Hey Cupcakers!

We're making some changes here at Cups 'N' Cakes by Monica.  When I opened the shop I wanted to focus on giving my customers great tasting baked goods.  And that's still my primary goal and focus!

But the market demands I expand my products to suit not only my existing loyal customers, but also the ability to attract new customers to the shop.  I've had loads of people coming asking for things I don't sell, and unfortunately I won't be selling sausage or bacon rolls anytime soon.  However, I have listen to feedback, and sampled a few things in the shop to see if it works before moving forward.  Market research has gone down well with existing and new customers.

In addition to the lovely baked goods we sell all day, we now offer bakers choice breakfast - Bagels, Muffins, Scones, and Oatmeal during breakfast hours.  For lunch a selection from Soup, Pizza, or Macaroni & Cheese.  Looking for just a snack, we also have Chocolate Chip Cookies, Doritos, and Crisp for sell.  We also offer a fabulous selection of hot and cold drinks to go with your goodies, with limited seating available if you want to come in and take a load off while you treat yourself or just have a quiet moment.  

We'll also look to enhance our menu without taking away from the core business, and keep the suggestions coming they are very welcomed.

​Monica

The Farmer’s Market is running just up the road in Kirkcaldy today, but I am here in the shop at 20 Links Street. That got me thinking about the differences between working at the Farmer’s Market and the shop.

The first is that I am warm and dry in the shop.  On a day like today, I must say that is a big plus.

The other side of that equation though is that being in the shop is a much lonelier experience.  At the market I am surrounded by all my buddies and there are always people milling about, many of them stopping by for a chat and to buy some cakes.  So, a call out to all my regular customers - don’t forget to come on down to 20 Links Street to say hello and get your goodies.

Here in the shop, I tend to have a wider range of baked goods - of course always amazing Cakes and Cupcakes, Whoopie Pies and Chocolate Brownies and I normally have some special deals.  Right now I’ve got a great range of Cupcakes including White Peanut Butter, Banana,  Milk and Cookies, Raspberry Jam and Salted Caramel.  Strawberry and Cream or Raspberry Whoopie Pies and always a crowd pleaser our signature Chocolate Brownies - Triple Fudge or Maltesers.  Come see the full range on offer for yourself.

I also have breakfast muffins and bagels, hot soup and a roll for lunch and fresh brewed coffee, tea or hot chocolate available all day.  I even have limited seating! What’s not to love!

So, enjoy your time and the market, then swing by the shop at 20 Link Street.  I’m here until 4.00 with a warm welcome and some delicious cakes.  

Happy Tuesday Cupcakers!

I'm pretty new to this blogger thing, so bear with me as I develop my blogging skills.  

Over the past several weeks, I've spent quite a bit of time researching, reviewing, and practising new flavour combinations for my cupcakes and brownies.  Of course I'm a Pinterest junkie like many others,  and I will admit I get quite a few baking ideas from there.  

Now, I'm not a standard recipe kinda girl, so I mix things up a bit and put my stamp on any existing recipe that's not my original creation.  As I've mentioned on numerous occasions, I cook by taste and not by exact measurements, which gives every customer a unique experience of their cupcakes.  Yes, they're all Yummy!!!

As a Market Stall holder I've learned every market attracts a different group of customers, and what sells really well at one market may not sell as well at another.  Living in Scotland the cupcake craze is starting to really take off, and being an American I have some really far out cupcake flavours some of which were not very popular here.  But that all changed when I introduced them to my customers and now some of those flavours are taking off; French Toast, American Breakfast, Sweet & Salty, and Caramel Apple Pie to name a few.  

I'm always looking for new ways to shake things up, so last week I decided to take my favourite Oreo cookies and put them in Brownies.  Why hadn't I thought of this before?  Not sure, but they were absolutely delicious and sold like wild fire at the market.  ​