Lola Pearl Bake Shoppe: 2012

Sunday, December 30, 2012

Awesome ALERT: Topsy-Turvy Dogs in the Snow Cake!

We've said it once, and we'll say it again, the amazing cake artist, Shannon Pilarski of Creative Creations Cakery is top notch!

This awesome topsy-turvy tiered cake is one of our favorite cakes of 2012. We're loving the details of the fondant pups playing in the snow!

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Saturday, December 22, 2012

Last Minute Christmas Cupcakes eBook!

It's not too late to download our newest project, kindle eBook "Christmas Cupcakes: Last Minute Cupcake Baking and Decorating Recipes" available on Amazon, http://amzn.com/B00AQ9YXJO.

Santa wants cupcakes this year, so make some festive ornament cupcakes, or pay homage to the man in red via jolly ol' Saint Nick cupcakes. Whichever your choose, you will surely impress your guests with these easy, kid-friendly cupcake ideas!

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Friday, December 21, 2012

Oh, Christmas Tree [Cupcakes]

All you need is green frosting, a star tip + pastry bag, and yellow fondant star to make these beautiful cakes.

Looking for more last-minute cupcake inspiration? Download our newest ebook! http://amzn.to/TcFh9Q

Send us your Christmas cupcakes! Email your pictures to askLP at lolapearlbakeshoppe.com!

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Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Spotted: Snake Cupcakes!

Little boys love cupcakes just as much as little girls. That's why we love these awesome slithering snake cupcakes! Perfect for a 7 year old's birthday party!

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Presenting: Christmas Cupcake eBook and Candy Cane Cupcakes

It's that time of year: when you frantically scour the internet or your cookbook stash for impressive, quick and delicious holiday desserts. Cupcakes are perfect for such an occasion.

Christmas Cupcakes: Last Minute Cupcake Baking and Decorating Recipes has last-minute desserts that pack a powerful creative punch! Just take a look at the candy cane cupcakes featured in the Kindle eBook!

Download, review and share our newest eBook!
Happy Baking!
http://amzn.com/B00AQ9YXJO

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Friday, December 14, 2012

Christmas Cookie Traditions

Christmas is all about traditions, old and new. Our family's favorite Italian cookie is 100% the giugiuleni, or sesame seed cookie.

What about you? Do you bake them yourself? Or do you order from a local bakery?

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Gingerbread Cupcakes - Party Perfect

Yes, we are slightly gingerbread obsessed. That's why these gingerbread cupcakes with mini gingerbread men warm our hearts. Make them at home with store-bought gingerbread cookie dough to make your life a little easier. Use red royal icing to make the dots and you've got your self a well-dressed army! Pin It

Thursday, December 6, 2012

Candy Cane Cookies - Visions of Sugar

... candy cane dreamland ...

Who's to say you can't bring in winter wonderland colors such as pink and lime green?!

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Santa vs Elf - Christmas Cookie Battle Royale

When it comes to face cookies, there's no better time than during Christmas. Elves and Santa faces surround you this month and it's time to bring them into cookie form! These are by far our favorite of the season!

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Let it snow [snowflake cookies]!

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! This is the type of snowfall we prefer! Awesome snowflake cookies!

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Sunday, December 2, 2012

Gingerbread People - Cookie Inspiration

...... fa la la la la la la la la la ......

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Pink Gingerbread House Lovin'

Pink Gingerbread House

Three words that bring nothing but smiles to the LP team. Cake decorator, Mallory Battistoni created this amazingly awesome maison. Brava!!

Special thank you to CW23 producer @laurenmariehall for snapping this pic of the gingerbread house!

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Thursday, November 29, 2012

Christmas Cupcakes on set!

As always, we had a great time making festive cupcakes on set at "Winging It, Buffalo-style!"

We love this behind the scenes action shot!

Stay tuned for video from today's segment! xo - L

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Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Time to roll out the gingerbread!

Will you be making gingerbread men or a gingerbread house this year? Stay tuned! We will be featuring lots of inspiration for gingerbread men and women! :)

Looking for a gingerbread recipe? Click here for ours!

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Celebrity Post: Spiderman cake + cookies!

Brava, Heather, on an awesome cake for Jonas's 3rd birthday! We love the matching cookies!

Want to be featured on LP?

Send us a picture of your cake, cupcakes or cookies!

askLP at LolaPearlBakeShoppe.com

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Thursday, November 22, 2012

Giving Thanks with Turkey Cookies!

Happy Thanksgiving!

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Sunday, November 18, 2012

Twilight-inspired Birthday Cake!

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Sunday, November 11, 2012

Holiday Cupcake Menu - Peanut Butter Bliss

It's never too early to start planning your holiday menu. This year, why not bring everyone's favorite peanut butter balls, or buckeyes, to your cupcake repertoire?

Bake chocolate cupcakes and make our peanut butter mousse. Whether you chop peanut butter cups or drizzle chocolate sauce, your family will fall in love with these cupcakes!

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Thursday, November 8, 2012

Bob Gregg Art + cupcakes

Local Buffalo artist Bob Gregg recently hosted an art reception. On hand were mini chocolate almond cupcakes and admiring onlookers.

On Facebook? Like Bob Gregg Art!

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Sunday, November 4, 2012

Caramel, fo' drizzle!

Spotted: Caramel Cupcake Paradise

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Pink Ombre Cupcakes - part deux

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Monday, October 29, 2012

Sweet Halloween Fun!

It's always a good time on CW23's "Winging It, Buffalo Style"! Here are some pics of our segment today! A special thank you to Creative Creations Cakery for sharing two awesome monster cakes!!

Hosting a cupcake decorating party? Download our eBook! http://amzn.to/Oa1TX6

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Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Witches Broom Cookies

These witches broom cookies are an adorable addition for Halloween dessert tables. All you need are cookies (with a hole), skewers and raffia.

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Halloween DIY project idea!

Halloween is a great time to try out your creativity. Let those creative juices flow with simple items like a pumpkin, sticks, yarn and bats.

Learn how to make this after the jump!

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Monday, October 22, 2012

Spooktacular Halloween Cake!

Gravestones + Owl + Full Moon =
Spooktacular Halloween Cake!

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xoxo, LP

We are who we are because of the support from our friends and family. Social media has allowed us to keep in touch with our loved ones near and far.

We love sharing the pictures and recipes that create special occasions for all of the Lola Pearl community. Thank you for your continued support and love!!

xoxo, LP

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Saturday, October 20, 2012

Spotlight On: Wickedly Awesome Spiderweb Cookies!

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'Tis the season for owl cupcakes!

If you caught our last post, you will know that owls are so hot right now! Chocolate buttercream and a small star tip make it easy to decorate your own owl cupcakes. Make sure you pull the frosting out from the middle to make the "feathers" more owl-like!

We love these "evil owl" cupcakes and purple beak!

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Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Owl Cookie Love

These owl cookies are a hoot! Absolutely adorable!

What makes these owls special are the heart-shaped cookie they are on. It's a clever way to bring the colors of Halloween into a family-favorite shape.

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Cupcake Doppelganger ALERT

@BobGreggArt

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More Spider Cupcakes

We've all about DIY Halloween cupcakes with the eBook release, http://amzn.to/Oa1TX6 which is why we love these super kid-friendly spider cupcakes!

Licorice + M&Ms = Spider Cupcakes!
Perfect for Halloween!

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Snickers + Cupcakes = YES

It's hard to think of a combination better than the fan-favorite Snickers candy bar + chocolate cupcakes!

Take a page from the Amazon eBook "Halloweeen Cupcakes: Decorating and Recipes" and make these cupcakes! http://amzn.to/Oa1TX6

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Friday, October 12, 2012

Celebrity Post [Halloween Edition]: Spider Cupcakes!

In honor of the release of our newest eBook, "Easy Halloween Cupcakes: Decorating and Recipes", we are presenting a Celebrity Post - Halloween Edition!