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TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT!!

Our last regular challenge for 2009; the NOVEMBER's IronCupcake:Milwaukee is EXTREME CHOCOLATE with our partner, Indulgence Chocolatiers.
The challenge? To pair up chocolate with the unexpected, something to tempt taste-buds and wow palettes! Bakers are competing for prizes from Indulgence Chocolatiers, Water Buffalo and Swig Milwaukee.

$5 ticket gets you tons of awesome cupcakes, discounted drink specials and entry for a variety of raffle prizes from Blatz Liquor, M's Bar, MAM AfterDark/IronCupcake:PRO, the Teashop Girls and more. PLUS!!! One dollar from every ticket and a portion of tshirt profits will go to this month's charity, GILDA'S CLUB in SHOREWOOD.

Tonight! MONDAY, November 16 at 6 p.m.

We are so pleased about our new space. It will enable us to take IronCupcake to the next level. More space, more fun. Many thanks to Karen Schoenung of MyPartyPlaces.com, who introduced me to Nebi and the gang at Moct. Let the fun begin!

NEW LOCATION: Moct Bar
More Space, No More Overcrowding!!
Chocolate Tasting from Indulgence Chocolatiers
Gilda's Club
IronCupcake:Milwaukee T-Shirts ($20) and Buttons($2) FINALLY available!*

IronCupcake:Milwaukee
EXTREME Challenge
with Indulgence Chocolatiers
MONDAY, November 16 at 6 p.m.
MOCT Bar
240 E Pittsburgh Ave
Milwaukee's Fifth Ward

*CASH only, all sales final.

Warm Up to Cupcakes!

Check out these gorgeous greeting cards by Betz White. Hand-felted wool cuppies in vibrant colors. Betz White even has a book, Warm Fuzzies, that gives you step-by-step on how to do them yourselves!! Soooo cute, I just wanna make a huge one and cuddle up with it on a cold winter's night!!

Hit the Jackpot!

St. Louis' KSDK5 reports about the cities newest cupcakery, Top That Cupcakes and Creamery will open inside Harrah's Casino-St. Louis early December. Offering hungry casino visitors the opportunity to top their cupcakes their own way; choosing cake flavor, fillings and toppings..

Top That! This is not just any cupcake shop, customers build-their-own here. The first step is choosing a flavor. "We have sugar-free white cake, regular cake, and chocolate."

To celebrate their opening, they are holding a contest via facebook to name their flagship sweet, a three pounder of sweetness! The cupcake isn't named yet, but Harrah's is having a contest on their facebook page. Just submit your name for the cupcake and if you win, you'll receive 12 of those giant cupcakes. Find their page at www.harrahsstlouis.com.

Just a Swig Will Do!

Every once in a while I blog about a local business, that isn't cupcake related, but awesome none the less. I want to take a quick moment to congratulate Swig Milwaukee on their amazing review by Carol Deptolla in today's Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. From drinks to small plates and their new larger entree's, Carol seems impressed with everything they have to offer the 3rd Ward. It is great to see a success story in Milwaukee in a time of recession and I send my salute to Joe & Angie Sorge for what they have brought to the area. In addition to Swig, the Sorge's also operate Sullivan's, Water Buffalo and the newest; AJBombers. All fine establishments that you should check out if you have not had the chance!

Recession-Proof Sweet Treats

There is a great article today in the Medill Reports; a site written and produced by graduate journalism students at Northwestern University. It highlights the success of cupcakes during the recession, focusing on the Chicago market in particular. Be sure to click over to the article so you can watch a little video of our friend Johnny at Molly's Cupcakes...one of our favorites!

At a time when many businesses are boarding up their storefronts, there is one business riding a sugar high. Sales are booming at cupcake boutiques in Chicago, and experts say the treats may be providing a boost in mental health...see entire article.

A Very Velvet Holiday

I am SO excited to FINALLY tell you what I have been working on all summer! IronCupcake:Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Art Museum are joining forces to bring Milwaukee it's very first IronCupcake:PRO competition! 8 Local Bakeries and Caterers will be competing for the title of BEST CUPCAKE IN MILWAUKEE.

The event takes place on Friday, December 18th at MAM's monthly event - MAM:After Dark. The theme for the evening is "A Very Velvet Holiday"; to coincide with the wrap up of the museums Andy Warhol exhibit.

In addition, three local artists will be competing as well. They will each present a piece inspired by the IronCupcake logo that will be voted on by the crowd and in-turn will become the trophies for the winning bakeries. The artists will be competing for a prize pack of gift certificates from the bakeries and other local businesses.

Tickets are available now!!!

MAM AfterDark/IronCupcake:Pro A Very Velvet Holiday
700 North Art Museum Drive
Milwaukee, WI

Note: If it seems that cupcakes and Warhol are an odd mix, think again...remember this great piece by our friend Jessie at cakespy.com???

Sorry, Bakery and Caterer spots are full. Please join us for an evening of tasting and fun!

Sunny Days

In honor of Sesame Street's 40th, hop over to Bakerella.com for a detailed how-to for these adorable pops!

Just Call Me Charlie!

Earlier this week, I was invited to visit the kitchens of Indulgence Chocolatiers in Waukesha. I mean, come on, who would say no to a behind-the-scenes look at a real life chocolate factory!?!? I was invited because Indulgence will be joining us as our partner for the next IronCupcake:Milwaukee challenge, EXTREME CHOCOLATE.

Behind those unassuming walls in a hidden industrial park is a place where delicious combinations are born. Honey-Habenero-Chocolate, Pumpkin Spice, Fleur de Sel Caramels, Coconut Curry. You get the idea.

Julie at Indulgence provides chocolates for restaurants all around Milwaukee; including Indulge Wine & Chocolate Bar on Milwaukee Street, the Bartolotta Restaurants and more...so you KNOW they must be good.

Do I have you tempted?? Then you should definitely make it a point to join us on Monday at MOCT Bar for IronCupcake:Milwaukee EXTREME CHOCOLATE challenge.