Red Velvet Cupcakes

Just the mere mention of Red Velvet cakes or cupcakes is enough to delight me...I simply loveeeee Red Velvet! I find it so sexy & to me it exhume elegance. Don't ask me why I think so, but my guess is because of its velvety red color. I've always associate red with sexy & elegance...What more velvety red! Such a beautiful color indeed!

Bear with me but I had always have this 'craziness' over Red Velvet cakes. I guess it wouldn't be a surprise to all that it is then my ULTIMATE recipe to try out! Honestly, I've been wanting to bake it but never did have the guts! I just don't want to spoil the elegance of the cake by spoiling it :-P That's just how special Red Velvet is to me!

To those who is wondering what Red Velvet is all about, allow me to delight you with some description of it ;-)

A Red Velvet Cake is actually a cake with either a dark red, bright red or red-brown color. Common ingredients in making a Red Velvet are buttermilk, butter, flour, cocoa, and of course the red food coloring. Because of its bright red color, Red Velvet is very dramatic looking which is offset by a creamy white frosting, usually made of cream cheese. Red Velvet is considered a kind of comfort food & of late, it is gaining it's popularity in commercial bakeries & cafes, especially in the U.S & Canada.

I had my shares of Red Velvet at some of the restaurants & cafes around town...and I finally decided that it's time for me to bake my own version of Red Velvet Cupcakes...

 Red Velvet Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Toppings

 

I simply adore the velvety red color of this cupcakes...Can't resist snapping loads of pictures! :-P

To those interested, I'll be adding this cupcakes into my "Cupcakes Series By Ritz Passion - Royal Series" ;-) Hopefully with this additional flavour, you'll be spoilt with more choices :-)

I was also honoured to be able to bake this for one of my strongest supporters,  a husband & wife team, Mr. M & Mrs. S.A, whom had invited me for a gathering at their house recently...I've always loved spending time with them as they are such a great host...and of course a great friend :-x Thanks Mr. M & Mrs. S.A for welcoming me to your home, for lavishing me with such graceful hospitality...My sincere gratitude to both of you...Hope you've enjoyed the Red Velvet Cupcakes which was baked specially for you ;-)

Specially Baked For Mr. M & Mrs. S.A :-x

Till my next post, have a great day to all!

Cupcakes & Friendship

I recently introduced my "Cupcake Series By Ritz Passion" and already I received an order for it...Thanks to my strong supporter, SHAR...Hugs!!!!

SHAR told me that a few of her friends are hosting several gatherings & she would love to bring some of my cuppies along....So sweet of SHAR :-x To SHAR's friends,  what a lucky bunch you are for having blessed with a sweet & thoughtful friend like her ;-)

SHAR is my biggest brownies fan but this time around, SHAR ordered cupcakes from my "Cupcake Series By Ritz Passion"...and she ordered from all three series - Passionate, Indulgence & Royal...

Passionate Series - Orange Poppy Seed With Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

Indulgence Series - Peanut Butter With Peanut Butter Frosting

Royal Series - Peanut Butter & Jam With Nutella Frosting

My Gift To SHAR For Being A Great Supporter ;-)

And while baking SHAR's order, I couldn't resist baking some of my own...After all, who can ever resist cupcake with Nutella frostings?!!! I also took the opportunity to play around with my deco, just for fun ;-)

To SHAR & her friends, I hope you have enjoyed every bite of the cupcakes...and may your friendship blossom as sweet as the cupcakes ;-)

Thanks SHAR for your continuous support! Big hugs for you!!!

Meeting Up With Syaz - My 1,000th Visitor!

Remember the Ritz Passion's "1,000th Visitor Contest"? Allow me to juggle your memory ;-) Last month, on the 25th May 2010 to be exact, to show my appreciation to all my blog visitors, I had organized Ritz Passion's "1,000th Visitor Contest" - http://ritz-passion.blogspot.com/2010/05/ritz-passions-1000th-visitor-contest.html .

  

Thinking it might take a while before I can announce a winner, as I was pretty sure not many is even aware the existence of my blog :-P I told myself it might be another 2 or 3 weeks before I'll receive an email from the winner...Boy! Was I dead wrong!! Just within a few hours of posting it in my blog ( I posted the contest at 1:54pm ), at exactly 3:38pm I've already found my "1,000th Visitor"! What a nice surprise this was for me...Hugs to all those who had supported me!! :-x
 

When I received Ms. Syaz email that day, I was overjoyed & immediately call to congratulate her...She was really excited about winning a free set of my cuppies :-P Through our telephone call, we went ahead trying to set up a date for us to meet up...Unfortunately, our meetings was postponed several times due to both our busy schedules...

Great news though...We finally managed to meet up last Monday, 21st June 2010 at my place...What a great evening it was for me! Syaz, who hails from Taman Melawati, Kuala Lumpur, is a sweet and bubbly lady. A Graphic Designer by occupation, she even has her own blog...Check it out at  http://syazyne.blogspot.com/.

I was so ecstatic about presenting Syaz with her winning prize, which is a set of cupcakes from my special Indulgence & Royal Series, two of my new creation from "Cupcakes Series by Ritz Passion".

Syaz was all excited upon receiving her prize that I can't help feeling happy seeing her reactions...This is what motivate me, seeing those around me all excited and happy with my gift of love...What a wonderful feeling it is...

To Syaz, my congratulations to you for being Ritz Passion's 1,000th Visitor! Hope you'll continue supporting me and do spread the love :-x

From My Indulgence Series - Peanut Butter & Peanut Butter Frosting

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From My Royal Series - Peanut Butter & Jam With Nutella Frosting

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Syaz With Her Winning Prize

To the rest, remember, a surprise is still waiting for the 2,000th Visitors ;-)...Check it out at http://ritz-passion.blogspot.com/2010/05/surprise-is-waiting-for-ritz-passions.html. Once again, thank you for all your loving & support! Hugs!!!

"Cupcake Series By Ritz Passion" Sneak Preview

As I was browsing through the web looking at all those yummy cupcakes from our local and international bakers, an idea suddenly struck me...What if I create a "Cupcake Series for Ritz Passion"? That way I can give my customers more selection in flavors and price range...

Being tired of the normal cupcake flavors like those of vanilla, chocolate and such, I decided to create more tasteful cupcakes...Mind you, this idea of mine is still at the 'sketch board' stage and  I'm still flipping through my priced recipe diaries and working extra time to make it a reality soonest possible ;-)

I however, can't contain my excitement and would love to share some 'sneak preview' of my "Cupcake Series By Ritz Passion"...Basically "Cupcake Series By Ritz Passion" will be divided into three ( 3 ) series - Passionate, Indulgence and Royal Series...

Passionate Series - as the name implies, this range of cupcakes have delighted many of my loyal customers. From the classic Vanilla, Orange Poppy Seed to the irresistibly Chocolate Moist,  all the most loved flavors are here.

Orange Poppy Seed With Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

Indulgence Series - a series of cupcakes with irresistible mouth watering flavors that is worth indulging your palate on....Flavors include Carrot & Walnut, Banana, Peanut Butter and much much more.

Peanut Butter Cupcake With Peanut Butter Frosting

Royal Series - an exquisite top of the line selection fit for connoisseur of cupcakes and serious cupcake lovers. No doubt this series is most definitely a grown-up treat which provides luxurious desserts in individual-size portions. From Baked Ricotta Cheesecakes to Peanut Butter &  Jam with Nutella to the famous Red Velvet Cupcakes.

Peanut Butter With Strawberry Jam Filling & Nutella Frosting

Hope you've enjoyed the 'sneak preview' & I really can't wait to whip up more of all those goody cupcakes ;-) Keep logging in to my blog to know more about the "Cupcake Series By Ritz Passion"...Till then, have a glorious day!!