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Giveaway: Sweet cupcake treats

21st January 2010

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Have you ever tasted something that quite literally makes your eyes close and roll up behind the lids? A piece of food that the mere thought of makes your mouth water?

I’m not a big cake eater. But Siobhan’s cupcakes did this for my entire family.

Look at these lovelies:

Look at the detail!
Look at the detail!
She made these just for Eric, who loves jets
She made these just for Eric, who loves jets
We all ate the icing first, although Lucy was a bit more overt about it
We all ate the icing first, although Lucy was a bit more overt about it

Moist, airy, not-too-sweet. Siobhan makes this to-die-for buttercream frosting, and homemade fondant, which she molds into the shapes you see. This winter she also started baking mini cakes to the detriment of waistlines everywhere. But the tastebuds are going nutty with flavours like classic vanilla and chocolate, and spiced apple and walnut for the more adventurous.

She lives in Ajax with her two sons and hubby, works a day job, then bakes. She’s a rockstar. If you ever need some special treats for a birthday, wedding, or party of any sort, think of her, and check out her website at For the Love of Cupcakes (you should pop over there just to see the gallery of deliciousness. There are sheep cupcakes, people. Sheep!).

Because we need to share the love of cupcakes at Durham Region Baby, I have a half dozen Valentine’s or floral ones to give away to a lucky reader. Check out Siobhan’s site and leave a comment with your favourite creation. We’ll pick a winner tomorrow.

Happy drooling!

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There are currently 39 responses

  1. On January 21st, 2010 at 9:45 am, Tara said:

    I like the sheep cupcakes..adorable!!
    Everything looks so yummy!

  2. On January 21st, 2010 at 10:12 am, Jen O. said:

    Tara stole my answer! I love the sheep cupcakes, too, as well as the ladybug. And I’ll take one in every single flavour, please!

  3. On January 21st, 2010 at 10:34 am, Jenna F said:

    I love the garden ones!! where there are flowers a butterfly and the lady bug!! so creative!!!
    Great job!!

  4. On January 21st, 2010 at 10:35 am, Denise said:

    Cupcakes, yum – I love the ladybugs, they are adorable.

  5. On January 21st, 2010 at 10:42 am, Laura W. said:

    Everyone calls me the cupacke queen as I am always making cupcakes; however, mine pale in comparison to these! the are amazing!!!! I would have to say I love all of them but my favourite – the flowers!

  6. On January 21st, 2010 at 10:59 am, Sandra said:

    Hey tara and Jen stole my answer :P i LOVE the sheep too! i also love the cake for “easton” with the monkey on it! yumm

  7. On January 21st, 2010 at 11:08 am, Sarah said:

    I also love the sheep… They are FRICKING adorable… The lady bug is cute too…

  8. On January 21st, 2010 at 11:29 am, Diana said:

    I love both the mini-cake with the peony on the top and the mini-cake for Easton. Both are so adorable. I have you booked marked in my favourites already and will definitely keep you in mind for my daughter’s first birthday in April.

  9. On January 21st, 2010 at 11:31 am, Diana said:

    Just saw on your site that the winner gets Valentine cupcakes. I bet they are going to be really pretty. Hope you post pictures.

  10. On January 21st, 2010 at 11:50 am, Sara said:

    The sheep are far too cute to eat. But I think my fave is the little strawberry one. Or the mini-ladybug (in fondant?) one. Adorable!

    Oh, and yeah, now I’m STARVING…

  11. On January 21st, 2010 at 11:51 am, Sarah @ whentwobecomesthree said:

    I love the floral cupcakes – the sunflower especially. Totally Scrumptious!

  12. On January 21st, 2010 at 12:14 pm, Nicola said:

    The sheep cupcakes are soooo cute!!! They’re my favourite! The flower ones are beautiful too! They’re all great!

  13. On January 21st, 2010 at 12:29 pm, April said:

    I can certainly appreciate people in the cake business a whole lot more after recently making 48 Cookie Monster Cupcakes for my little boys 2nd birthday this past weekend. And I have another dozen or so to make for tomorrow night. A lot of work goes into these. I must have spent 6 hours making mine. And although they turned out well, they didn’t look like these! Kudos to for “For the Love of…” to make such beautiful creations, raise a family and work! My favourite from the site are the sheep as well. They are adorable. Closely followed by the ones with little strawberries on the top.

  14. On January 21st, 2010 at 12:40 pm, Leslie said:

    I am currently taking a cake decorating class @ Michaels in Oshawa and I am on maternity leave. I am finding it hard to cope with all the daily chores, including taking care of my 4mth old daughter. I applaud you for you dedication to your business especially since you work all day and take care of your family and then try to fit in baking. Wow I hope I will be as organized as you once I get back to work. My favourite is the lady bug cupcake.

    Well done

  15. On January 21st, 2010 at 1:05 pm, siobhan said:

    wow – i am really humbled by all your comments – thank you all so much for the wonderful feedback!

  16. On January 21st, 2010 at 1:24 pm, sarah gaylor said:

    I have had her cupcakes and they are absolutely delicious!!! I love the floral swirly ones, so prett1

  17. On January 21st, 2010 at 1:52 pm, Leisa said:

    They all look great – the floral ones look delish – more icing…mmmm! But seriously my faves are the cupcakes with the breast cancer ribbons on top….a touching tribute.

  18. On January 21st, 2010 at 2:42 pm, Christy said:

    My favourites are the peony one and the sunflower – totally amazing.

  19. On January 21st, 2010 at 2:57 pm, Melanie said:

    I like the ladybug cupcakes they are so cute, ALMOST to cute to eat.

  20. On January 21st, 2010 at 3:20 pm, DoodlesMom said:

    The medical ones would be great as we sit here in the hospital waiting room!! My MIL and I both want some, please! can you email them to me? :)

  21. On January 21st, 2010 at 3:29 pm, Rachel said:

    I have a soft spot for anything to do with breast cancer awareness, so thats my pick. next would have to be the sunflower… reminds of summer, and in the winter, thats all I long for… well, warm weather, and cupcakes :)

    wonderful creations! congratulations.

  22. On January 21st, 2010 at 3:37 pm, Karen D said:

    This is awesome! I’ve been looking for a good local place to get cupcakes forever. All of her work is beautiful but my personal favourites are all the flower cupcakes.

  23. On January 21st, 2010 at 4:07 pm, Shana said:

    I love the sunflower…so summery and yummy!!!

  24. On January 21st, 2010 at 4:23 pm, Dawn Whitney said:

    I love the doctor/hospital cupcakes! What an awesome job she does on all of them. Really shows its not just a job, and that she really enjoys it and puts her heart into it! :D

  25. On January 21st, 2010 at 4:34 pm, siobhan said:

    you guys rock!!! can’t wait to meet the winner!

  26. On January 21st, 2010 at 5:10 pm, Angeline Mair said:

    Amazing job Siobhan! You are very talented. My daughter has chosen the cake with the monkey for her little brother’s first birthday! Plus, she wants mom to make these cupcakes for our afternoon activity. I’m not that talented. I love all the floral cupcakes. What could be better than a bouquet of cupcakes to put a smile on someone’s face. Thank you for sharing your talents.

  27. On January 21st, 2010 at 5:38 pm, Andrea said:

    I had them for the first time just before Christmas and OMG….delicious!!!!! You have a real talent. Keep up the great work.

  28. On January 21st, 2010 at 6:06 pm, Debbi said:

    Love Love Love the ladybug, the flowers (especially with hte little silver decorations) and the Happy Birthday Debbie! Cupcakes – so cute!! Great job! The best thing is this girl is super nice too – met her at the Market Moms show at Mill Run and she was great!

  29. On January 21st, 2010 at 7:06 pm, Nicole said:

    i loved the lady bugs…they are sooooo cute!

  30. On January 21st, 2010 at 7:33 pm, Sally said:

    All of Siobhan’s creations are works of art! I particularly love the garden designs, especially the ladybug.

  31. On January 21st, 2010 at 8:04 pm, Carolyn said:

    Love the chocolate cupcake, with the white icing and blue fondant flower on top. Very elegant.

  32. On January 21st, 2010 at 10:39 pm, Emma said:

    Can’t resist the sheep – cute!

  33. On January 22nd, 2010 at 12:40 am, vitina said:

    I love all of them! Must.Have.Cupcakes.Now!!! :)

  34. On January 22nd, 2010 at 8:27 am, gaby said:

    siobhan’s cupcakes are awesome. the best part is the amazing buttercream frosting. the taste is unbelievable. they put anything store bought to shame. you must try these cupcakes for your next birthday or special occasion or just because life is short…eat a cupcake!!

  35. On January 22nd, 2010 at 11:25 am, Elizabeth said:

    Wow! So many comments, and all in the name of cupcakes!!

    All the cupcakes look amazing, beautiful, cute, creative and delicious…

    After looking at all the cupcake/cake photos on her site, I have to say that the medical themed cupcakes are my favourite…specifically the cupcake with the fondont pills on top! Hilarious.

  36. On January 22nd, 2010 at 12:55 pm, Anie S. said:

    The sheep ones, definitely! I was all psyched to have dozens of cute pink frosted mini cupcakes for my daughter’s birthday. I am a huge cupcake fan and the ones on Siobhan’s website look fabulous – I haven’t had really yummy ones since I lived in Vancouver so I was super excited about trying “for the love of cupcakes” Unfortunately our plans for the party have changed :(

  37. On January 22nd, 2010 at 3:09 pm, Colleen said:

    Love the sports-themed ones! My son’s b-day is next month too……..hmmm

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