Cupcake blogs we love
Cupcakes are right up our alley at DotComGiftShop. Not only are they sinfully delicious, but they're as pretty as a picture too.
Here are some of our favourite cupcake blogs, which truly showcase everything we love about these beautiful indulgences.
Cupcakes Take The Cake
Cupcakes Take The Cake was founded by New York-based Nichelle Stephens and Rachel Kramer Bussel.
Since then, the blog has developed into a staggeringly large community of cupcake enthusiasts, allowing people to share recipes, decorative ideas and much more aside.
The blog publishes cupcake recipes of it's readers, links to other cupcakes websites of interest, as well as reviewing every cupcake cookbook they come across.
Cupcakes Take The Cake claims to be the number one blog about cupcakes and with over 5,000 hugely insightful posts in their archives, it's difficult to dispute that claim.
Cupcake Bakeshop
Cheryl Porro is a software engineer by day, but a talented baker of cupcakes by night. The Cupcake Bakeshop is her amazing blog.
Since 2005, Cheryl has published a vast array of delicious cupcake recipes, using all kinds of ingredients and individual ideas.
What makes the Cupcake Bakeshop quite special is that Cheryl is also a keen photographer, meaning the images of her cupcakes are nothing short of stunning.
The simple design and layout of this blog makes it a joy to read and incredibly easy to navigate. So if you're interested in anything to do with cupcakes, we highly recommend the Cupcake Bakeshop.
52 Cupcakes
52 Cupcakes is another blog that's been going strong since 2005 and has a wealth of information about anything and everything to do with cupcakes.
You'll find lots of delicious recipes, special cupcake baking tips and pictures of the author's dog Layla, staring longingly at the delicious finished cakes.
You see, there's a real personal touch to 52 Cupcakes, which makes it a fantastic read as well as a valuable resource for anyone interested in cupcakes.
We definitely recommend this blog, as do the hundreds of official followers that visit and share ideas on a daily basis.
The Cupcakery
Wendy has enjoyed a lifelong love affair with two things, photography and baking. And she puts both of these passions to good use with her fantastic blog, The Cupcakery.
Described as her 'search for the perfect cupcake recipe through lots of spilled flour, taste testing and inspiration', the Cupcakery has lots to offer.
Not only can you find recipes and expert insights that draw upon all of Wendy's experience, but there's a wealth of links to other cupcake sites, which ensures you'll always find what you're looking for.
So if you're into cupcakes, make sure you pay a visit to The Cupcakery. You certainly won't regret it.
Crumbs & Doilies
Crumbs & Doilies are London's premiere cupcake company and their fantastic blog highlights just some of the amazing work they do on a daily basis.
With rich and famous cliental including rock gods Coldplay, it's interesting to visit the Crumbs & Doilies blog, just to see who they're baking for.
Of course, it's not just celebrities that get their cupcakes from this special shop and the amazing products they produce for weddings, birthdays and other special occasions really is something to behold.
Unlike other cupcake blogs, Crumbs & Doilies don't share their recipes but just by looking at their work you can't help but feel inspired and ever so slightly hungry.