Cupcake Fondue.
Pinterest is killing me.
Really it is. My demise has began.
It’s making me sit on my rear for hours at a time and skip workouts and go to bed at a highly unreasonable hour and make things like this cupcake fondue. All signs point to a heart attack if you ask me.
Why didn’t someone warn me just how addicting it was is? Why doesn’t my home look like any of the ones I pin? Why does it make me want to stand in front of the stove all day like it’s 1955? Why haven’t I ever made cupcake fondue in my incredibly deprived life?
And more importantly, why didn’t anyone tell me that wasabi peas were so… wasabic? My tongue hurts.
[As a side note, how cute are my little cupcakes’ brightly colored unmentionables way up there? Heather sent me those a while back. I love cupcake liner lingerie.]
Remember when I gave you a sneak peek of these pictures on Facebook yesterday and you all thought I made brownie pops? Tricked you, didn’t I?
You should be glad.
This is soooo much more exciting.
Funner. Prettier. Fancier. Sparklier.
So awesome that I make up words to describe them.
Not only are they super fun, but they are 100% customizable. Unless you want to make some sort of vegetable cupcakes and dip them in some sort of something not sweet at all. Not allowed. That is unacceptable.
Cupcake Fondue
idea from pintsizesocial via bakeitpretty
for the mini cupcakes: Easiest would most likey be a boxed mix of your choice, but I used this white cake recipe.
for the “fondue:” You can use either melted white chocolate, vanilla cream glaze, or any other frosting of your choice of course. I think it would be great to have multiple fondues (chocolate, vanilla frostings) but I’m not sure how realistic it is – it wasn’t for me!
toppings: various sprinkles, shredded coconut, mini chocolate chips, crushed cookies, etc.
This is really so simple. All you need to do is prepare your frosting or melted chocolate of choice (if it is a glaze/melted chocolate, I suggest keeping the heat on under the fondue pot. If it is frosting such as buttercream (which is possible but would be challenging for “dipping.”) keep the heat off under the fondue pot. Assemble small bowls with your toppings of choice. Bake your cupcake flavor of choice in mini liners and serve!
Now here’s a serious question: I bet you didn’t think I liked sprinkles this much, did you?
226 Comments on “Cupcake Fondue.”
Ok now these are ACTUALLY the cutest things EVER!!! Ahh I so wish I had a little cupcake bar right now…I’m getting a great idea now for my husband’s birthday party next week!
I am also obsessed with Pinterest. I wish I could have a house and just magically turn the rooms into some of the stuff I see on Pinterest. I think a Pinteresters Anonymous needs to be formed….
And a sprinkles anonymous for me.
I think heaven looks something like this. Actually, cupcake fondue while on a free for all shopping spree in Anthropologie. With a gin and tonic.
Oh man. That might be my heaven.
How much fun is that?!?!
So Fun! I think a cupcake fondue/wine girl party is in order! :-)
love it!!
My hero.
I requested a pinterest invite about a week ago and am anxiously awaiting my email! As if I need more inspiration than what I already find out there :)
I got a fondue pot for my bridal shower and I’ve been looking for good fondue recipes. This is perfect!
I am obsessed with fondue! I have a cheese fondue recipe that was my mom’s in the 70s: http://www.howsweeteats.com/2010/01/cheese-fondue/. It is delicious if you like traditional fondue!
This looks fantastic!!! I will definitely be making it ASAP–thanks for the recipe!
these are just darling.
Okay…this might be the best idea ever for a baby shower!!!!! These are gorgeous. I can’t get over the perfect light that you have. Favorite photo is the one with the little cupcake pyramid. The colors of the liners are perfect and I love all of the white-ness in the background. Definitely want to scoop these right up!!
Thank you!! That is my favorite one too. :)
This is so wrong it’s right. I think you should start a fondue shop that specializes in these =)
Hahahah that would be SUCH a fun shop! But I’d probably eat everything.
oh. my. word.
this is the most fabulous thing i have ever seen.
This is ridiculously cute and clever! :)
Thanks for holiday smile :)
These are adorable! Best idea ever! I think I should have these on my birthday
Cupcake fondue sounds about perfect. I love fondue. And cupcakes. But I do not like sprinkles…so I would need to find something else for the dipping.
I am so happy right now. These are the best!!
These look like so much fun!! Great for a birthday party. Or any random Tuesday. ;-)
I have been warned of the dangers of pintrest…I dont think I can stay away much longer.
Swooon! These cupcakes are so purdy! Almost too pretty to eat…almost.
i am in love with these little baby pretties!!! i think i may try these for EASTER!! a good green center piece–stack them on my jadeite cake plates and then they will be allll eaten and you will have nothing to throw in the trash!!!! so you hit an earth day beauty as well!!!LOL!!!
How do you get your pictures to look so bright?! I am just as amazed with the photography as I am with the food. Keep it up please!! :-)
I use only natural light and then use Lightroom to edit if needed. But I have great light that comes in my dining room window everyday for a few hours. These pictures are barely edited at all because it was so bright.
Oh my gosh that is such a great idea to use at parties! Love it!!
basically the cutest thing I have seen in awhile! Round up the kids OR BIG Kids and let’s have some fun. Hopefully Easter it is!! :)
What an amazing idea!! My friends would love this and it’s perfect for a potluck!! Love your blog!
xo – Marie
Chocolate & Wine
I have been looking for a way to disguise my desire to eat lots of sweets as a party for my friends, this looks like the perfect thing.
So cute!
These are so adorable!!
What a great idea!!
This is precious! And genius! I clicked over to pinterest last week and had to stop myself . . . probably a good decision. I can see how easy it would be to get super addicted!
What a great idea and a beautiful post!! Do they have a sprinkles of the month club? They should.
If so, I need to be enrolled immediately.
What a fun idea! I love the little pink and yellow chips :)
These are SO CUTE! What a great idea! I’d love to do this for a girl’s night/bridal shower/baby shower/Steph just wants to eat cupcakes :-)
Your pictures are also amazing!
Thank you!
This is the cutest idea!! I love everything you post, from recipes, shopping hauls to the lovey-dovey hubby stuff! You’re one of my favorite blogs to visit each day and I had to give you a shout out on my “What I’m Loving Wednesday” post.
I hope you have a great weekend!! Happy Easter!
http://perfectlyimperfectjenn.blogspot.com/2011/04/what-im-loving-wednesday_20.html
Thank you so much Jennifer!
Great idea — I personallly love all your sprinkles!!
I’m so glad I’m not the only one with a serious Pinterest addiction. I’m so pinning this right now, best.idea.ever!
These are genious!
Best idea ever. I mean, that’s all I can even say. AMAZING!!! :)
What an adorable idea! I am going to make this for my next girl’s night! We love feeling like big kids!
What a fun idea! I would have never thought of “cupcake fondue”. Thanks for sharing!
This is quite possibly the best idea I have ever heard.
These are the most adorable things I’ve ever seen. You should pretty much write a cookbook at this point full of nothing but recipes that use rainbow sprinkles. And bacon. Bonus points if the sprinkles are on the bacon. Have a happy Easter!
Hahah now that is a recipe I need to try!
OMG- you are crazy, Jessica! :-) Cupcake fondue? That is seriously amazing! That last photo of all of the cupcakes is incredible!
You’re killing me!! So creative! I’m gonna show this to my husband…then I’m gonna say “I’ve created a monster” just you wait.
Cool!
What a cute idea! I absolutely love your pictures and all of the fabulous colorful sprinkles :)
If a dessert has sprinkles on it I will almost always choose that one to eat. Can’t help it. I’m instantly drawn to anything with sprinkles. Will need to try this one with my daughter and niece.
I’m drooling. Cupcakes. Sweet fondue. Sprinkles? They’re all gorgeous!
This is so the sort of party I would have. What a wonderful idea!! And the cupcakes are so cute!
Who needs dying eggs when you can dip cupcakes! Best idea ever!!
This is such cute idea! I love dipping little delectable treats in even more sweet deliciousness!