• Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Facebook

Dreamery Events

Weddings, Events, Styling, Florals & Lifestyle

  • About
  • Gallery
  • Services
    • Event Services
    • Speciality Dessert Menu
  • Journal
    • Entertaining
      • Events
      • Holidays
      • Special Occasions
    • How To
      • Decor
      • How To
      • Flowers
      • Gardening
    • Weddings
      • Weddings
      • Wedding Planning Essentials
    • Travel
      • Portugal
      • Ireland
      • the U.S.
      • Mexico + the Caribbean
    • Inspiring BIPOC
      • Environmentalists || Gardeners
      • Writers || Poets || NonProfits
      • Lifestyle || Wellness || Travel
      • Artists || Photographers || Creators
      • Interior Designers || Home Decor+Design
      • Wedding/Event Professionals || Floral Designers 
      • Food || Nutritionists
      • Fashion
      • Beauty
      • Entertainment || Music || Movies+TV
  • Recipes
    • Breakfast & Brunch
    • Pies & Tarts
    • Ice Cream
    • Cakes & Cupcakes
    • Cookies & Other Sweet Treats
    • Drinks
    • Savory
  • Shop
  • Contact

One Bowl Chocolate Cupcakes with Hello Kitty Toppers + Assorted Pie Pops

August 14, 2012 · 11 Comments

It’s been awhile since I’ve been my usual self, immersed in the blogging world. It’s actually quite strange that it’s been days since I posted or spent hours getting inspired from so many great minds. But it’s been a crazy couple of days. Between meeting up with friends in New York City, spending hours in the kitchen baking for a Hello Kitty themed birthday and an impromptu road trip to Lake George. Yes, it seems like I’ve been all over the place lately. No one can seem to keep up with me, and well neither can I, as I’m completely worn out today! The truth is, I don’t mind it…had a great trip to a beautiful location, spent some quality time with a friend before we made big moves to different cities, met some fun people, all while experiencing some new things and having an absolutely fun weekend.

Isn’t that what summer, and well life really is about. To be carefree and enjoy it for what it’s worth, because what other chances do you have. I’ve grown to realize that life is an adventure. It requires a lot of spontaneity in order for it to be worthwhile. Let me tell you, I’m a planner to the tee, but I’ve learned plans don’t seem to pan out in my life the way I expect them to. When I started to let go of the idea that things should be a certain way, and just rolled with what life threw my way, good things began to happen to me. Now I’m experiencing even more wonderful memories. You definitely appreciate life much more after you allow yourself to completely enjoy it…Well back to some desserts…this past Saturday I baked some classic chocolate cupcakes topped with adorable Hello Kitty decorations along with some fun Pie Pops. These cupcakes are my go to basic cupcakes, since they require one bowl! You can’t get much simpler. I was very fortunate that I was allowed to be creative with these desserts, which is why I thought Pie Pops would be the perfect summer treat for a 4th birthday. I bought small pink buckets, decorated them with hello kitty stickers and ribbon, placed a block of foam to stick the pops in, and covered it with moss.

The Pie Pops were too cute, looking like delicious flowers. I have to say these were definitely one of my favorite things I’ve made because you can just do about anything to them. These are definitely a fun element for any celebration!

I combined white fondant to tone down the bright fuchsia slightly. Use a little confectioner’s sugar or corn starch whenever you work with fondant so it doesn’t stick. I used a heart cookie cutter to create Hello Kitty’s signature bow.With a small piece of fondant, roll a tiny ball for the center of the bow, securing it with water. I used the other cutters to create fun shapes. Use the back of your paint brush to make indents into the fondant. Make these pieces a few days before so they can harden a bit.The most perfect and prettiest blush pink buttercream fit for any little girl.I spread half of the cupcakes with the pink frosting using a spatula, then rolled it in granulated sugar. It’s the best way to make frosting look dainty and glittery, but also a tried and true trick for covering cupcakes with not so nice looking tops.How adorable are these cupcakes! 

One Bowl Chocolate Cupcakes

Ingredients {Makes 2 dozen}

2 1/2 cups – All Purpose Flour

1 1/4 cups – Dutch Processed Cocoa Powder

2 1/2 cups – Granulated Sugar

2 1/2 teaspoons – Baking Soda

1 1/4 teaspoons – Baking Powder

1 1/4 teaspoons – Salt

2 Large – Eggs {plus 1 large yolk}

1 1/4 cups – Milk

2/3 cup + 1 1/2 teaspoon – Plain Yogurt {I replaced the vegetable oil, but you can use 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons if you wanted to use the oil}

1 1/4 teaspoons – Pure Vanilla Extract

1 1/4 cups – Warm Water

Recipe

Preheat your oven to 350*F and line your cupcake pan with paper liners. In a bowl of an electric mixer, sift all the dry ingredients together. With a paddle attachment, add all the wet ingredients, beating on low-speed until batter is smooth and completely combined, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed {about 3 minutes}.

Divide the batter evenly among the cups, filling each 2/3 of the way up. Bake the cupcakes, rotating halfway until a toothpick comes out clean from the center {about 20 to 25 minutes}. Transfer to a cooling rack, cooling slightly. Invert them from the pan, and cool completely with tops up.

Swiss Meringue Buttercream 

Ingredients {Makes 4 cups}

4 large {6 ounces} – Egg Whites

1 1/4 cups – Granulated Sugar

3 sticks – Unsalted butter (room temperature, cut into tablespoons}

1 teaspoon – Vanilla Extract

Recipe

Combine the egg whites and sugar in a heat-proof bowl of an electric mixer over simmering water {make sure the bowl doesn’t touch the water} Whisk the mixture constantly until the sugar dissolves, and reaches about 160*F. With a whisk attachment, beat the egg white mixture on high-speed, until it holds a stiff peak. Continue to beat until it is fluffy and completely cool {about 6 minutes}

Switch to a paddle attachment, and on medium-low speed, add the butter several tablespoons at a time. {Make sure to beat well after addition} Beat in vanilla, on lowest speed to eliminate any air bubbles {about 2 minutes} and stir with a rubber spatula to smooth out. {Add any food coloring before mixing with the spatula} Decorate your cupcakes any way you’d like!

 

Pie Pops

Apple Variation: Combine 1 1/2 apples, peeled and cut into small pieces with 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, dash of ground nutmeg, pinch of salt, sprinkle of cornstarch and teaspoon of fresh lemon juice. Place onto dough rounds, and top with a small dot of butter.

Place your sticks onto the pie dough rounds before adding you fillings.

For all your pie pops, make decorative cuts onto the tops of each, brush with a beaten egg and sprinkle with raw sugar. Crimp the edges really well so that the filling doesn’t bake out.  S’mores Variation: Top dough with small pieces of your choice chocolate, crouched graham crackers and a few mini marshmallows. Don’t make any slits in the top crust of these pops.

Peanut Butter and Strawberry Variation: Spread a teaspoon of peanut butter on the bottom crust and top with fresh strawberries.Peach Variation: Combine 1 to 2 peaches, peeled and cut into small pieces with 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, dash of ground allspice, pinch of salt, sprinkle of cornstarch and teaspoon of fresh lemon juice. Place onto dough rounds, and top with a small dot of butter.

Bake the pie pops in a 400*F oven until golden brown and juices bubble slightly, rotating halfway {about 25 minutes}.

You Might Also Enjoy

  • Lime Tart with a Saltine Cracker CrustLime Tart with a Saltine Cracker Crust
  • A Berry Sour Cream Custard Pie with Phyllo CrustA Berry Sour Cream Custard Pie with Phyllo Crust
  • Vanilla Bean Milk Panna CottaVanilla Bean Milk Panna Cotta

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • Print
  • LinkedIn

Related

   

Filed In: Desserts, How To, Inspiration, Recipes, Special Occasions / Tagged: birthday dessert decorations, chocolate cupcakes, classic chocolate, dessert on sticks, girl's birthday, hello kitty birthday, hello kitty cupcakes, miniature pies, pie pops, pink cupcake decorations, summer desserts

Trackbacks

  1. Radish and Mint Salad | The Dreamery says:
    August 17, 2012 at 12:02 pm

    […] my desserts being enjoyed in someone’s life, well minus the childhood fighting over who got Hello Kitty‘s fondant face. How adorable is the birthday girl munching on her cupcake! Seeing people […]

    Reply
  2. Butterscotch Cookie Sandwiches | The Dreamery says:
    August 20, 2012 at 3:54 pm

    […] 2 cups – Buttercream {I used my go-to Swiss Meringue Buttercream} […]

    Reply
  3. Pistachio Tart with Peaches and Sabayon Cream | The Dreamery says:
    August 28, 2012 at 12:18 pm

    […] said it time after time, I’m a lover of pie.  It’s the flaky crust, the simplicity of using fresh […]

    Reply
  4. Friday Favorites | The Dreamery says:
    February 15, 2013 at 5:17 pm

    […] go-to chocolate cupcakes with cream cheese frosting I made for a bake sale my co-workers help to raise money for our Bowl […]

    Reply
  5. Celebrating the 4th of July | The Dreamery says:
    July 1, 2013 at 3:03 am

    […] I’ve used these sweet and tart berries in my firework pie, all-american berry sundae, and pie pops and they make for great  sweet treats at any barbecue. {Stay posted on ideas for a healthy salad […]

    Reply
  6. Cranberry Heart Hand Pies | The Dreamery says:
    January 22, 2014 at 7:02 am

    […] because you can fill them with just about any flavor you seem to be craving, including one of these combinations. When winter days have us lazily cuddled underneath cozy blankets, these quick and simple hand pies […]

    Reply
  7. Food Trending {Meal Pops} | The Dreamery says:
    March 28, 2014 at 11:00 am

    […] and of course I had to feature her, as I’m a lover of hands-free treats, especially these pie pops. Read below for some of Shaye’s creative takes on the classic stick […]

    Reply
  8. Classic Vanilla Cupcakes + Summer Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes  | The Dreamery says:
    May 26, 2015 at 7:02 am

    […] to fit any theme, and can withstand the summer’s heat. One of my first and favorite recipes were these one-bowl chocolate cupcakes, that I decorated a la Hello Kitty for a little girl’s […]

    Reply
  9. Radish + Mint Salad – The Dreamery Events says:
    July 26, 2016 at 9:30 pm

    […] being enjoyed in someone’s life, this weekend’s adorable birthday girl loved her hello kitty cupcakes. Seeing people enjoy my creations like that always puts a smile on my […]

    Reply
  10. Frozen Chocolate Mousse – The Dreamery Events says:
    August 11, 2016 at 7:32 am

    […] do get heated over a double broiler, but they aren’t fully cooked, just like sabayon cream or swiss buttercream. {Before making this recipe make sure eggs you use are always pasteurized!}Essentially, mousse […]

    Reply
  11. Chocolate Mousse Ice Cream – The Dreamery Events says:
    August 11, 2016 at 9:18 am

    […] do get heated over a double broiler, but they aren’t fully cooked, just like sabayon cream or swiss buttercream. {Before making this recipe make sure eggs you use are always pasteurized!}Essentially, mousse […]

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Browse

  • Home
  • About
  • Services
  • Gallery
  • Journal
  • Contact

LET'S CONNECT! hello@thedreameryevents.com

INSTAGRAM @dreameryevents

Thinking of Christie & Mario’s romantic wedding Thinking of Christie & Mario’s romantic wedding in Portugal, because I have travel on my mind & I'm feeling very inspired to explore, connect & make some magic happen in real beautiful places with creatives who inspire me🌿✨

.
.
.

Planning, Custom Calligraphy : @dreameryevents 
Venue, Florals, Styling : @cristinfrancis_aqueduto 
Photographer : @leandro_da_silva_photography 
Videography : @theamazingrabbit 
DJ, Cocktail Musicians & Photobooth : @nproducoesguimaraes 
Hair & Makeup : @redcarpetfaces
Invitations : @rebeccagreendesign
Not one to be led by trends, but seems there’s a Not one to be led by trends, but seems there’s a little something we’re all looking forward to … Color! But there in lies the complex beauty of color. We connect & interpret it in so many personal ways — some of us are drawn to the beauty in the soft muted tones, while others it’s the bright rich hues. Each view & approach, a special way of embracing color✨🌿🌈And I am here for all it!
.
.
.
#dreameryevents #flowers #color #weddingstylist #eventstylist #weddingdecor #eventdecor #weddingtrends #colorfulideas #weddinginspo #weddingcolors #partydecor #colorfulideas #weddingflowers #colorfulflowers #floraldesign
Sharing some calming Ikebana inspired “Winter Bl Sharing some calming Ikebana inspired “Winter Blues” — not the sadness of the bitter season, but the emotion of a fresh clean slate where Nature is bare, minimal & calm, yet open to all the possibilities of the unknown …
.
.
.
#dreameryevents #ikebana #ikebanainspired
#flowers #fineartflowers #fineartstyling #flowerarrangement #bluethistle #minimalistdetails #ikebanadetails
#ikebanainspired #modernflowers
#driedflowers #weddinginspo #winterblues #createforyourself #designisinthedetails
“Ikebana; the Japanese art of flower arranging t “Ikebana; the Japanese art of flower arranging that emphasizes form & balance — symbolizing the beauty & essence of all components in Nature working in harmony. Ikebana expresses strong emotions through its four principles of a fresh approach, movement, balance & harmony, while highlighting its three elements; line, color & mass. 

Ikebana designs use fewer stems that are intentionally arranged to reflect the balance of opposing elements. Ikebana floral art is a reflection of the person creating it & its evolving story.”
……
This year I’m challenging myself each month to create a design. Whether it be a centerpiece or tablescape, I want to expand & challenge my creativity, skills & ever-flowing ideas. It’s a perfect way for me to create for the sake of creating while inspiring you with joyful pieces & help others see unlikely designs with a new perspective. 

I was naturally drawn to the traditional artform of Ikebana, for it takes the simplest elements & transforms them into designs that evoke an immense emotion. For me there is so much power & beauty in that, but also why I think it’s not as understood or appreciated as elaborate floral designs. 

I stumbled upon this forgotten small blue & white dish, thought how perfect it would be to capture the story of “Winter Blues” — not the sadness of the bitter season, but the emotion of a fresh clean slate where Nature is bare, minimal & calm, yet open to all the possibilities of the unknown … using a few sprigs of Blue Thistle & the inspiration of Ikebana intentions, this tiny delight was made💙

Dreamery is a bespoke event and floral design brand focusing on gatherings of all sizes, stylings, home, decor and the limitless creative projects yet to be envisioned. Nature, travel, old world treasures & slow living are my constant inspiration.

Theme by 17th Avenue · Powered by WordPress & Genesis

 

Loading Comments...