Baby Cakes is a fabulous bakery that specializes in gluten free, vegan and (mostly) sugar free baked goods. Which is perfect when for adults and kids with specific allergies and when you don’t want your kids bouncing off the walls from sweets. Baby Cakes is based in New York City and just opened up a new location on the west coast… Sadly in downtown, which I rarely venture, But I’m still holding out on a West Hollywood location. Below is the recipe from creator, Erin McKenna, for Chocolate Cupcakes and Vanilla Frosting. Yummy! Feed yourself and your kids yummy treats without feeling a twinge of guilt! – THE WIFE
Chocolate Cupcakes
YIELD: 1 dozen
1 cup garbanzo and fava bean flour
1/4 cup potato starch
2 tablespoons arrowroot
1/2 cup cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup coconut oil
2/3 cup agave nectar
6 tablespoons applesauce
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup hot water or hot coffee
Frosting for serving (see recipe below)
Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line one, standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners and set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, potato starch, cocoa powder, arrowroot, baking powder, baking soda, xanthan gum, and salt. Add the oil, agave nectar, applesauce, vanilla, and hot water directly to the dry ingredients. Stir until the batter is smooth.
Pour 1/3 cup of the batter into each prepared cup. This portion will almost fill the cup up entirely. Bake the cupcakes on the center rack for 22 minutes, rotating the tray 180 degrees after 15 minutes. The cupcakes will bounce back when pressed and a toothpick inserted in the center will come out clean. Remove from the oven.
Let the cupcakes stand for 20 minutes. Transfer them to a wire rack right side up and cool completely. Using a frosting knife, gently spread 1 tablespoon of Frosting over each cupcake. Place the cupcakes in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Vanilla Frosting
YIELD: enough for 1 dozen cupcakes
1 1/2 cups soy milk
3/4 cup soy “Better Than Milk” powder
1 tablespoons coconut flour
1/4 cup agave nectar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cup coconut oil
2 tablespoon lemon juice
In a blender or food processor, combine the soy milk, “Better Than Milk” powder, coconut flour, agave nectar, and vanilla. Mix the ingredients for 2 minutes. As the machine blends, slowly add the oil and lemon juice, alternating between the two until all parts are incorporated. Pour the mixture into an airtight container. Place the container in the refrigerator for 6 hours, or for up to 1 month, before using. – Goop.com
(Myself and Chelsea arrive and must have a photo with the balloons, but its just the begining of many)
I’ve always been an devoted and loyal Mulberry consumer… To date I own 4 Mulberry purses, 2 wallets and an entire set of travel luggage, and that’s not mentioning their clothing. So naturally I was delighted when an invitation turned up for their Winter dinner. On my door step arrived 2 lavender and pink Balloons attached to a cotton candy pink envelope with my name in dazzlingwriting. Already I was thrilled for such a festive and girlie evening. So on December 9th I travelled to the Chateau Marmont with my new Mulberry bag and best friend, Chelsea. The evening was hosted by Mulberry’s new creative director, Emma Hill and included all things girlie and pastel: Balloons, Bows, Candy Jars filled with sugary confections and an impromptu dance party to end the evening. Below are a few of my favorite photos. – THE WIFE
Chelsea and I
Chelsea and I play around with the Fuji Instamatic Camera. So much fun, I must get one of these Cameras.
Stylist Lauri and Vanessa Lunt from Mulberry
Stylist Cher Coulter and I play in the hundreds of ballons.
Chelsea, Mulberry’s Creative Director Emma Hill and I
Emma Hill, the creative director of Mulberry, says she was watching The Virgin Suicides while designing the spring collection, and with all the seventies prints and nursery colors that make up the film, it’s easy to see her inspiration translated to her latest offering of clothes and accessories. On Monday night, she took those cinematic cues to the next (and decidedly more optimistic) level with a night of girlish pop, candy, and balloons at the Chateau Marmont. But despite the springtime feel inside, outside was an icy downpour, and while the wintry weather might have made the Brits feel at home, the Los Angelenos were quite relieved when the party was moved into Bungalow 1, complete with a roaring fire.
This was Hill’s first official trip to L.A. in her new role for the brand, andLiberty Ross and Laury Smith (both in black leather pants) welcomed the designer to town along with other guests like Kate Bosworth, Lily Collins, Gia Coppola, and, of course, a Mulberry-raincoat-clad French bulldog named Archie that made the rounds after dinner.
Another highlight was the Fuji cameras that served, along with pastel bouquets of flowers, as the table centerpieces. Their white design made for a chic accessory, and as the night went on, everybody tried their hand at a little amateur photography. Late-night party crashers Orlando Bloom andAlexander Skarsgard arrived after dinner to pose for Kate Bosworth, whileDJ DAniel L’amour created the perfect sound track for the festive scene.
But the proof is definitely in the pictures below.
—Lawren Howell/Vogue
Candy jars filled with pink and pastel candy make up the center pieces and fun hand stamped places cards.
Everyone received these darling Mulberry bow bracelets to take home.
Myself and Liberty Ross
Kate snaps some Photos
Myself and Cher as she Cheers to the Camera
Cher and I kick off a little disco dancing party
Miss Vanessa Lunt and I
Doing what I do best… Posing for another picture.
Gia Coppola and Natalie Love with their Dates
Chelsea and I …one more picture before heading home
This video for Miss Dior Cherie just about sums up the heart of my very girlie essense in about 45 seconds. The song is called “Moi Je Joue” by Brigitte Bardot. It’s a fun little tune, perfect for dancing around your room in frilly lingerie. -THE WIFE
"THE WIFE" is for the timeless wife or elegant wife to be. Whether THE WIFE favors a career working in the corporate world or has dedicated her time and efforts as a housewife, She always maintains a happy and healthy family. THE WIFE is an astounding woman and amazing mother, who proudly makes time for her husband and children. THE WIFE loves to cook, has a passion for party planning, a fondness for etiquette, adores decorating and keeping a beautiful home and of course dressing the part. THE WIFE cares about being "green" and takes the time to make her home environmentally friendly. Finally THE WIFE dedicates her spare time to charitable causes and giving back to her community.
- Miss Taryn Cox
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