Cupcakes & Studmuffins

Find these smash teddies in the kids valentine's sugar cube- launching for preorder here on February 1 at noon (12 p.m.) sharp. :)

I love moments when it's not TOO crazy over here. When I can breathe, I get inventing, and when I get inventing, fun things happen. Who here would be up for a COOKIE-GRAM!? I've compacted these cookie squares into a shape worthy of a mailer box- meaning this might be something I can actually ship across Canada! Testing. Testing. They're inspired by High School Valentine's Day to ANYONE who remembers cookiegrams, candygrams and flowergrams. Y'know those things boys and boyfrie...nds (and girls and girlfriends) would send their crush to their homeroom. If you got loads you were 'popular' and if you didn't you gave your sweetie for not buying you one and embarrassing the heck out of you . #cookies #cookiebar #cookiegram #crush #cookiesofinstagram #valentines #oreo #cookiebutter #bakersofinstagram #shoplocalbowmanville #durhamregion #valentinesday #foodie #food52 #bakersspotlight

**Update: SOLD OUT, link removed** The New Years Eve Sugar Cube preorder is now open while supplies last. Click the link to go to the ordering page. :)

Sports cakes don't have to be overly 'team and equipment' centred. I'm pretty sure you got that this was a baseball cake and half of it is an ode to ballpark snacks (come on spilled coke and popcorn)! Remember the good old days when we could go to stuff like that? On the bright side, I think I'm saving more money by not having anywhere to go or anything to do. But there was always something so frustratingly satisfying about a $7 Haagen-Dazs bar. ... #baseballcake #baseball #bluejays #bluejayscake #cakesofinstagram #cakedecorating #buttercreamcake #cakecakecake #bakersofinstagram #toronto #dripcake #durhamregion #shoplocalbowmanville

Hey guys. Quick note for 2021! January is officially full and while I WILL be doing something for Valentine's, I'm currently not accepting orders past January (outside of anyone who already has a date held with me). I've been full steam since I attempted to 'take a vacation' in March and I need to take a breather to figure out where to go next and sort some things out. When your head is down, unfortunately it's hard to look up and get a clear picture of what's going on! As s...olo-preneurs if we don't plan this time in advance, we take bookings through it and a break never comes. I'm sorry if it happens to fall on YOUR birthday. I will post once I re-open for bookings. I know it's often hard to get dates with me if you aren't 1-2 months early so hopefully this will also help put everyone on a more even playing field (if even for a moment!) Thank you for your support as always!

Happy (yesterday) birthday @steph_bawlersandcrawlers ! This girl is one of the sweetest people I've had the pleasure of meeting (more so) this year!! I attempted to combine some of her favourite cake looks (splashes of colour, piping, gold leafing and macarons) all into one brightly coloured cake. Fun cakes for fun girls! #buttercream #buttercreamcake #cakedecorating #cakesofinstagram #cake #bakersofinstagram #baking #sweetapolita #sweetapolitasprinkles #cakecakecake #bowmanville #durhamregion #bakersspotlight

A Christmas tree made of some of my most used supplies! A very Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all of you. With every post like, share, review or purchase you've helped my business grow and reach new eyes. I've had so many new, friendly faces join in on my journey this year but I'm ALSO so so grateful to have so many loyalists that have been with me since year 1! You each hold a special place in my heart and I hope I show you that with everything and anything I make yo...u. I often go overboard because your support means THAT much. I'm not gonna talk about how this year was, I can only say I think EVERYONE in the world learned a thing or two and that those learnings probably made us better overall. So take that positivity and have a rocking good Christmas everybody- Zoom or no Zoom, there's no reason not to have fun (we've been doing it all year!) Xo Michelle #christmas #christmastree #shopsmall #shoplocal #bowmanville #durhamregion #flatlay

Making bombs! (Maybe I should specify cocoa so this isn't flagged?!) I thought they looked pretty all laid out and being filled so I snapped ya'll a production shot! In my contest a lot of you said that your fav part of 2020 was getting to hang out with your fam more (like 90% of you)! So now I'm wondering how many of you have made cocoa bombs as a family activity?... #hotchocolatebombs #hotchocolate #hotcocoabombs #marshmallows #chocolate #christmas #baking #shoplocalbowmanville #shopsmall #durhamregion

An oldie but a goodie! This was my tree from a better year, 2019! I'm a huge buttercream tree advocate, that's for sure! Christmas prep has been intense around here - and it's only ramping up. I'm going to be turning on my email auto responder as I just can't keep up with admin right now- if you DO have an order still this year though, trust I'll get back to you. I'm keeping an eye out for you guys . Non newsletter subscribers, look for my upcoming post to see whats in the... final (NYE) sugar cube for 2020 and how you can get one! #christmasbaking #christmas #christmascake #sweetapolita #sweetapolitasprinkles #christmastree #buttercream #cakesofinstagram #cakecakecake #bakersspotlight #bakersofinstagram

*Update: Sold Out, link removed. THANK YOU!!!!!!!** The preorder for the holiday Sugar Cube is now open! Click the link to take you to the ordering page while supplies last! Can't wait to help you all celebrate the ho-ho-holidays!

Yesterday was #NationalGingerbreadDay and I had no idea- but boy did I make a ton of it for you lovelies! I'm sorry to those of you on the waitlist who couldn't get your hands on one but I'm here to remind you that tomorrow's preorder for the holiday sugar cube contains a mini mug-rim version of this! If you DID score one, tag me in your photos (if you aren't a private account)- I'd love to see what you did! ... Sprinkles- @sweetapolita 's aptly named 'Gingerbread Forest' #gingerbread #gingerbreadhouse #pyo #sweetapolita #sweetapolitasprinkles #chrismascookies #christmas #holidaybaking #christmasbaking #bakersofinstagram #feedfeed #cookoesofinstagram

Set your alarms, loves! Monday marks the launch of the Thanksgiving Sugar Cube . The preorder begins at 12pm sharp, with links going live on Instagram (in my bio) and on Facebook. The Thanksgiving Sugar Cube will be available in three different sizes depending on the amount you need for your family. Medium and large sizes will be delivered while small boxes are pickup ONLY in Bowmanville. Please note that individual sizes may sell out. ... Small Cube $35 2x Cupcakes (1 Pumpkin Cinnamon Bun, 1 Chocolate Cream Pie) 1x Apple Fritter 1x Pecan Pie Bar 1x Pumpkin Pie Bar 1x Apple Crisp (4 oz) 1x Paint-Your-Own-Cookie ( to keep your kid or self entertained) Includes taxes (no unnamed surprises this time to avoid family brawls). No delivery- must pick up the small cube in Bowmanville between 10 am and 11:30 a.m. Medium Cube $60 2x Cupcakes (1 Pumpkin Cinnamon Bun, 1 Chocolate Cream Pie) 2x Apple Fritters 2x Pecan Pie Bar 2x Pumpkin Pie Bar 1x Apple Crisp (8 oz) 2x Paint-Your-Own-Cookies ( to keep the kids entertained) Includes delivery (Bowmanville to Ajax) and taxes (no unnamed surprises this time to avoid family brawls) Large Cube $90 4x Cupcakes (2 Pumpkin Cinnamon Bun, 2 Chocolate Cream Pie) 2x Apple Fritters 3x Pecan Pie Bar 3x Pumpkin Pie Bar 1x Apple Crisp (12 oz) 4x Paint-Your-Own-Cookies ( to keep the kids entertained) Includes delivery (Bowmanville to Ajax) and taxes (no unnamed surprises this time to avoid family brawls) Wanna know when the other cubes launch? Check my preorder highlights tab for the 2020 calendar! #sugarcube #doodle #treatyoself #treatdelivery #thanksgiving #thanksgivingdesserts #durhamregion #holiday #shoplocalbowmanville #shoplocal #shopsmall

Probably the cake I've made the MOST over the last couple years. What's YOUR fav chocolate bar?! Mine (in no particular order) ... - Galaxy/ Dairy Milk - Wunderbar - Reeses - Snickers - Twix Least favourite -Crunchy -Bounty -Crispy Crunch -Coffee Crisp #cakebaking #cakephotography #cakecakecake #cakeinspo #cakemasters #chocolatecake #dripcake #chocolate #bakestagram #bakersspotlight #bakersofinstagram #baking #shoplocalbowmanville #durhamregion

Today is the #disneyvillainsbakingcollab2 as hosted by @frecklesandfrostingbakery and @brittanie.bakes! I chose a Z-lister of Disney villains- as far as they go- because you guys know I love myself something fresh. Enter the 'Man Eating Wreath' from The Nightmare Before Christmas. It's made of cupcakes, modelling chocolate and @sweetapolita candy coated chocolates and sugar pearls! Hands up if you thought I was already starting Christmas content? TNBC is actually billed (thro...ugh MUCH heated debate) as a HALLOWEEN movie, which makes this piece ultra timely for October 1st. The movie is about Halloween characters in a Halloween town and their discovery of Christmas. So even though you might get some Christmas feels, the director himself says it's Halloween, through and through. #disney #disneyvillians #nightmarebeforechristmas #maneatingwreath #cupcakecake #halloween #halloweencake #christmascake #jackskellington #cakemasters #cakeart #wilton #sweetapolitasprinkles #sweetapolitapartner #sweetapolita #bakestagram #cakecakecake #bakersofinstagram #bakersspotlight #findyourbakinginspiration #shoplocalbowmanville

This lil mini (seriously, it's mini, it's like a personal cake) is for my one and only brother. Happy Birthday, Matthew! If you know him, maybe you see the resemblance. If you don't, swipe .... He's basically one of the biggest Jays fans there are...and now he is one!... On cake! This also got me thinking too- maybe mini characature cakes should become a thing! Ain't nothing like seeing your own face... #bluejays #bluejayscake #baseballcake #baseball #baseballlife #sweetapolitasprinkles #sweetapolitapartner #sweetapolita #batflip #cakecakecake #cakeinspo #cakedesign #cakephotography #cakedecorating #cakemasters #bakestagram #bakersspotlight #bakersofinstagram #cakesbae #findyourbakinginspiration #featuremyparty

Happy Supersoft Birthday there big shoots! Who out there watches @letterkennyproblems ? I'm assuming MOST of you are Canadian though that's totally not a prerequisite. If you're unfamiliar with a 'Supersoft birthday party', it's basically anything considered (traditionally) unmanly. Picture men in boas with princess crowns drinking fruity drinks and cupcake decorating. Sounds like a fun time to me!... If you ARE a fan, get after it! Pitter Patter. Cake Topper: @richerdesignco Sprinkles: @sweetapolita pastel sequins and circus non-pareils #letterkenny #letterkennycake #birthday #supersoft #supersoftbirthday #birthdaycake #cakebaking #cakemasters #cakedecorating #cakecakecake #bakestagram #bakersofinstagram #bakersspotlight #featuremyparty #feedfeed #durhamregion #crave

It means a lot to me to be apart of your special celebrations. I know there's so much selection out there- from ice cream cakes to grocery store cakes to custom. So thanks for letting me be apart of the action. I definitely take the challenge seriously (sometimes almost too seriously. Butterflies: edible wafer paper... Sprinks: @sweetapolita gold dragees and 'yes way rose' Icing design inspired by @brittanymaycakes #buttercreamcake #butterflycake #butterflies #anniversary #anniversarycake #cakebaking #cakedesign #cakemasters #cakecakecake #bakestagram #bakersofinstagram #bakersspotlight #shoplocalbowmanville #findyourbakinginspiration #cake #durhamregion

The most LITERAL 'Sweet 16' cake I've ever made. I'm becoming a huge fan of negative space numbers as well as EXTREMELY positive space numbers like this! I filled in the gaps with PEZ, @jellybellycandyco , gumdrops, chocolates, Sweet Tarts and @sweetapolita sprinkles in 'Hallo-Queen'! The whole cake then got topped off in macs and lollies. Girls just wanna have fun. And candy.... #sweet16 #sixteen #birthdaygirl #partyinspo #sweetapolita #sweetapolitasprinkles #candycake #cakeart #cakedesign #cakeinspo #cakecakecake #macarons #sweetsixteen #bakestagram #bakersofinstagram #bakinginspo #shoplocalbowmanville #durhamregion #bakersspotlight #findyourbakinginspiration #feedfeed #cupcakeproject

Oh hey! Who is ready to start seeing more fall/Halloween content around here?! If you think it's too early let me just tell you something real quick. Retail sales people and creators are in the business of INSPIRING you to prep for a holiday or big occassion. How will you know you want this super cute sprinkle skeleton cake for Halloween if I don't show you it's possible BEFORE Halloween hits?! If I posted it ON Halloween you'd be like "damn, file that idea for next year ...cause this time around is OVER." Sidenote: knowing Halloween probably won't be it's usual self this year I WILL have a super fun Halloween Sugar Cube so you don't have to feel like you missed all the treats! Watch for it Mr Skeleton is made from @sweetapolita 's new 'Lovely Lavender' matte sugar rods. I filled out the background with MY FAVOURITE Halloween medley- 'Fab-boo-lous'. As always you can save 15% on your order with code Studmuffins15! #halloween #halloweencake #halloweendecor #cakebaking #cakeart #cakephotography #cakecakecake #cakemasters #sweetapolita #sweetapolitasprinkles #fallcake #spookycake #bakestagram #bakersofinstagram #findyourbakinginspiration #featuremyparty #cupcakeproject #cakesthatinspire #cakesdaily #cakemasters #feedfeed #shoplocalbowmanville

Cakes for cuties! Many of you know I used to be an event producer working with some of the biggest brands out there. We made a ton of magic over at @yellowhouseevents (they still are) but we couldn't have made anything happen without our amazing accountant Val! Val taught me how to manage million dollar budgets and be extremely detailed. She gave me the $ foundations which has totally helped me take this lil biz into its 4th year. I couldn't have been any happier to create th...is LOL candytopia for her little princess. Swipe to see this super cute 6 year old loving her surprise! Sprinkles : @sweetapolita 'wanderlust' and nonpareils - save 15% on your orders with code Studmuffins15 at checkout! #dripcake #candycake #lolcake #loldoll #lolsurprise #cakeart #buttercreamcake #cakemasters #kids #kidscake #birthday #cakeinspo #bakestagram #bakersofinstagram #cakestyling #cakecakecake #bakersspotlight #cupcakeproject #irl #bakery #feedfeed #findyourbakinginspiration #sweetapolita #sweetapolitasprinkles #dollcake

September! Sugar Cubers got a taste of 'fall' this past weekend with my pumpkin spice and apple pie cupcakes! The pumpkin cupcake in particular is a pumpkin spice cake filled with caramel and topped with caramel buttercream, marscapone whip and a mini pumpkin pasty ( not a perogie ).... With thanksgiving right around the corner, I wanna know what fall flavours you guys loveeeee. Maybe something will inspire the next box! I also want to let you know that the next Thanksgiving cube will be available in S, M and L sizes- because I know there's all sorts of traditions and family sizes out there and I want to help you find 'the right size treat box' to pair perfectly after all that turkey ! #fall #pumpkinspice #pumpkincupcake #pumpkinpasty #psl #fallcupcakes #cupcakeproject #cupcakesofinstagram #cupcakeinspiration #bakestagram #bakersofinstagram #bakersspotlight #feedfeed #myredpathrecipe #bakery #durhamregion #shoplocalbowmanville

Probably one of the prettiest smash cakes. This might become one of my new things friends. I absolutely love the look of this number outlined in gorgeous ethereal buttercream flowers. It's perfect for any sort of outdoorsy/fairy/pretty photoshoot and I'm living for it! Hope everyone has a relaxing Sunday- I know I need one after the week I've had! I'll be back on emails tonight and tomorrow .... #cakephotography #cakestyling #smashcake #flowercake #floralbuttercream #pipedflowers #wildflowers #cake #cakemasters #cakedecorating #bakersspotlight #bakersofinstagram #bakestagram #findyourbakinginspiration #feedfeed #birthday #cakesdaily #cakecakecake

Peanut Butter Cup Brookies! I was so thrilled you guys loved the classic brookie that I messed around with it a little and invented the peanut butter cup parallel! Instead of chocolate chip cookie dough it's peanut butter cookie dough (with cups). Instead of a regular brownie, it's a brownie with pb cups. And INSTEAD of bit chips, this baby is topped with Reese's, Reese's pieces, pb chips and peanuts.... If you got your Fall sugar cube, these babies are coming at you TODAY! #brookie #cookiedough #brownie #reeses #bake #bakestagram #bakersspotlight #cupcakeproject #feedfeed #bakersofinstagram #treatyoself #dessert #sugarcube #durhamregion #shoplocalbowmanville

Welcome to the main stage of #dragracecakecollab2 as hosted by myself and my EXTRA special co-host @wendywomyn_cakes. Today we challenged an amazing group of bakers to show you their charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent as they show off bakes influenced by the Queens of seasons past (just click the hashtag above to get in on the action)! I'm representing Mama Ru herself! As SOON as she walked the runway in a gown featuring- herself- I knnnnewwww this would stay an iconic lo...ok (swipe for the inspo ). I hand painted the image from her dress with @sweetsticksau Edible Art paint and featured the hair as best as I possibly could with cotton candy (the humidity just wanted to keep diminishing it on me- harsh environmental realities!) I'm now gonna sit back, enjoy all the other bakes and wait patiently for @rupaulsdragrace to call me up for my Superfan drag makeover. #rupaul #dragrace #dragracecake #rupaulcake #cake #cakemasters #cakeinspo #cakedecorating #cakestyling #cakedesign #bakersspotlight #sweetapolita #sweetapolitasprinkles #featuremyparty #findyourbakinginspiration #cupcakeproject #feedfeed #tasty #worldofwonder #bakestagram #bakersofinstagram #shoplocalbowmanville #durhamregion #cakecollab

"Funky is a neon T-shirt you buy at an airport gift shop next to a bejeweled iPhone case. This is luxury.David Rose Just a little glimpse into the closet of the Haus of Rose for the #schittscreekbakecollab! It was either David's black sweaters or a collection of Moira's wigs. Click the hashtag if you're a fan of the show to view more SC inspired bakes throughout the day. Thanks to our collab hosts @rachelsvintagekitchenbakes , ... @beautifulcakesbyana and @tummytaleswithsudha #schittscreek #roseapothecary #davidrose #cookies #ewdavid #cookieart #cookies #cookiesofinstagram #danlevy #baking #bakersspotlight #bakersofinstagram #featuremyparty #cookies #cookieinspo #feedfeed

* edit: link removed- DM for waitlist* The Fall Sugar Cube Pre-order is now live! Click the link below to order for delivery this Saturday! This week's box contains: 2x Cupcakes (1 Apple Pie/ 1 Pumpkin Spice)... 2x Peanut Butter Cup Brookies (PB Cup Brownie/cookie dough bars topped in ganache and Reese's) 2x Cookie Dough Magic Bars 2x Carrot Cake Cookie Sandwiches (sandwiched with cream cheese icing) 1x Edible 'Berry Crisp' Cookie Dough (bake it into cookies or eat it raw) 1x Pecan Pie Caramel Apple by Biscuits to Baskets *Includes tax and delivery (Bowmanville to Ajax) and a surprise See more

It's almost time to launch this weekend's Sugar Cube! We are back to 'regular' size following that epic birthday cube and this time around you can find the following FALL themed treats in celebration of September! 2x Cupcakes (1 Apple Pie/ 1 Pumpkin Spice)... 2x Peanut Butter Cup Brookies (PB Cup Brownie/cookie dough bars topped in ganache and Reese's) 2x Cookie Dough Magic Bars 2x Carrot Cake Cookie Sandwiches (sandwiched with cream cheese icing) 1x Edible 'Berry Crisp' Cookie Dough (bake it into cookies or eat it raw) 1x Pecan Pie Caramel Apple by @biscuitstobaskets *Includes tax and delivery and a surprise Preorder launches TOMORROW (Tuesday) at 12 (noon) with links live here in my bio or on Facebook. Delivery takes place Saturday, September 5 from 1 to 7pm between Bowmanville and Ajax (pickup in Bowmanville also available- select Bowmanville on the order form and enter 'pickup' as the address). #sugarcube #delivery #doodle #fall #shoplocalbowmanville #durhamregion #bowmanville #ajax #whitby #oshawa #courtice #ajax #bakery #shoplocal

Final voting for Durham Reader's Choice is happening now! The fields have been narrowed to the businesses with the top votes in each category and I wouldn't even still be standing without your support! You can find my lil biz in these categories- and you can vote once per day until September 27th! THANK YOU!... Clarington Best Bakery https://www.durhamregion.com//food-dr/subcategories/bakery Best Cakes and Cupcakes https://www.durhamregion.com//food-drink-grocery/subcatego Best Dessert https://www.durhamregion.com//restau/subcategories/dessert ------------- Ajax Best Bakery https://www.durhamregion.com//food-dr/subcategories/bakery Best Cake and Cupcakes https://www.durhamregion.com//food-drink-grocery/subcatego ---------------- Whitby/Oshawa Best Cake and Cupcakes https://www.durhamregion.com//food-drink-grocery/subcatego Best Dessert https://www.durhamregion.com//restau/subcategories/dessert

Are you following on Instagram? There's a contest currently happening! You can win some awesome baking supplies (great for a pro OR home baker) as well as some decorated cookies from me! GO NOW!... www.instagram.com/cupcakesnstuds

Posting cause this one kills me. I'm getting back to all pending messages tonight! As a reminder, I'm currently booking for a few more dates in October and otherwise, November! :) Thank you!!

Mickey-themed birthday donuts. Fluffy- so I had to separate 'birth' and 'day' (I'm totally aware it's one word. I know replicating Mickey is a big no no so I deconstructed him a bit! Lots of his parts- but no full Mickey! I've 'unofficially' brought back letter donuts. But before you get too excited please know I only have one or two days left in October and am otherwise booking for November. Remember to always email me. It's not that I hate DMs, but if I don't follow you y...our message automatically goes to the junk folder. Also, messages get pushed down pretty quickly by replies to stories , mentions etc so I'm not trying to miss anyone's order! Sprinkles: @sweetapolita 'Cabaret' and "Red Velvet Cake' - take 15% off all the new and old things with code Studmuffins15 Packaging: @creativebagco #donuts #doughnuts #mickeymouse #mickey #mickeydonuts #donutart #donutsofinstagram #bakersspotlight #bakestagram #bakersofinstagram #bakingisfun #findyourbakinginspiration #cupcakeproject #feedfeed #sweetapolita #sweetapolitasprinkles #dessert #shoplocalbowmanville #durhamregion

Client shares are my absolute fav. Yeah, I snap photos of almost everything I make, but you guys breathe LIFE into the bakes. I don't always know where the things I make wind up, or who exactly they're for, so it's always nice to see a cake 'out in the wild!' Cake guts is one example of this. I don't often show the inside of cakes because they're FOR people- and I can't just bust their sponge open before I give it to them . Can you imagine?!... Let's take a moment to love on this lil' one enjoying his Wild Kratts themed cupcake cake. I had never even heard of this show before- but that's kind of the fun of the job. You guys teach me about new stuff all the time . Hand painted animals- @sweetsticksau Sprinks- @sweetapolita Candy- @bulkbarnfoods Packaging- @creativebagco Colours- @thesugarart #wildkratts #wildkrattscake #tvo #cake #cakeart #cakemasters #cakedesign #cakeofinstagram #cakedecorating #cupcakeproject #cupcakes #macarons #cupcakesofinstagram #bakersspotlight #bakersofinstagram #bakestagram #bakingisfun #bakinginspo #sweetapolita #sweetapolitasprinkles #cakeinspo