Description

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A deliciously easy cupcake cookbook kids 8 to 12 will love

Cupcakes are some of the most magical, mouthwatering baked goods—but you don't need fancy equipment or tons of experience to make these fun, frosted treats from scratch. Cupcake Cookbook for Kids gives budding bakers everything they need to become a master cupcake maker, packed with foolproof baking tips, handy decorating techniques, go-to frostings, and easy-to-follow cupcake and frosting recipes.

This cupcake cookbook offers plenty of guidance on baking and decorating the perfect cupcake. Try your hand at classic staples like Rich Chocolate Cupcakes before leveling up with more advanced fun-filled cupcakes such as Butterbeer Cupcakes with Butterscotch Frosting. Celebrate by wowing your friends with birthday-themed Melting Ice Cream Cones or getting in the holiday spirit with Going, Going, Gone Snowmen.

The Cupcake Cookbook for Kids includes:

• Outside the box—This cupcake cookbook helps you ditch the premade mixes and learn the ropes of baking cupcakes entirely from scratch, including all the tools, tricks, terminology, and safety tips you'll need.
• Delight in every bite—You'll find recipes for 40 yummy cupcakes in this cupcake cookbook, ranging from fun classics to more unique advanced cupcakes, with "Ask an Adult" tips if you need extra help.
• Sprinkle of magic—Get to know your piping bag with 10 recipes for fluffy buttercream or smooth glazes, before topping them off with whimsical decorations.

With the Cupcake Cookbook for Kids, you can satisfy your sweet tooth with creative, delightfully decorated cupcakes made by you.

About the Author

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CHARITY CURLEY MATHEWS is the author of four cookbooks for kids including Super Simple Baking for Kids, Kid Chef Junior Bakes, and Pizza School. She’s been featured on Food Network.com, Epicurious, Huffington Post, ABC 11-TV, and News of Orange County as a family food writer and speaker. She’s the founder of Foodlets.com, a website full of shortcut recipes kids love.

Praise For…

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“What a fun way to get kids excited about being in the kitchen and experimenting with ingredients and flavors. My two kids can't wait to dig in!” —Sally Kuzemchak, MS, RD, Author of The 101 Healthiest Foods For Kids

“Who knew making beautiful AND yummy cupcakes could be so easy that my kids could do it? Charity Mathews makes it doable and fun to get kids baking tasty creations mostly on their own. My kids of 9 and 11 years have tried a few of these already, and the recipes and detailed instructions did not disappoint.” —Andrea Sterling

“This cookbook was a big hit for me and my kids! As a single dad and an inexperienced baker, baking is not easy for me and can be quite intimidating. I struggle with even the basics sometimes, and this limits the time I spend in the kitchen with my kids. Cupcake Cookbook for Kids. made me confident in getting back in and spending that quality time with my kids.” —Michael McGregor