What is more lovely than a wedding dessert? One of my most popular cakes is my Italian Wedding Cake because of it’s lightness and perfect balance of flavors, and it’s recipe inspired these cupcakes! The rum-soaked pecan filling that usually goes in the middle layer of the cake is in the center of each cupcake….

These delicate, floral, and light cupcakes are perfumed with rose water and speckled with vanilla bean. Decorated with beautiful piped rose petals they make the perfect gift. I developed this recipe through trial and error, due to rose water’s tendency to be overbearing or nonexistent in cakes, and the final product is absolutely stunning. Happy…

I needed the perfect summer treat for a pool party I was planning; something light, tropical, and delicious. I’ve baked plenty of coconut cupcakes, but I wanted something more. I researched 20+ pina colada cupcake recipes, but none of them had everything that I wanted. I was looking for something with rum, vanilla, and citrus…