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  <read_at>Fri Aug 15 00:00:00 -0700 2008</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[This book is beautiful and nicely organized, with hints for baking cupcakes at the beginning, lists of cupcake recipes, frosting recipes, and a whole section of suggested decorations.  At the end is a little chart that matches cupcake recipes with frosting counterparts.  Yum.  It also has very clear directions for baking novices.<br/><br/>However, my attempt at making the &quot;chocolate macaroon cupcakes&quot; with &quot;dark chocolate frosting&quot; failed.  First: the frosting was a disaster.  I had to dump the whole batch into the toilet.  I don't know if I bought non-melting chocolate or whatever, but it was a gross combination.  Second: the chocolate macaroon cupcakes were just macaroons in a cupcake tin.  That was a little deceptive and they were difficult to get out of the tin.  (yummy, though)  I really wanted to stick a candle in a cupcake, so it was disappointing to have cookies instead, even if they were delicious.<br/><br/>If I had another event for which to bake cupcakes, I'd try again.  Just be aware that the recipes may not be cupcakes after all: I'm wondering if the &quot;healthy&quot; or &quot;blueberry&quot; cupcakes might turn out to be muffins.]]></body>
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