very nice!

Mmm … I can just about smell the vanilla! These look divine!

Beautiful, as usual, Cream Puff…you look good enough to eat!

PS I will, of course, adopt you as my sister. Welcome to the family!

This probably isn’t the right place to post but just like to say I love your blog. All the pictures of the food look divine. I just read your profile and have to congratulate you on taking the first steps towards your dreams. I work as an engineer but would one day love to work as a food critic of some form. I think I have to take a leaf out of your book and just start doing it, probably starting with a food blog.

Good work, keep it up!

Very pretty cupcakes.

Oh I love those cupcakes. I don’t know what it is in the batter, maybe all the sugar, that makes them soooo good. I love to make mini cupcakes of these because they just melt in your mouth.

Beautiful — as usual!

Too fun..and funny!

How pretty they look and how nicely they must melt in your mouth…mmmm!

Very coquettish I should say! Ivonne, I tried the muffin recipe from the previous post…made it with diced mango and raspberries. That recipe is killer!! My dad even wanted the recipe!

they look so lovely! I especially like the pink flower detail…

hope your feeling better!

You look positively ravishing!

They look glorious…especially the up-do!

They are so cute!

That cupcake’s sending AIR KISSES!

Ivonne - What are your thoughts on classic French buttercream where you poach egg yolks with a soft ball sugar syrup (234-240 degrees) and then add the butter? I read an interesting post on www.foodsection.com and I kind of agree that my favorite frosting is the kind that comes premade from the grocery store! I’ve always found that the frosting from Magnolia’s is so sweet.

Hi Kat,

Thanks!

Hi Tania,

Thanks so much!

Hi Jennifer,

Awww … that just makes my day!

Hi Thanh,

What a lovely note! I’m so glad to hear that you’re enjoying my blog. And I think that you should definitely “seize the day” and just start blogging. You’ll be surprised how easily it comes!

Hi Barbara,

Thanks!

Hi Peabody,

I know what you mean. It makes a lovely cake.

Hi Laura,

Thanks!

Hi Maura,

I aim to please!

Ciao Ilva,

I’m glad you like the cupcakes!

Hi Rowena,

Thanks! I’m so glad you tried and liked the muffin recipe. And I love your combo … I have to try that one.

Hi Linda,

Thanks! I’m feeling much better!

Dear Mr. Nazca,

Why thank you!

:o)

Hi VK,

Glad you like my hair!

Hi Clare,

Thanks so much!

Hi Alanna,

And we’re sending AIR KISSES back to you!

Hi Gerald,

I’ll send you an e-mail on this.

Very cute post, lovely pictures, delicious-looking cupcakes… I’m impressed ! And I loved your piece about white tea !

They used to call me the Vanilla Flirt yummy looking cakes.

Lovely Ivonne. They are lovely and surely taste as delicious. I am so pleased to now be able to understand cupcakes now!!!

And you call yourself shy! I’m rolling on the floor.
Beautiful!!!

Absolutely stunning! They look so delicious and beautiful.

Your posts are always a pleasure for the eyes and the soul…

Beautiful picture! You totally read my mind - I’m planning to make cupcakes next week for a bakesale. I hope mine come out half as nice as yours!

These are beautiful! A friend of mine makes these as birthday cakes and they’re quite delicious, but I’ve never tried making them as they’re a bit sweet for me. Is the 6-8 cups icing sugar necessary in the icing? Do you think I could get away with less?

Ivonne.. you look smashing in vanilla and that stylish beautiful pink flower shows your “saucy” side.. Ohh la la

Ooh la la indeed! Creampuff you can flirt with me anytime! hehe
You’re so yummy!

SNAP! I also made them just the other day, but i must confess my icing didn’t work out, is there a special trick to it? does the butter need to be really soft before you blend it? and is a cup of butter 250g? HELP

Ivonne,
They are too adorable! I love the Magnolia cupcake recipe! Although you are right, it’s better to be sparing with the icing! Hope your day has brightened up!

Lovely cupcakes!

That is not fair I say… the pictures are not just mouth watering, they are sensual….. WOWWWWWW

Words can’t explain… It is awesome…. right from the heart

Gorgeous. Just beautiful & very yummy.

Hi Liza!

Thanks so much. You’re a sweetie!

Hi Greg,

You’re too funny!

Bonjour Bea,

Merci!

Hi Tanna,

I’m serious … I am shy!

:o)

Hi Rosa

What a wonderful thing to read. Thank you so much!

Hi Jen,

I’m sure yours will come out beautifully! Have fun making them!

Hi Ellie,

I definitely think you could get away with less. I think I added 6 cups but would probably cut that down if I make them again.

Hi Lis,

Why thank you my dear!

Hi Bron,

You’re so sweet … thanks!

Hi Stella,

Thanks for stopping by! I’ll e-mail you on this.

Hi Anita,

It most definitely has … glad to see you agree about the icing.

Hi Catherine,

Thanks!

Hi Tony!

Thanks for visiting and thanks for the sweet words!

Hi Sonali,

Thank you so much!

I love the touch of pink. Very summery despite your rainy weather. Nothing like a cupcake (or any other dessert, for that matter) to act as a pick-me-up on an otherwise dreary day.

Hi Marilyn!

I couldn’t agree with you more!

I love the dollops and swirls.

So girlie
I need to make these when the weather cools down
j

Beautifully dressed cupcakes…

Hi Jasmine,

Thanks! And I agree … when it cools down … it’s too hot to bake now.

Hi Mae,

Thanks so much and thanks for visiting!

far too adorable for words! but the rain has subsided and i can’t wait to see what tantilizing items come out of your oven for the new season.

From cream puff to cupcake? Yummy! Ivonne this is lovely! It’s soooo hard to resist cupcakes!

Looking good!

Paz

Just lovely. I never tire of reading about what you are cooking. Wish I lived next door!

Hi Vanessa,

Thanks! Let’s hope the humidity also subsides and then we can turn our ovens on again!

Hi Cath,

I couldn’t agree with you more!

Hi Paz,

Same to you!

Hi Rorie,

Now that’s a delicious idea!

gorgeous! they are so flirty, aren’t they? after the rain, the weather here has gone back to normal for early june. *phew!* take care, Ivonne!

I was away for the long weekend so I’m just getting all caught up on your latest posts now…
These cupcakes look like they’re straight from a quaint little shop somewhere. I can really appreciate your piping skills too - great work! I love the pink “accessories”.

I don’t even need to eat one of these; it makes me feel perfectly happy just to look at them. Of course, if you were to walk in the door carrying a plate of them…

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I love those !

Hi Kelli Ann,

Glad to see that the weather has returned to normal and I’m so glad you like the cupcakes!

Hi Geneve,

You know I think the pink rosebud is my favourite part too!

Hi Mindy,

I’ll be right there!

Hi Cindy,

Merci, ma cherie!