It's the most wonderful time of the year...

It really is the best time of the year- although it always gets a bit hectic this time of the year, we're still so happy to make your holiday treats! It will be Christmas soon (ahem, 20 days!) and despite all the orders pouring in, we couldn't be happier to welcome this holiday season!
Even though we prepare for the Christmas rush every year, it's hard to pinpoint the day it will start. This year, it happened overnight. When I came to work last Wednesday, the shop smelled of Christmas- gingerbread was in the oven- and, when gingerbread is in the oven, every single person who walks through the door comments on the yummy smell wafting from our front door out onto the streets.
I could spend hours telling you about all the other yummy stuff we're making this Christmas, but I'll post about that later. Right now, lets talk about cupcakes- we love making 2 feature flavours every month. Variety is the spice of life! This month, you can look forward to both gingerbread cupcakes and Forrero Rocher cupcakes when you come in. You will most definitely remember both of these super flavours from last year. The gingerbread is a regular in our December repertoire: moist, spicy and Christmas-y. With either a chocolate buttercream or a chai spice buttercream on top. Of course, the Forrero Rocher is perfect for this time of the year- the only time they advertise their delicious chocolates. A rich chocolate cake with hazelnut ganache filling and hazelnut frosting. It tastes just like the holiday chocolate we all love- but better because it's a cupcake! Mmmm... you definitely need to try both!

Exciting News!

If you are a regular follower of yummy stuff, you will notice we have unveiled a brand, spanking new website that went live last Friday. This new website has been a long time coming and we couldn't be happier with how it looks! We're jazzed about the direct links to our blog, pinterest, twitter, facebook and flickr page- we love our facebook fans and twitter followers... oh- and our flickr page is so much fun to peruse! Now these fun features are all just a click away! 

Our new website also features a much more extensive cake, cookie and cupcake gallery- so you have more to look at when you need quick cake inspiration. Do make sure you click on our Flickr page often, typically  I post new pictures there every week!

Our new homepage... featuring our notorious red velvet!

Happy November!

It's here- the first day of November. I can't wait to tell you about the new flavours we are offering this month, 

but first, let's talk cake. Look at this:

The 2 beauties above are my favourites from the little while. Both made for some very special gals, for 2 very different occasions. These are perfect examples of what you get when you mix a little bit of imagination with a little bit of experimentation- the possibilities for fun, unique cakes are endless!

Ok, let's get down to business- this month we're giving you pure, cozy comfort food in the form of coffee and tea! "Why, what do you mean?" (insert puzzled look and quizzical head scratch here) "how could one possibly fit all of the delicious aspects of my morning ritual into a cupcake?" Well... we did! Firstly, a chai latte cupcake(!) A delicious, richly flavoured chocolate cupcake paired with a chai spiced buttercream- and lemme tell you, that chai frosting is no joke. It's filled with cinnamon, cardamom, ginger and more! It's your fav drink from the coffee shop in a cupcake. 

Get ready Earl Grey fans (I know you're out there), because we did it! We made a delicious earl grey cupcake with the most amazing bergamont flavour in a light and spongy cupcake. It goes just perfect with the swirl of heavenly frosting on top: earl grey buttercream spiked with orange zest. I can't decide which one I like better-I'm a die hard Earl Grey fan. BUT, the can't-live-without-coffee-let-alone-chai side of me is really into the Chai latte cupcake. 

Swing by soon- these yummy flavours will be around until the end of the month!

Thanksgiving Menu

   Deep Dish Pumpkin Pie – home made goodness baked just for you!

5” $8    10” $15

   Apple Pie – a classic to finish off your Thanksgiving dinner!

10” $18

   Pecan Pie – another classic with a hint of chocolate

10” $18

   Pear Crumble Pie – seasonal pears topped with a delicious crumb topping

10” $18

   Apple Almond Tart -  almond frangipane and apples baked in a buttery crust

8” $15   10”   $20

   Maple Walnut Tart – An elegant maple twist on a classic butter tart

8” $15    10”   $20

   Pumpkin Cake with Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting  - our yummy pumpkin cake frosted with a twist on cream cheese buttercream, topped with candied pumpkin seeds.

Cupcakes   $2.75 ea              6” $30   8” $40

Cupcakes of the month... and more exciting news!

It's official... Autumn is here- this is the best time of the year to be a baker- the market is overflowing with delicious ingredients. The bakery smells like warm Autumn spices mixed with pumpkin, apple and pear. We have tarts, cupcakes, cakes and pies all inspired by the harvest.
From the feedback I get- everyone loves these flavours too! This year we're keeping that delicious apple cupcake I told you about last month on the menu because, well, why not? It's delicious! We have also added our (famous!) pumpkin cupcake with brown butter frosting and candied nut topping to the menu- the perfect way to celebrate Thanksgiving!
In other exciting news we have discovered the best recipe in the world for chocolate vegan cupcakes- Seriously, they are fudgy, moist and so chocolatey! Here at yummy stuff, everyone agrees that buttercream just isn't buttercream without real deal butter- we have been proven wrong on this one, some customers are claiming it's the best cupcake they have ever eaten. Pass the word around... tell all your vegan friends! We have the chocolate vegan cupcakes in the shop daily.

Are you as shocked as I am that this weekend is Thanksgiving?! Relax... we've got yummy desserts galore for you to order. Pssst... order early to avoid disappointment! If you do order late, we will have lots of treats  this weekend. Our full Thanksgiving menu will be posted momentarily.

Gemma's Cake and Cupcake tower!

I think its completely necessary to show you the new "cutest thing Morag ever made"- I think that one of the reasons I love it so much is because it really celebrates the Summertime, it's not particularly for a boy or girl, or an adult or a child, it's just a party cake that makes everyone smile!

                    Of course, it was for a special little 1 year old girl who happened to have her party in a park... the kiddos and adults loved it!

Everything on both the cake and cupcakes is edible. Right down to the picnic blanket! 

We're getting ready for fun times ahead at Yummy Stuff: stay tuned for our new website reveal soon! With the arrival of Fall later this month, comes our transition into Thanksgiving and Christmas! More yummy-ness to come soon!

September

We are busy- September is hands down, the month to get married. It's also the point when everyone starts migrating back to the city after a Summer of weekends spent at the cottage. School started earlier this week, and everyone is getting back into the (dreaded) routine. I bid adieu to a lazy Summer last weekend, celebrating with friends, a bonfire, and few of those delicious cocktail cupcakes we were baking up all Summer at Yummy Stuff! Perfect way to end a perfect Summer! Speaking of cupcakes, the picture above might look familiar- this September we've brought back last years ode to Autumn- an apple cupcake with a layer of bourbon caramel sauce nestled between the cupcake and the cinnamon frosting. Apple, caramel and cinnamon?! Seriously, what goes better together than that? The caramel sauce in this cupcake is so delish, it's  worthy of a small bowl and a spoon- straight!