Iron Cupcake SF Challenge!

Aphrodisiac: a substance that increases sexual desire.

Want to keep your sexual desire going, check out this aphrodisiac challenge and see if the combinations will have you on the road to love. FingerSweets is going strong with a double combination deal, Banana Chocolate Chip. 

This Banana Chocolate Chip mini is composed of a banana chocolate chip cake, a classy creamy dark chocolate frosting, and topped with a banana chip to add that perfect crunch. 

Let’s see if this double sexual combination takes the lead!

Iron Cupcake Black & White Challenge Results!

Fancy Smancy, this formal Black & White Iron Cupcake SF Challenge was an upscale affair. Minis were dressed to impress with many oreo inspired ideas and a monotone coconut delight. 

FingerSweets’ Chocolate Cream danced the dance but unfortunately did not shine when it came to Hostess with the Mostess, Baach and White, What a Hoot, and Coconut Man.

We’ll see what happen next in February for the Aphrodisiac challenge.

What combinations would you like to see for this inspired love cupcake?

Iron Cupcake SF Challenge!

It’s a new year and the Iron Cupcake SF challenge is kicking off a formal Black & White theme.

FingerSweets is putting its best foot forward with a Chocolate Cream mini. With a simple twist to the cupcake filling this mini takes that hostess cupcake flavor and transforms it with sophistication.

The Chocolate Cream mini is composed of a chocolate cake with a special cream filling, a thin layer of chocolate ganache and a dollop of cream filling to finish its the aesthetic appearance.

Check back and see if this simple mini will place in tonight’s challenge.

Iron Cupcake Bake Off Challenge Results!

Packed full of fun, this month the Iron Cupcake SF Challenge had seventeen bakers. The range of minis was broad with Maple Bacon, Mexican Chocolate Cake, and even a couple tasty vegan options – Lavender with Lemonzest and Chocolate Peppermint with Eggnog.

The FingerSweets mini, Mallow Chocolate Graham, was wiped clean however this upscale s’mores cupcake was unable to move up the ranks with such other great delights competing side by side.

We’ll see what develops in January with the unique theme of White.

Any ideas what kind of white cupcake you would make?

Iron Cupcake SF Challenge!

It’s the last Iron Cupcake SF Challenge of the year and it’s a Bake Off.  Now is the time to bring out our best, our signature cupcakes or in FingerSweets’ case a first place favorite.

Mallow Chocolate Graham (a.k.a S’mores)!

This cupcake was a favorite amongst the attendees of the Iron Cupcake Challenge last February and was the most popular mini for many months throughout the year. 

This upscale version of the campfire treat brings together a graham cracker cake, thick chocolate ganache filling and thin layer on top, finished with a homemade marshmallow frosting, and torched to get that toasted yummy taste.

Will the Mallow Chocolate Graham be a winner in the Bake Off…stay tuned!

Iron Cupcake Spice/Herb Challenge Results!

Savory and Spicy cupcakes took the stage and few such as Mexican Hot Chocolate and Cinnamon Horchata made their way into the winning circle. 

Traditional and tasty FingerSweets' Spiced Carrot was ranked most creative amongst the judges. This is a first time for FingerSweets win most creative - Way to Go!

Next challenge is the annual Bake Off where it’s time to bring on your signature cupcake. Any guesses what will be FingerSweets signature cupcake of 2011?

Iron Cupcake SF Challenge!

The holidays are upon us and it’s time to spice it up!

Bring on the spice or herb infused cupcakes and let’s get the festivities started!   

FingerSweets went with a traditional favorite – Spiced Carrot. 

While a traditional and seemingly easy flavor to pull off it still took four test batches. Finally, in the end the result was a perfect entry for this month’s spice challenge. The Spiced Carrot mini brings a spice filled cake with textured carrot throughout, topped with a traditional cream cheese frosting and sprinkled with toasted pecans.

Let’s see if spice is key to life (or just the night) at this month’s challenge.

Watch for results!