Amy's Chicagoland Cupcakes

New Flavor!

2012-02-03T21:07:00.000-08:00

Tonight, I made my newest flavor (thanks, Noah, for the suggestion)!

Cinnamon Pecan Crunch - sure tastes GOOD!!!

This is brown sugar, pecan cupcake with a cinnamon, pecan, crumb topping and a cinnamon frosting, topped off with candied pecans.

I made the cupcake, tomorrow will add the frosting and pecans.

Then... pictures!

Come back soon to check them out.

Celebration Cupcakes + More

2012-01-27T18:29:00.000-08:00

I've been busy making minis lately.

Here's some cupcakes celebrating a special occasion: Cookies and Cream and Double Chocolate Chip

And others just because: Vanilla cake with Chocolate or Vanilla - Caramel frosting

Along with Mango and Salted Caramel cupcakes (regular size)

What's your favorite Flavor?

2011-12-27T09:05:00.000-08:00

Please visit my website: www.amyschicagolandcupcakes.com and in the Blog section, please tell me what your favorite flavor is. I've added mine already! If you have suggestions on new flavors, I'd love to hear them there.

Thanks!!

My New Website

2011-12-26T12:13:00.003-08:00

Now that I've picked a new name, I created a website. Please visit my site: amyschicagolandcupcakes.com.

Yes, it's a bit long but it works for now.

If you have suggestions on how to improve it, please comment here! Thanks!

Here's some step-by-step photos of Salted Caramel cupcakes:

My new Name!

2011-12-23T21:21:00.000-08:00

Well, I decided not to change the name completely as I couldn't think of anything that I loved and wanted to make a change quick as my FB name is Amy's Cupcakes - Puerto Rico. It was becoming confusing so I decided to go with: Amy's Chicagoland Cupcakes.

Please visit my new FB page and "like" me.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Amys-Chicagoland-Cupcakes/301379236566788

Here's a few holiday pictures.

Minis!

2011-12-22T19:03:00.001-08:00

I was inspired today and tried a filling for my minis. Had to make Lemon cupcakes and the filling is so good that I had to find a way to use it. Thought of brushing the filling on top of the cupcake but under the frosting. Just not enough of the lemony goodness! So I went ahead and filled them, as I would a regular cupcake. And it worked! A little bit of filling for a little cupcake. They are just as good as the regular size! Will now add minis with fillings to my menu. I can't do fresh fruit fillings but can do anything that is like a sauce (lemon, lime, caramel, ganache, etc...)

Also, today, I made cupcakes for the teachers: Lemon, Chocolate Brownie and Cookies and Cream.

2011-12-21T17:53:00.001-08:00

So, I'm thinking about changing my business name. Any suggestions? My problem is that amyscupcakes.com is already taken so I want a name that has an open website. I could keep Amy's Cupcakes and add Chicago or Chicagoland or go with something completely different. Would love to hear suggestions! I'm offering 1 dozen cupcakes to the person whose name I choose (sorry, only a local offer - will send a different dessert to an out of state winner).

New Flavors

2011-11-26T18:19:00.000-08:00

I've created a new flavor: Caramel Apple! Originally, I experimented with Butterscotch. I wasn't thrilled with the results, didn't have time to fix the butterscotch so I mixed a few things and came up with something new. I took a Vanilla cupcake, filled it with some cooked apples (seasoned for apple pie) and caramel. Then, Vanilla frosting on top, along with an apple slice and some caramel drizzle and Voila!

Having eaten the last one tonight, I'd say I'm happy with them :)

Also, I recently had an order for Pineapple cupcakes so I dried some fresh pineapple slices as the garnish. Leaving enough leftovers for dried pineapple treats to snack on!

I've MOVED!

2011-11-14T19:03:00.001-08:00

Maybe you wondered why it's been so long since I've written. Or maybe not :) But if you have wondered, it's because I've moved. Before Puerto Rico, I lived in the Chicagoland area. I have recently moved back. Now that I have my mixer and mixing bowls from storage, I've started baking and am back in business!

Please continue to email me with any orders and visit my Facebook site as I update it the most. It's still Amy's Cupcakes - Puerto Rico because I can't change the name.

Here's some cupcakes I recently made: Carrot with pecans and Chocolate Brownie (one of my favorites!)

NEW Flavors

2011-07-02T18:04:00.000-07:00

Unfortunately, I don't have pictures (sorry!), but I've added a new flavor: Strawberry Shortcake

I made this for a family event and it turned out great. Made to be similar to Grama's Strawberry Shortcake, I paired a Vanilla cupcake with strawberries and whipped cream. Yum!

Soon, I'm going to test the recipe out with a sponge cake. For now, it will be offered with a Vanilla cupcake.

Also, already created but never added to the menu is Chocolate Peanut Butter. Chocolate cupcake with Peanut Butter frosting, topped with mini chocolate chips and peanut butter cups. One of my favorites! Of this, I do have pictures... just not with me right now.

I've, also, done a bit of re-organizing my flavors list so please check it out!

Hope you're having a great summer,
Amy

New Flavor!

2011-02-09T12:28:00.001-08:00

Well, due to a request, I decided to try Salted Caramel cupcakes. I've tasted them at bakeries before but wasn't blown away. I did like the caramel but I didn't quite get adding the salt.

So... I have now changed my mind! I decided to make mine extra-caramelicious: Brown Sugar cake with home made Caramel filling, Caramel frosting, a Caramel drizzle and some Sea Salt flakes on top. Yum! They were so sweet, decadent and wonderfully caramel. And the salt blended but added a little crunch... didn't know it would work so well.

I've definitely added them to the menu, either with Caramel or Vanilla frosting, depending on just how caramelly you want to go.

If you're looking for the most up-to-date information, please visit my FB page: Amy's Cupcakes.

Birthdays

2010-11-05T18:49:00.001-07:00

Lots of variety for birthday requests.. from a red/gold themed, cherry blossom party to polka dots to tennis rackets! All fun and very different.

Summer's Over!

2010-10-29T12:52:00.000-07:00

Well, summer has been over for awhile, but I haven't taken the time to update the blog. Sorry! Halloween is almost here, and here are some Halloween cupcakes.

If you're ever looking for regularly updated pictures, please visit my Facebook page: Amy's Cupcakes.

Bridal Shower cupcakes

2010-07-10T17:25:00.000-07:00

My client sent me a picture of some beautiful cupcakes. Being so hot and humid in Puerto Rico, I thought the frosting wouldn't hold up to the heat. Luckily, I was wrong. I love the flower look of these cupcakes!

Wedding cupcakes

2010-07-01T17:14:00.000-07:00

In April, I catered a wedding at a beautiful location, over looking the water. I've done a birthday party there, also. I loved this wedding because I thought the colors of the cupcakes were so bright and pretty. I also included a new flavor, Tres Leches!

The flavors included: mini Smores, Red Velvet, Tres Leches, Double Chocolate Chip, mini Vanilla and White Chocolate Strawberry. I loved the simple blue flowers requested by the couple.

Elmo and a Rainbow cake

2010-06-25T17:08:00.000-07:00

It was fun to make Elmo cupcakes! A few years ago, I never could've imagined making them or some of the others I've done, but what a fun change. I was pretty happy with Elmo and would love to make him again or some of his Sesame Street friends.

I received an order to make a rainbow cupcake cake. Reminding me of the days when I loved rainbows (and still do, of course!), I loved making these rainbows. I felt like a little girl again :) The cupcakes were confetti cupcakes with chocolate frosting.

Birthdays!

2010-05-03T10:05:00.000-07:00

Wow, I had no idea I would be so busy for Administrative Professional's Day. Thank you to everyone who placed an order!!

I've done a few birthdays lately. One was unusual or at least it was for me! The characters are from the Go Go Crazy Bones, which is quite popular.. who knew!!

The ones I re-created are: Cody, Hiraku and Tut. I've actually grown quite fond of them now :) Both sets of pictures are for the same birthday boy. He was lucky enough to get to celebrate twice.

The Go Go cupcakes are both Chocolate and Vanilla, with Chocolate and Vanilla frosting.
The sports cupcakes are Chocolate with Vanilla frosting.

Baby Feet!

2010-04-05T11:37:00.001-07:00

For about a week, I've been working on baby feet and baby toes! 48 pairs of feet and 480 toes. Making each one by hand, let's just say this took awhile. I will also say that they were fun to make. Each time I have a new request, I get to experiment and have fun, new pictures.

Here they are, Cookies and Cream cupcakes with lots and lots of baby feet!

April Fools Day!

2010-04-02T09:09:00.000-07:00

Who doesn't love April Fools Day? Ok, well, I don't generally do anything to celebrate, but I saw these great ideas in the Hello Cupcake book. Yesterday was the perfect day to try them out.

Corn, spaghetti and meatballs and popcorn cupcakes. Very fun to make and I had to get creative since I couldn't find all the suggested candies.

Chocolate and Marshmallows!!

2010-04-02T09:03:00.000-07:00

After tasting a great chocolatey marshmallow cupcake at a bakery, I've been wanting to try one for awhile. I experimented some time ago with regular marshmallows. It didn't turn out too well :(
I thought I'd try again! This time, I decided NOT to bake them inside the cupcake. I made the marshmallows, added them to the baked cupcake and voila, soooo good! It's been added to my personal list of favorites :)

They are chocolate cupcakes with marshmallow inside and a chocolate glaze on top. Here's the inside:

Flavor of the Month - March

2010-03-25T14:20:00.000-07:00

Well, I'm not always great about staying updated with my blogging, but I thought I'd post some pics of March's cupcake: Chocolate Mint. I made different cupcakes, some with Andes Mints, Junior Mints and mini Peppermint Patties. The Andes Mints were my favorite!!

Flowers!

2010-03-02T09:47:00.001-08:00

Butterflies and Pirates

2010-03-02T09:39:00.001-08:00

I had fun making these cupcakes. The party theme was Tinkerbell so this was Tinkerbell's garden. The look on the birthday girl's face was wonderful! Since the boy had a recent birthday, he had the pirates!

Wedding Cupcakes

2010-03-02T09:32:00.000-08:00

Here's some pictures from a recent wedding. There were: White Chocolate Strawberry, Carrot, Mexican Chocolate, Red Velvet, Cookies and Cream and Chocolate Brownie.

Birthdays!

2010-02-09T11:42:00.000-08:00

Well, it must be birthday season because I have been busy!

First, Transformer cupcakes. I made cupcakes with individual toppers and a cupcake cake, as requested by the birthday boy. Who can turn down a cute 5 year old who wants a cake??

Next, time for Spongebob! These Spongebob and Patrick toppers took awhile, but I was happy with how they turned out.

Valentine's Day

2010-01-28T17:30:00.000-08:00

I decided to try some new toppers for Valentines Day. I played around and came up with some I like. What do you think? I still have more ideas to try, but first, a Transformer themed birthday this weekend. For now, here are my Valentines Day ideas:

Birthdays and Anniversaries

2010-01-28T17:23:00.000-08:00

Not too long ago, I made some cupcakes with silver glitter on top. Very fun!! So, the customer called for a birthday order, and we decided on pink glitter for her Cookies and Cream cupcakes. Who knew there was a whole world of edible glitter out there! I love the pink, being the girly-girl that I am.

I had another birthday request from someone who was out of town and couldn't be there to celebrate with her boyfriend. I hope he liked his cupcakes and thought of her while eating them :) They are Chocolate Brownie with White Chocolate frosting.

Before the birthdays, I had an order for an anniversary. This was especially fun because the client and I worked together to come up with an idea. She had some great thoughts. Here's the finished product. They were 1/2 Red Velvet and 1/2 Chocolate with Vanilla frosting.

More holiday cupcakes

2009-12-18T13:08:00.000-08:00

Hi,
Here's a few more holiday cupcake pictures. I hope you like them!

Holiday cupcakes

2009-12-12T11:21:00.000-08:00

I've started making my holiday decorations. Here's some that I made for Carrot cupcakes, hence the orange candy canes and tree ornaments. The decorations are made with fondant. It was my first time making candy canes. They were fun to make! I'm making some other decorations for orders next week.

December - Flavor of the Month!

2009-12-08T18:26:00.000-08:00

Well, the holidays are almost here! It's not too soon to place your holiday orders. Cupcakes are great as gifts, for parties, for your child's school party or at home to enjoy with your family.

Special decorations are available!

Because it is December, I thought Peppermint would be a great Flavor of the Month. Last year, I made a vanilla cupcake with peppermint frosting. This year, I'm thinking of making a white chocolate cupcake with peppermint and white chocolate frosting. I can also make chocolate cupcakes with peppermint frosting. Whatever combination you like!

If you'd like cupcakes as gifts, smaller boxes are available.

Place your order anytime by calling or sending an email.

More pics - - a Wedding and Baby Shower

2009-12-07T11:31:00.000-08:00

Here's a couple more wedding pictures. I love the toppers although I did not provide them. The cupcakes are: Mango, Brown Sugar Pecan and Smores.

I made Vanilla cupcakes with orange, pink and yellow flowers for a baby shower.

Weddings!

2009-12-06T17:28:00.000-08:00

Here's a few pictures from some recent weddings. Hope you like them!

Thanksgiving Cupcakes!

2009-11-20T15:11:00.000-08:00

Thanksgiving is almost here, but it's not too late to order cupcakes.

Pumpkin cupcakes are the newest to the group. Still working on Pecan Pie cupcakes. I'm hoping to have a winner this weekend.
Brown Sugar Pecan with Caramel filling and Apple Spice are other popular flavors for Thanksgiving.

Pumpkin is a Standard flavor. Brown Sugar Pecan and Apple are Specialty flavors.

Email anytime to place an order!

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Birthday cupcakes!

2009-10-16T07:19:00.001-07:00

I've had a few birthday cupcake requests lately, coincidentally, all for male birthdays. Since I had a little time, I added some simple toppers to the order.

Flavor of the Month - October

2009-10-08T10:02:00.000-07:00

October is here and in many places, it feels like fall! Although it doesn't feel like fall in Puerto Rico, October does bring us all Chocolate Cupcake Day on October 18th.

So... what a perfect month to have Chocolate as the Flavor of the Month cupcake.

Chocolate, Mexican Chocolate, Double Chocolate Chip and Chocolate Brownie are all included.

10% any Flavor of the Month orders! Email today to place your order.

Flavor of the Month - September

2009-09-14T19:59:00.000-07:00

September's Flavor of the Month is here!
Sorry I'm late, but I was trying out a few things and just couldn't decide.
The new flavor is Smores. It's a chocolate chip, graham cracker cupcake with chocolate frosting and home made marshmallows.

This was fun to make, as I've never made my own marshmallows before. Surprisingly, they're not that hard.

I just wish it wasn't quite so warm here so I could enjoy them in some hot chocolate!

10% off all Flavor of the Month orders.

Introducing Mexican Chocolate!

2009-09-14T19:30:00.000-07:00

I tried a new flavor and found that I like it quite a bit. It's Mexican Chocolate, which is a combination of cinnamon and chocolate. The cupcake is chocolate and cinnamon, and the frosting is cinnamon.
Of course, I knew I'd like the chocolate part but wasn't sure about the spice factor of the cinnamon. Turns out, as many people already knew, the two go great together.

Flavor of the Month!

2009-08-10T17:57:00.000-07:00

I made a few new flavors last week: Cinnamon, Mango and Pineapple.
Mango is the Flavor of the Month and any orders will be 10% off in August. The mangos are bought locally so are fresh from the island.

Out of the three, Pineapple is my favorite! It's similar to the Pineapple Upside Cake cupcake I made but the pineapple is baked inside and there is a delicious brown sugar coating on top of the cupcake. I think I like this one even better. Yum!

School is starting here in PR, nice and early. If you're interested in some back-to-school cupcakes, please contact me. Also, it's not too early to order for Halloween. I'll have some special Halloween decorations.
Teachers, I'm offering a 10% discount on any back-to-school orders in August or September.

Have a good August!
Amy

Back Open!

2009-07-24T09:22:00.001-07:00

Hi,
Amy's Cupcakes is open for business! Please email to place your order or with any questions.

Coming soon is a Flavor of the Month.

Also, new Fruit Flavor cupcakes will come on the menu.

I'm available for orders of all size, whether it's 1 or 2 dozen for a small party or get together or 10-15 dozen for a wedding.

Hope everyone is having a good summer!

Amy

Double Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

2009-06-03T14:19:00.000-07:00

I've been staying busy baking! I recently made Grama's cupcakes: Double Chocolate Chip cupcake with a Chocolate glaze. These may be my favorites so far! Tastes just like Grama's Chocolate Cake!

I'm updating this post because I made these in mini form for an order. The picture is below.

New pictures on Facebook!

2009-04-12T19:58:00.000-07:00

I've done a few new cupcakes recently, including some different Spring designs and a new flavor: Pineapple Upside Down Cake. I've attached some pics here but most are on Yelp or Facebook. Please check them out when you can and as always, email for any questions or to place an order!

Hope you're having a happy Spring!

Amy

Fondant toppers

2009-03-26T07:08:00.000-07:00

Spring/Easter pictures

2009-03-26T06:44:00.000-07:00

Springtime!

2009-03-26T06:37:00.000-07:00

I've made some new Spring/Easter designs. All the pictures are posted on www.facebook.com - Amy's Cupcakes or www.yelp.com - Amy's Cupcakes.
I still haven't figured out how to create a page with all my pictures on here but am still working on it!
I also recently made a Snickers cupcake and a Banana Caramel cupcake. The Snickers was so good so I had to quickly give away the extras as to not eat too many! It was a Chocolate cake with peanuts and mini-Snickers inside, Caramel frosting with chocolate, caramel and peanuts drizzled on top.
The Banana Caramel was a Banana cupcake with Banana frosting and Caramel drizzled on top. Messy but tasted great!

Specialty Flavors: Snickers, Banana Caramel

2009-03-02T15:59:00.001-08:00

Valentines Day - Vanilla, Chocolate Brownie with Chocolate, Vanilla with White Chocolate

2009-03-02T15:55:00.001-08:00

To the far left - Vanilla with Vanilla frosting (Standard flavor)

To the left - Chocolate Brownie with Chocolate frosting (Specialty flavor)

Bottom - White Chocolate (Standard flavor)

Cupcakes with Flowers

2009-03-02T15:54:00.001-08:00

Chocolate curls

2009-03-02T15:53:00.001-08:00

New Cupcake Designs

2009-02-25T14:22:00.000-08:00

I have been playing around with some new designs on some old favorites: Carrot Cake and Chocolate Brownie. I posted them above and have more pictures on my Facebook Group site or my Flickr Photostream. Sorry I don't have all the pictures here, but I haven't found a way to add them in a better way.

Thanks!

Edited: See above flower pictures, more pics on other sites also.

Amy

FLAVORS and PRICING

2009-02-22T13:33:00.001-08:00

STANDARD FLAVORS -$24.00/dozen = $2.00/cupcake

Vanilla, Chocolate, Red Velvet
Chocolate Chip, Mexican Chocolate
White Chocolate, Chocolate Mint

SPECIALTY FLAVORS (fruits, nuts, unique combinations) - $30.00/dozen = $2.50/cupcake

Coconut
Mango (seasonal, fresh Mango filling)
Banana Caramel OR Banana Nut
Key Lime (Cream Cheese frosting OR Whipped Cream)
Pineapple OR Pineapple Upside Down cupcake
Carrot with walnuts or pecans (Cream Cheese frosting, must specify if do NOT want nuts)
Apple Spice (Honey Cream Cheese frosting)
Caramel Apple (includes baked apple and caramel filling) - NEW
White Chocolate Strawberry (seasonal)
White Chocolate Raspberry (seasonal)
Strawberry Shortcake (seasonal, Vanilla frosting OR Whipped Cream)
Lemon (Vanilla frosting and homemade lemon filling)
Lemon Meringue (homemade lemon filling)
Lemon Poppyseed (lemon glaze, without filling unless you ask for it)
Snickers
Chocolate Brownie
Cookies and Cream
Double Chocolate Chip
Cinnamon Pecan Crunch - NEW
Peanut Butter & Jelly
Chocolate Peanut Butter
Caramel OR Salted Caramel (Vanilla or Caramel frosting and homemade Caramel filling)
Tres Leches (Cream Cheese frosting OR Whipped Cream)
Smores (topped with homemade marshmallow)
Chocolate Marshmallow (homemade marshmallow filling)
Brown Sugar Pecan (Vanilla or Caramel frosting and Caramel drizzle-- can substitute kind of nuts)

PRICING DETAILS

Cupcakes are sold by the dozen or 24 mini cupcakes
$4 cost for extra flavor within each dozen
Maximum is two flavors in each one dozen cupcakes or 24 minis
10% discount for orders of 7 dozen or more

Payment by cash, money order, certified check or paypal - No Personal Checks accepted
Payment by paypal requires an additional 2.9% paypal fee

Delivery is offered at $.55/mile - Free delivery within 5 mile radius

Special decorations and toppers are available at an extra cost
Set up and stands are available at an extra cost

About Me

2009-02-21T10:39:00.000-08:00

Hi, I'm Amy. About three years ago, I moved from Chicago to Puerto Rico. Before moving, I practiced law and enjoyed baking in my free time for my family and friends.

Now, I'm back! I've returned to the Chicagoland area and am busy making cupcakes AND practicing law! Whether you need cupcakes or legal advice, I can help you :)

Also, I just created a website: amyschicagolandcupcakes.com. Please visit me there!

I am looking forward to meeting more people in the area and sharing my cupcakes with everyone.

Cupcakes are available in many flavors. All cupcakes are baked upon your order and made from scratch so you can choose your cake flavor and frosting flavor.

Please email me at: amyscupcakes@hotmail.com to place an order or with any questions.

You can find more pictures and information on my Facebook group website: Amy's Chicagoland Cupcakes, my Flickr photos or my new website: www.amyschicagolandcupcakes.

My Facebook site is regularly updated with information and new pictures.

Thank you!