Tuesday, February 10, 2009

The Red Velvet Cupcake Revolution

So there has been a red velvet cupcake revolution - no seriously. I started baking them what - two weeks ago and can you believe I almost have 1,000.00 in revenue from these cupcakes. If this is ANY indication of where my future is headed - then let's go.

And you know what's funny is that I don't even bake. I HATE baking. It's too methodical and not free flowing - like I tend to be. BUT, the people LOVE these cupcakes.

So, I guess it behooves me to keep the Red Velvet Cupcake Revolution going, right? So...I am.

I'm developing recipes for a few more flavors...wanna hear them?

  • Rum cupcakes
  • Banana pudding cupcakes
  • German chocolate cupcakes
  • Peach cobbler cupcakes
  • Pineapple upside down cupcakes
Can you believe this? Me...the master of Everyday Cookin has now been baking. WOW - well, that's where I've been - lol.

Soon, I'm going to figure out how to ship these suckers online. Wanna place an order?!?! LOL

Seriously folks - it's all about staying true to two things - your passions and your dreams. You have them for a reason. Living out your passion is an art - be creative!

-DTW





































43 comments:

Nicole said...

Very cool! Your cupcakes look great. Where are you selling them? How fun to be following your dreams AND making money at the same time.

Beautifully.Conjured.Up said...

I LOVE RED VELVET CAKE!! I'm very proud that you're making a profit...let me know when the cook book comes out so that I can purchase it :)

laughing808 said...

Rum cupcakes......yum

Congrats on the success of the red velvet cupcakes. I wish you much success.

And if you come to Maryland next month, can you bring a sista at least one.......LOL

Anonymous said...

How do you place an order for some? What are your prices? Hit me on the backline with the info please.

Rosa's Yummy Yums said...

Your cupcakes seem very successful! Great ideas!

Cheers,

Rosa

Unknown said...

wow... where's mine? :)

Unknown said...

haha, where do i sign up to be the people :) i like the sound of those banana pudding cupcakes...

Babz Rawls Ivy said...

Hey babe...your a baker.

YOU ARE A BAKER! LOL!

fuzzy said...

Be careful, you start dishin out Red Velvet Cupcakes and you gonna get a line outside your house! They are not to be messed around with!

Dave Van Buren said...

damn you selling them? I've been giving them away. How much you charging? I might start a pushing mine.. lol

Debbie said...

Who doesn't like a good cupcake! Yours all sound delicious and from the pictures were a big hit!!!

Anonymous said...

Oh great! one of my co-workers brought some red velvet cupcakes the other day! Great Post and congratulations!

Go B.

Anonymous said...

You know why I'm doing the James Brown dance. Red velvet is not my flavor, but I'm glad you're expanding your passions.

The Short (dis)Order Cook said...

Well, of course you are rockin' the cupcakes. They looked great and now everyone wants one.

I think you are meant to do more baking. Bring on those other cupcakes please.

Janine said...

So maybe there's hope for a non-baker like me:)

Congrats! That's awesome. Let me know when you're ready to ship to Jersey.

jesse said...

All your cupcakes sound amazing, but I'm still dying to get a bite of that red velvet one... mmm!

Lori Lynn said...

Hi Darius - congrats on your successful cupcakes. I absolutely love all the photos of your happy customers.
LL

Anonymous said...

I just made red velvet cupcakes over the weekend. I used Paula Deen's recipe. They were excellent but I had a bowl of icing left over. Any suggestions for all that left over icing and can I freeze it?

Dee said...

Look at all those happy faces eating your cupcakes!

I haven't tried red velvet cupcakes, really must give it a go soon. And those rum cuppies sound fantastic. What would your frosting be?

dancehard said...

damn it now I want a big ass slice of red velvet cake from California Pizza Kitchen! I'm getting one tomorrow!!

LizNoVeggieGirl said...

Haha, love it!! :-D

Sha Boogie said...

Do not joke about taking orders because I will place one! lol

I am always begging my MIL to bake me a red velvet cake...mmmmm!

Rich Fitzgerald said...

Dude, my wife goes to this place called The Cupcakery. She pays like $2.50 a cupcake and there are probably a good 20 in our freezer. I just think they are okay, but her and the kids love them. They have a chain of those stores in selected cities. You might want to check them out.

There is a lot of money in cupcakes.

Jami B. said...

I really need to find new friends....some that know how to bake cupkaes...lol

Mizrepresent said...

If you are GREAT at something sweety, don't stop...just keep doing what you are doing...you know you are making a world a better place...one sweet tooth at time!Happy Valentimes Day!

Unknown said...

happy valentine’s day… :)

Alicia Foodycat said...

They look so good! But if you can figure out a way to ship me a pineapple upside down cupcake I will be a happy woman.

Jameil said...

cupcakes are love. i'm not so much with the red velvet but in small doses like a cupcake? perfect!

Unknown said...

You obviously bake as well as you cook. Hubby made me pineapple upside down cupcakes. Love them!!! But for some reason they go to quick. lol

CreoleInDC said...

Totally cool that you are making money doing what you love!

*Tanyetta* said...

Wait, you said Peach Cobbler Cupcakes!!!!!!!

Figure out how to ship and you will be UNSTOPPABLE :)

Maria said...

I hope you figure out a way to send them! All of your cupcakes sound amazing!

La Bella Cooks said...

I will definitely take a shipment!

Jersey Girl Cooks said...

Awesome! I love seeing all these happy people eat your cupcakes.

Jersey Girl Cooks said...

Awesome! I love seeing all these happy people eat your cupcakes.

Recetas al instante said...

I want a cupcake too please.
olga.

redmenace said...

You are so sweet. Those look delcious! Good luck on the new site. I'm thinking of doing the same.

RocaFella07 said...

YES! @ Rum cupcakes!!!

;-)

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

Hi Darius!

Cupcakes like these sell for $3 each in NYC!

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Love happy r&b music said...

This is my mom's favorite dessert...they don't seem to mind it all that much either :)

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