It's been a while since I've been baking again. ( seems like an un-ending saga, huh?)
I miss it. I miss the creativity and the getting lost in a recipe, similar to readers that get absorbed into a good book that takes them on an adventure and somewhere else from where they are. I miss that feeling since I have not been able to really "bake" in my current situation. The kitchen where I am now, is full of hot morning sun, and I am lucky if there is 12 square feet of working surface space. Actually I should say, there is a 3' x 2' space and another one. Two small spaces make it very challenging to bake anything.
A request came my way last night giving me a day to get it all together. Find all my tools, clear off some space and find the coolest part of the day to bake the cupcakes. Check. Assemble, box and wrap to go.
Everything is stabilized this go round, since there is no extra fridge space to keep these cold...
Yet, cool is fine, so the buttercream will stay soft and fluffy...
and when this thank you gift is received, the recipients can dig in whole heartedly to dark chocolate cake laced with espresso and mocha liqueur, filled with a whole raspberry filled with raspberry mousse with the super soft vanilla meringue buttercream pillow topped with another raspberry and sparkling sugar.
Thank you for letting me have a creative day today- for you to share tomorrow.
