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Harvey Wallbanger Cupcakes

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The Harvey Wallbanger Cake is one of my all-time favorite types of cakes – my mom makes them every Christmas and I can pretty much polish the entire thing off by myself (which is probably not a good thing…but sometimes you just can’t help it!). Anyways, I was excited to come across these yummy-looking Harvey Wallbanger cupcakes in cupcakequeen‘s flickr gallery recently. The recipe is from the book Cupcakes from the Cake Doctor by Anne Byrn ($11.16 at Amazon). I’m thinking this is going to have to be a new addition to the library…

P.S. How cute is the presentation with the little straws?!

13 Comments

tlc August 25, 2008 at 10:54 am

My mom makes this recipe too but as a bundt cake. I love this idea! The straws are a perfect touch since the alcohol in these recipe is what makes them so delicious.
PS: not a good choice for a baby shower (a mistake I made 2 years ago.) Make a virgin free alternate.
http://stemparties.blogspot.com/ August 25, 2008 at 11:11 am

YUM and COME ON – how cute are those with straws in them? What a simple idea that I’m going to steal.
Kim O. August 25, 2008 at 12:02 pm

So cute! Great idea for New Years or bachelorette parties, too.
http://blomsterverkstad.blogspot.com/ August 25, 2008 at 12:03 pm

Visiting you for the first time – what a wonderful blogg!!!! Thank you for inspiring me! Hugs from Sweden, Minna : )
http://fortheloveofweddings.blogspot.com/ August 25, 2008 at 12:10 pm

I have just stumbled across your blog, I love it! These are cupcakes adorable….love the straws!
LoriKaye August 25, 2008 at 12:20 pm

oh my gosh…these are so adorable and I think I will serve them at the next Bunco party…because I am the queen of vodka, and these just are so darn cute:) kisses
John August 26, 2008 at 4:04 am

I am fdeeling very hungry now just looking at the photo! Yum yum!
There are some cake sites listed within this wedding directory too: http://yourukweddingdirectory.co.uk/
John August 26, 2008 at 4:06 am

Great photos – I’m gonna hunt down the recipe and make some!!
Jacinda August 30, 2008 at 5:53 pm

I have the Anne Byrn cupcake book and I use it all the time and without fail people ask for the recipe. I highly recommend it!
Jac December 11, 2008 at 5:55 pm

I have this recipe on a old recipe card , but i don’t have a bundt pan and i was looking for a fun way to make it. This is perfect!
thanks a whole lot…..
Jac.
Oven Cooktop January 21, 2009 at 5:08 pm

These are a fabulous idea. Going to make them this weekend! Thanks!
Katie February 4, 2010 at 3:13 pm

Ladies, is it safe to assume the alcohol cooks out during baking. Opening a coffe house and would love to serve this but most patrons are college students and under age.
Thank you
jenn s. February 5, 2010 at 11:40 am

Hi Katie –
After a little research, it looks like alcohol does NOT all cook out during baking, so you’re probably safer sticking recipes that don’t include alcohol. Here’s a little more info on the subject:
http://www.cdkitchen.com/cooking-experts/
http://bitten.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/02/19/six-kitchen-myths-that-deserve-debunking/?_r=4

However, not all “cocktail themed” dessert recipes have alcohol in them. Fore example, here’s a recipe for Margarita Cupcakes that doesn’t include any alcohol if you use a non-alcoholic frozen margarita mix:
http://www.food.com/recipe/margarita-cupcakes-with-key-lime-icing-245882

Good luck with the new business!

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