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    Friday, June 7, 2013

    If I ever see another cupcake again . . .

    it will be too soon!!!!

    Our adoption agency was having a Birthmother's Picnic. It's a really sweet idea, adoptive parents and children celebrate their birthmothers. It's not just for families with open adoptions, you can go just to honor your birthmother where ever she may be. Even families with children adopted from far away countries come to pay tribute.

    How could we say resist making cupcakes for such an amazing cause?
    We ended up making just over 250 cupcakes for the day. Half chocolate and half vanilla, all with a vanilla buttercream icing!

    It was a really nice day . . . they cupcakes were a hit and we both collapsed on the couch after, exhausted and thoroughly sickened by smell of cupcakes.

    Here's a couple pictures I snapped while in the midst of our cupcake storm.
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    After: 
     Each cupcake had it's own fondant topper. The cupcakes with yellow icing had small white flowers and the cupcakes with white icing had small yellow flowers on top! 
     Thank goodness I married a man, who can saddled up with some oven mits and help me bake! I'm not sure I could have pulled this one off by myself.

    Have a great weekend!!!!
    Posted by Maillardville Manor at 4:00 AM
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    Labels: Cupcakes, Recipe: Dessert

    21 comments:

    1. EsteticaaJune 7, 2013 at 4:14 AM

      I love cupcakes and these looks so yummy. Now I need one..

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    2. ElieJune 7, 2013 at 5:02 AM

      Woa..yum...how many cupcake pans do you have?!

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      1. Maillardville ManorJune 7, 2013 at 2:03 PM

        Haha that's a good question no one has asked before. We have 4 trays so we can bake 4 dozen at a time.
        ~A

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    3. MichelleJune 7, 2013 at 5:20 AM

      Wow! How did you transport so many cupcakes?

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      1. Maillardville ManorJune 7, 2013 at 2:01 PM

        You can buy large cardboard trays with lids fron some baking stores. We found ours at scoup and save here in BC. Each tray hold 4 dozen cupcakes. And they cost around $5 a tray.
        Totally worth it.

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    4. AnonymousJune 7, 2013 at 5:41 AM

      What a lovely gesture! And the cupcakes look so yummy! Good luck with your adoption. My son is adopted and he is just the most amazing person ever. :-)

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    5. AnonymousJune 7, 2013 at 6:14 AM

      Wowwwww!!! This was nice. Did you save me one...yeah I didn't think so. You've got a good heart. Now relax, rest and enjoy the weekend.

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    6. Simply LKJJune 7, 2013 at 7:18 AM

      You never cease to amaze me! You will definitely be the ULTIMATE room parent!!!

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    7. AnonymousJune 7, 2013 at 7:29 AM

      YUM... those look so good, that was an amazing display of cupcakes. I hope you guys get your baby soon.

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    8. hopflowerJune 7, 2013 at 7:45 AM

      I can well imagine that seeing another cupcake would be too soon! But these are absolutely beautiful, and you should be proud. Enjoy the weekend.

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    9. StephanieJune 7, 2013 at 9:22 AM

      I would LOVE it if you would share your Butter Cream Frosting recipe with us. I can't find one that I am happy with. I figured since your cup cakes are in such high demand that your frosting must be great. They are also so beautiful!

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      1. Maillardville ManorJune 7, 2013 at 2:04 PM

        I wull definitely share it. I have to make a caje for my sisters wedding not next week but the week after I will definitely snap some pictures and share my recipe. I have two recipes actually. ;)
        ~A

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    10. Tracey Ayton PhotographyJune 7, 2013 at 11:52 AM

      Holy!!! So impressed! You guys make such a fabulous team!!! Yes and share with us your recipe. Have a great weekend Ashli!

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    11. Suzanne J DeanJune 7, 2013 at 12:12 PM

      You are a trooper...that is a lot of cupcakes LOL but they look beautiful and I'm sure they were enjoyed! You married a great guy...I'm celebrating 19 years with my hubby and he's the same, nice guys rule :)

      hugz,
      Suzanne

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    12. AnonymousJune 7, 2013 at 12:13 PM

      WOW.... Great Job!!!!!! I'm sure they were loved and eaten by all!
      Yes please share with us the recipe for the cupcakes and the icing!!! And...... maybe hints on how you get that icing to look like a professional!!! I always try and mine never looks like that.

      Thanks!!!!!!!

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    13. AnonymousJune 7, 2013 at 12:48 PM

      What a generous spirit both you and your husband have.

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    14. Heather @ Snookies CakesJune 7, 2013 at 1:41 PM

      But they turned out so beautiful. I really love the black and white polka dot with the white and yellow daisies. So cute!

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    15. AniaJune 7, 2013 at 2:38 PM

      I admire your effort, really

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    16. Ashley @ Spoonful of FlavorJune 7, 2013 at 5:55 PM

      Wow, that is a lot of cupcakes, but they look great!

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    17. RachelSD @ Personality CraftsJune 7, 2013 at 6:18 PM

      Aw, Ashli, that's amazing. What a nice thing you and Lee did, I'm sure it was very appreciated. Those cupcakes look amazing... when are you guys opening a bakery?? :)

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    18. QuellyJune 8, 2013 at 12:57 PM

      So pretty!!! What size tip do you use for icing?

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