I like to bake more than I like to cook. One of the things I enjoy baking are cupcakes. Now you’d think that I would make them and eat a bunch, but I don’t. I actually like to make them, frost them, try one to be sure they’re alright, and give the rest away. I’m not much of a pastry or donut person but do occasionally have that cupcake craving.

What is it about cupcakes that I, and so many others, love so much? Could it be their simplicity? Could it be the fun frosting or endless decorating possibilities? Or maybe cupcakes are one of those “comfort foods” that take you back to your childhood. Whatever it is, I’ll always enjoy baking cupcakes and looking at cupcake recipe books.

Take a look through these fun books and see if it sparks your imagination, or sweet tooth, and get baking!
 
 

Oh, and are the two photos at the top the cutest??? On the left is a picture of Marshmallow Sheep Cupcakes and on the right are Nesting Baby Bluebirds Cupcakes. You can find the recipes, thanks to Martha Stewart, at Oprah’s website.