Jan 19 2007

eye candy friday

Published by Mintyfresh at 10:30 am under eye candy friday, food

Have I mentioned how much I love doing the eye candy? This week, the eye candy qualifies as actual candy (well, sort of). The recipe has “candied” in the name, after all. White Chocolate Cupcakes with Candied Kumquats, featuring a white chocolate & cream cheese frosting.

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I am taking these to the office for a birthday celebration for two coworkers. I tasted one of the ones that “fell” (they have egg whites in them), and it was delish but had “fallen souffle” consistency. I’m only taking the ones that didn’t fall, so keep your fingers crossed that they taste as good as they look! I at least can vouch for the frosting and kumquats. Because really, you must make your own candied kumquats soon (recipe is linked from the recipe above). They are easier than you would think and taste oh so yummy.

19 Responses to “eye candy friday”

  1. # Kristyon 19 Jan 2007 at 10:36 am

    Wow, those look yummy! My boyfriend loves baking (lucky me!) so maybe I can convince him to make me some :)

  2. # Jackieon 19 Jan 2007 at 10:37 am

    Those kumquats are so beautiful, with the dark edge and transparent center. I never thought I’d say it, considering I can count on one hand the number of times I’ve eaten them, but I can’t wait to get my hands on some!

  3. # Mickion 19 Jan 2007 at 12:38 pm

    Those are some of the most gorgeous cupcakes I’ve seen. They’re so sunny and cheery–the perfect antidote for a gray winter day.

  4. # Ashleyon 19 Jan 2007 at 12:56 pm

    Gorgeous. I wish I worked with you. And, call me crazy, but I really like that fallen-souffle consistency.

  5. # Caroleon 19 Jan 2007 at 2:00 pm

    Those look wonderful!

  6. # novaon 19 Jan 2007 at 2:11 pm

    Those cupcakes are beautiful. I am a fan of cupcakes, I will have to whip some of those up!

  7. # maryseon 19 Jan 2007 at 2:37 pm

    i love the look of these. i’m sure they taste wonderfully too.

  8. # Olgaon 19 Jan 2007 at 4:05 pm

    Ooh, those are beautiful! I’m so impressed! I don’t even know what a kumquat looks like, but if you say it’s easy, OK.

  9. # naomion 19 Jan 2007 at 5:59 pm

    Those are *lovely*.

  10. # Annieon 19 Jan 2007 at 6:14 pm

    I’m hungry now. Pregnant and hungry.

  11. # Num Numon 19 Jan 2007 at 7:11 pm

    Minty, your photographs, and your cupcakes are superior
    to those with the recipe. You are more talented than cake!
    Even I, a notorious food-phobic, could not resist one of these.

  12. # gleekon 20 Jan 2007 at 10:33 am

    i’m with annie. pregnant and hungry. they look divine!

  13. # Jessicaon 20 Jan 2007 at 11:31 am

    Dude. I think I gained five pounds just looking at that. ;) You are quite the chef!

  14. # Liz Kon 20 Jan 2007 at 5:59 pm

    You are so cute, candying your own kumquats! You’re such a foodie.

  15. # My Merino Mantraon 20 Jan 2007 at 7:15 pm

    Food is always a good eye candy. YUM!
    Trish

  16. # Danaon 21 Jan 2007 at 10:14 am

    boy none of my coworkers do that for my birthdays! How lucky there are to have you around!

  17. # Megon 21 Jan 2007 at 9:17 pm

    You obviously know how to make friends and influence people at your new workplace! : )

  18. # MeBethon 22 Jan 2007 at 7:38 am

    Everywhere I turn I find kumquats - we ran them as part of a special the other day at work, everyone’s talking about them - must buy kumquats. These treats look delicious!

  19. # Arelion 22 Jan 2007 at 11:52 am

    Mmmmmm…those look so yummy. And the white chocolate and cream cheese sounds delicious.

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