt for birthdays.

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  30. XiaoluMay 18, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    Thanks, all! Glad you're as excited discovering Joy's lovely blog as I was =D

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  31. Angie's RecipesMay 18, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    How cute and pleasant!

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  32. Lorraine @ Not Quite NigellaMay 18, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Aww these are just stunning Xiaolu! I must check out her blog! :D

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  33. HannahMay 18, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    So gorgeous! I never have the patience for frosting/icing things myself, but I wish I did :P

    P.S. I totally read this as 'bum n raspberry' the first time. :S

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  34. DewiMay 18, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    What a wonderful and joyful cupcakes!

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  35. Indie.TeaMay 18, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Those are gorgeous! I love the way you frosted them, so pretty. And the flavor sound delectable...

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  36. mycookinghutMay 18, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Lovely little cupcakes! They are gorgeous!

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  37. RachelMay 18, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    Oh my goodness, I want to make this as a cake? What bake time/temp would you recommend?

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  38. XiaoluMay 18, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Hi Rachel! I've never tried it, but doubling the batter recipe above should give you 2 round cakes (either 8" or 9"). Try baking for 10 - 15 minutes longer than for the cupcakes, and test for doneness -- a toothpick inserted near the center of the cakes should come out mostly clean. Please let me know how it goes if you try it =D

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  39. JulianaMay 18, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    SO cute the cupcakes...great picture! Have a great week Xiaolu :-)

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  40. briarroseMay 18, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    Beautiful....I must zip over to check these out.

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  41. shazMay 18, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Yum, you had me at rum. Will pop over to Joy's blog now.

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  42. Simply LifeMay 18, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    oh those are way too fun - I love the color!

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  43. Jocelyn JiangMay 18, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Cute!! Xiaolu are you a professional food stylist or what? your styling and photography skills are pro level.

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  44. kankanaMay 18, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Joy's space shows so much of joy ! I just love her blog and her photographs .. just too beautiful. Jumping over there now :)
    PS: So those crepe paper stitching was for this ? :)

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  45. EvaMay 18, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    These are so adorable, love the way you did the icing all nice and ruffle-y :) The flavor combinations sound amazing, too!

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  46. Shannon RileyMay 18, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    These are beautiful, they look delicious too! :D

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  47. Spoon and ChopsticksMay 19, 2011 at 2:02 AM

    Beautiful cupcakes... stunning photos.

    http://spoon-and-chopsticks.blogspot.com/

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  48. tigerfishMay 19, 2011 at 4:40 AM

    Happy Birthday to Joy! Your cupcakes always look so pretty. :D

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  49. Maris (In Good Taste)May 19, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    Gorgeous cupcakes!

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  50. SanjanaMay 19, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    So beautiful! When are these arriving at my house? :) x

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  51. Les rêves d'une boulangère (Brittany)May 19, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    These cupcakes are so bright and beautiful! Plus rum and raspberry custard sounds like a winning combination!

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  52. XiaoluMay 19, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Heheh Sanjana...really wish these were mailable! Thanks you guys!

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  53. naomiMay 19, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    Beatuiful! Beautiful! Beautiful cupcakes. I'm so glad you pointed me to Joylicious. Gorgeous site.

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  54. KimberlyMay 24, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    These cupcakes are so beautiful! Any chance you would share how you made the frosting ruffles? Thanks!

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  55. YasmeenMay 25, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    beyond gorgeous! love your icing job. and the toppers are magnificent.

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  56. XiaoluMay 26, 2011 at 1:21 AM

    Thanks, my friends!

    Kimberly -- I used a 104 piping tip and piped from the outside in, holding the piping bag straight over the cupcake, fat part of the tip towards the center and thin on the edge. I rotated the cupcake with one hand while I piped and moved the bag up and down as I squeezed with the other hand. I was actually going for a different effect but liked what I got as well. Hope that helps!

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  57. KimberlyMay 26, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    Thanks for taking time to explain your frosting technique!

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  58. Quay Po CooksMay 29, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    These cup cakes are so pretty. How sweet of you to make this for your friend.

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  59. eatme_deliciousJune 30, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    Gorgeous cupcakes as always!! The pompom cupcake toppers are too cute.

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I love hearing from you all! Please leave me a message if you have questions, advice, or just to let me know you stopped by. Your feedback is always very much appreciated. Thanks! <3 Xiaolu

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