Calling all bakers!!

If you read my earlier post, you'd probably remember I mentioned about a baking quest my friend J and I are on, based on Martha Stewart's CUPCAKES book... we were talking and we think it'll be fun to have others join in the quest.. (no, you don't have to own the book).. we're in the midst of creating a blog for the baking quest.. so if you're a baking enthusiast, whether seasoned or amateur-ish (like moi!!) or even if you've never ever baked in your entire life, we'd be pleased for you to join us... wherever you are!! (J's residing in the Bay Area, CA) we think it's going to be FUN!!

If you're even mildly interested and want to know more, email me at thecakeboxx@gmail.com

Now let me share our second bake last weekend ~ Red Velvet cupcakes! (J's pick this week) It's my first time with RV and my... what lovely colour it turned out!! Kids were happy to play with the 'bloody' batter too :)

As for the taste, I don't think it is something I'd bake again and again (tho J wants me to do that, just so I'd acquire the taste)... it is quite nice on it's own but with the creamcheese frosting... hmm... my tastebuds didn't quite welcome them!! The combination left a tangy aftertaste, I feel... maybe I had put too much vinegar... IF I were to bake it again, I'd definitely go easy on the vinegar (or omit altogether) and add more cocoa...

Here are my RVs... Misha likes it but Maira only eats it without the frosting and I'll need to acquire the taste before I can fully enjoy it!!

I look forward to hear from you baking people (and would-be bakers)!! :)