Sweetheart
August 13th, 2008
Sweetheart Cupcake - cupcake with swirls of seedless raspberry preserves, frosted with raspberry whipped cream and topped with hand-molded heart chocolate candy filled with raspberry truffle. Price available upon request.
I Heart Berries!
Berries are reported to be very beneficial to the health as they contain large amounts of anti-oxidants that help flush out toxins from the body. Since most berries are not grown in the Philippines, we just have to contend with their processed forms such as jams and preserves, yogurts or ice cream to get our berry fix. Still, nothing beats fresh, though. While strawberries are abundant in Baguio, they are also seasonal and thus, are not regular fixtures in the produce section of supermarkets. Some upscale supermarkets, however, such as Rustan’s and S&R, sell imported fresh blueberries, strawberries, blackberries and raspberries. Big bags of frozen berries are also available so those who are into smoothies might want to check out these stores.
While making this cupcake, I was undecided on what frosting to use. I initially topped it with ganache because raspberries and chocolate share a wonderful affinity. But I also wanted to put a raspberry truffle candy on top so I thought maybe ribbons of raspberry whipped cream might be better. After a taste test, my friend K._ raved about the whipped cream so that sealed the deal.
As for the piece de resistance, the heart-shaped chocolate candy filled with raspberry truffle is entirely hand made. The raspberry flavor is not too assertive but you can definitely taste it.
Entry Filed under: All About Cupcakes, Fruit, Truffle, Wedding Cupcakes
7 Comments Add your own
1. Archdruid | August 19th, 2008 at 3:04 pm
Wonderful writing on your part. The sweetheart cupcake looks like it will be a good wedding favor, or something only a romantic person can give to his girl.
I tasted the piece de resistance and it is one of the best I tasted as far as chocolate is concerned. The truffles indeed lets it come to par with the best European chocolates.
One of your best!
2. roselync | August 24th, 2008 at 9:45 am
Appreciate your comments, thanks so much! How right you are - these cupcakes can stand in for the standard wedding cake and can also be given as party favors. I can provide a cupcake tree so the cupcakes can be displayed just like a tiered cake.
3. GarykPatton | June 16th, 2009 at 12:14 pm
Hello, can you please post some more information on this topic? I would like to read more.
4. CrisBetewsky | July 6th, 2009 at 8:22 pm
It’s a masterpiece. I have never thought people can have such ideas and thoughts. You are great.
5. mikeS | November 6th, 2009 at 10:13 pm
A friend of mine just emailed me one of your articles from a while back. I read that one a few more. Really enjoy your blog. I have a wedding page too and you might want to have a link exchange.We both benefit from this and if you are a wedding vendor you are welcome to our free vendors directory.Thank you
Mike
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6. andreija | July 26th, 2010 at 12:25 am
hi how much for 50 pcs of this with complete packaging and thank you card? thanks!
7. Aiza | August 21st, 2010 at 10:49 am
Hi, my baby will be celebrate her first birthday.. could you provide me how much for 2 dozen?
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