Hi fabulous readers! Today is a super exciting one at Pizzazzerie! We are so thrilled to be partnering up with the oh-so-chic Petunia Pickle Bottom! After receiving the Cosmopolitan Carryall in black forest cake, I became instantly smitten with the clever designs, stylish looks, and fabulous options from PPB! So smitten, in fact, that the darling team at Petunia Pickle Bottom and I decided to partner up for a giveaway and sweet treats party! With one of their collections perfectly known as “Cake“, it was only fitting to serve up some sweet cake alongside a giveway for all of YOU!
I fell in love with their Spring 2014 collection which includes the Captivating Corinth print. The gorgeous aqua-green and yellow is so perfect for “spring”, especially after such a cold and dreary winter. And GUESS WHAT?! We’re so excited to be giving one lucky reader a City Caryall in Captivating Corinth print AND (I know, it gets better!!) the Beginnings Book in Captivating Corinth too! One lucky mama will win both of those items, woohoo! Throw that confetti! Details on entering at bottom of post…
Time for a little treat for all of us! I decided this giveaway called for a SWEETS PARTY, inspired by Captivating Corinth of course! My favorite cupcake recipe for you to try! I served these up with cookies in the print made by the fabulous Sweet E’s Cookies!
Here are the instructions for making these delicious cupcakes + a printable recipe below!
I frosted these cupcakes with a Wilton Star Tip (you can find these at a local craft or cake store). Simply swirl and lift up (starting from the outside into the center). Add a white shimmer Sixlet candy for a little garnish and ta-da!
Serve up your cupcakes on a simple white cake stand with little yellow flowers! And of course, a sweet treats party needs something pretty to sip on! Lemonade is an easy drink that is sure to please your sweet-eaters! Jazz up your glasses by tying on a coordinating ribbon and a flower garnish! It’s the little things that truly make a party special!
Get the full recipe (and of course enter our giveaway below)! Enjoy a few more pictures because desserts are just too cute..
Best Vanilla Cupcakes
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 6 Tbs. 3/4 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 large egg + 1 egg white
- 2 teaspoons. vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 cup milk
Vanilla Frosting
- 1 cup butter softened
- 3-4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.Fill muffin pan with liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. In a large bowl.
- In an electric mixer, beat together the sugar and butter on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Reduce the speed to low and add the egg and egg white one at a time, beating well after each addition, then beat in the vanilla and almond.
- Add the flour mixture in 3 additions, alternating with the milk in 2 additions, beating until just combined; scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Increase the speed to medium-high and beat just until no traces of flour remain (roughly 30 seconds). Be careful not to OVER-beat!
- Fill each cupcake liner until 2/3 full. Bake until tops are golden brown and toothpick inserted comes out clean. Roughly 18-20 minutes. Let cool.
For Frosting
- In an electric mixer, beat butter until light and cream (about 2 minutes).
- Add in powdered sugar 1 cup at a time, mixing well between each addition.
- Add milk or heavy cream and extracts. Beat on medium for 2-3 minutes or until thick and fluffy.
Enter below to win a Petunia Pickle Bottom Carryall + Beginnings Book!
These bags are wonderful and that cookie is amazing!
Love, love, love the color combo on this PPB bag. Gorgeous!!!
Would love this ♥
Beautiful cookies and fantastic bag! i wish i could have it for my new baby
Love this bag and hope to win for my family
So cute and stylish and those cupcakes and cookies… OMG!
Would love to win this! Love PPB and Pizzazzerie <3
Super cute party – I love ppb
This would be perfect for my new baby due this summer!
My sister is pregnant and this bag is on her wish list! This gift would make me the best auntie!!
I would love to win this for myself and my baby girl!! Love PPB! Thank you! xo
The PPB bag is beautiful! I’m currently pregnant, and we don’t know the gender. The print is perfectly gender neutral!
I have been looking at PPB bags to convert into a camera bag! I just love the style!
This bag is beautiful and I’m going to make those cupcakes soon!
Love the spring colors and how they match the cookies. Thank you for the chance and happy spring. :)
Every hard working mom deserves a change bag that would make her feel stylish and beautiful everyday! I’d love to capture our newborns beginnings with that beautiful book also!
I am having a baby in a few weeks and would love to win!!
Love those cupcakes! Your pictures and presentation are gorgeous!! I need a bag like this to carry all baby things ;)
I love Petunia Pickle Bottom, and I am even more in love with the captivating Corinth print now that I’ve seen your delicious work! It is so beautiful!
Corinth is a name My cousin (My soulmate) and I decided I would name a child one day. My cousin passed when we were only 24 yrs old. I Did have a son I named after him, but never got to use the name Corinth. This would bring focus on so many memories of moments great and small that my cousin and I shared– daily as I use it with my little boy. It hapens to be in one of my favorite color schemes too. I have so many memories of this wonderful soul to share with my growing family. Truth, nobody deserves anything in life– any more than others. Appreciating opportunities is so important though.
-Jen, military wife and mommy
WOW!!!! This is my favorite color combo!!! My entire living room is done up n this color scheme. Love the bags, love the party decor and setup, and love the cupcakes! I LOVE EVERYTHING!!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!
I am a stay at home mom to 3 beautiful kids and am pregnant with baby #4. I am in love with the colors and style of this bag. I am not finding out the gender of this baby so the color combo on this bag is perfect. Gosh I would love to win it!
SOOOOOO LOVING THIS COLOR COMBO AND PRINT! Where can I purchase more like this?
With a little one on the way in May this would be awesome to win. Their stuff is so beautiful!
I love that print & color combo! The cupcakes look delicious!
I am an absolute die hard Petunia fan! I love this combo and your cupcakes looks delicious!
Love fabulously adorable cookies… what a fabulous idea.
I would loooooove this beautiful diaper bag!!
Could these look any more adorable? The cupcakes are perfect and I am in love with the PPB bag!
LOVE this diaper bag line. Since I’m a first time mom like you–I hope I win!
I have a 2 year old and a new baby due next month, this would be perfect for both kids!!
I LOVE LOVE LOVEEEE this bag/pattern and would be delighted to win it!! I should win it because I REALLY LOVE IT!!!
It would be amazing to win this bag for my baby girl due June 2nd. PPB makes the most gorgeous things.
Expecting a baby boy this summer. I think this is the perfect gender neutral print with just enough girly for mama. ;)
I love the teal color you were able to achieve with the frosting. And those cookies are amazing. I am so in love with this print.
I have always wanted to own some PPB! I also have a candy themed bday party to plan for May, so some cutie patootie printables are always helpful!!!
What a fun color combination…very gender neutral too! I love PPB! I swear by all their products..perfect for toting around all your kid stuff (and yours too!)
I LOVE PPB. I have loved it since I 1st saw it. I have one of the fancy fabric boxy’s that I used for my son…but it had a velcro closure, the only design flaw. It woke him up whenever I opened it. I can’t use that with my new baby girl because newborns need their sleep. Now I need a new one…
Love the pattern and colors! The cupcakes are fun and I love how the cookies mimic the pattern on the bag!
Ugh, I just a baby and am always swooning after Petunia Picklebottom!
Love the color scheme. Both colors are my favorites! Those cupcakes are scrumptious and I can’t wait to whip them up this weekend to enjoy some with my family!
I always drool over these bags!! I just had my 6th baby and would love a stylish new diaper bag. Thanks :)
Third (and final) baby is making an appearance this summer and so I am definitely going to need a diaper bag. I’ve never had a PPB bag but I’ve heard good things so I’d love the opportunity to use one for this baby.
Okay…. Now I’m
Hungry :)
I’ve been a huge ppb fan for six years now – following their style evolution, being a major advocate for the brand, and of course building my ppb collection! I would love to add these to it!
Would love to carry this PPB with me as I welcome Baby #1 in May!! Thank you for the chance!!
love that turquoise, yellow, white color scheme! And love PPB!
Love all things Pizzazzerie and Petunia Pickle Bottom!!!
I hope to win because I love all things PPB that I’ve seen but it’s not in the budget typically so it’d be real nice to win one. Thanks.
Love the bag and this party! would be great for my baby boy baby sprinkle! =0) love Petunia pickle bottom bags! they are the best and would so need one!
I just found out I am pregnant with baby #3 :) I’m in need of a diaper bag that will fit stuff for my toddler, my 8 month old and soon to be new little one!
This would be perfect for my sister and her little baby girl.
Our first and only is due in September and I have been eyeing PPB bags since we started trying!
I should win because I’ve never won ANYTHING lol! Plus I have 3 kids and we live on 1 income so budget is tight :). My hubby is a drill sgt in the army so with his busy schedule I took over running the house hold.
Having a baby real soon and this print is the best and i love that it will come with the beginnings book too! this will be our first boy and with two toddlers in the house already anything for better organization, comfort and ease will be great like this!
I’d love to win this, as i had been holding out purchasing a PPB bag for my little man until the spring patterns arrived- and this one is my FAV too! Not to mention, he just turned 1 month old, and is still in need of this adorable bag! =)
Why do I deserve to win? Does loving my other PPB bag count?!
Love the colors and the design of this bag! With three under 5 I love that this is the perfect size for us!
Even before I found out I was pregnant I knew I wanted a PPB bag. They’re so stylish and functional!
I’d love to win this, these colors are fantastic for spring!! Love the quality of Petunia !! Wish these goodies came along with the bag, they look amazing!!
There’s a lot of expecting ladies, congrats! I’m due in May with a baby girl. I’d love to win this bag as a “push gift” to myself. After a long 2nd battle with Hyperemesis this would be a much appreciated pick-me-up! I’ve never owned a PB, and I’m absolutely smitten by their design. This is such a pretty Springtime bag.
The backpack option would be a lifesaver to say the least, always out and about with the kiddos when baby wearing is a must
I am a huge fan of Petunia Pickle Bottom! Would love to win this bag to give as a gift to one of my expectant girlfriends :)
Pregnant with baby number five, this bag would make me so happy! In the last 3 months my hubby broke his ankle and our oldest was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes after a stint in the ICU. It’s been a rough winter and aqua and yellow seem like a great solution for getting rid of the blues;)
It’s less than 30 days ’til d-day and I’m still bagless!!! Pick me :-)
Love the Cake collection!
I would love to win because this would be the perfect diaper bag to take with me everywhere with my little ones. It looks like a great size bag, and amazing quality! I love the new Captivating Corinth print, so gorgeous! Thanks for the review!
Cannot love these more!! These are my nursery colors!!!
Love the colors (and the way you used the pattern in cookies!) I would like to have all the baby gear I like before I have my next kid, and I really want a PPB diaper bag
I’m a huge fan of PPB! Always wanted one
I am in desperate need of a new diaper bag! And I have ALWAYS loved Petunia Pickle Bottom bags!
I’m in desperate need of a new bag – this would be bright & perfect for spring :) I’ve been carrying the same one for the last 3 years :P
I love this bag! It would be so great to carry all of the stuff my kiddo needs, and still be stylish.
I absolutely love PPB products! The last year has not been the greatest with my health. My husband and I had decided to start a family and we found out I had a cyst on my ovary. I had surgery for endometriosis, lost my job in the process. But long story short I am doing better and although I am not pregnant yet, we are still trying and are hoping for the best! So what a great incentive this would be! :)
I would love to win the bag! I’m always just tossing baby items into my own purse and would love to carry everything around in that beautiful bag! So sweet!
I just love, love, love this bag. Been searching for the perfect diaper backpack bag and this is on my short list as my favorite. Would really come in handy. :D
I’m pregnant with my second (a girl after having a boy 5 years ago) and I need a new diaper bag! I’m a huge fan of PPB it’s the only diaper bag I want ;)
I would love to win this for a good friend who is expecting this spring! :)
I have a friend pregnant with twins and she has nothing so far, This would make a wonderful gift for her.
Love these cupcakes….so yummy
I love love love PPB! I am pregnant with baby #2, and this is the diaper bag that I want for the new cherub! Thank you for the opportunity!
Love a good vanilla cupcake, and talk about an adorable and spring-filled pattern!! Love all around :) I know lots of ladies who are expecting and would love to have something nice for one of them.
I have a 3 month old baby girl, and this would just make our spring so stylish and organized
I looove the color mix here! So beautiful!
Those cupcakes look scrumptious! Vanilla Anything Is my hubby’s favorite. Thanks for a chance to win such a lovely prize I love PPB and i would so appreciate it when baby 2 arrives.
I’m pregnant with #2 and would love that bag!
Wow! Those cupcakes look scrumptious! Vanilla Anything Is my hubby’s favorite. Thanks for a chance to win such a lovely prize I love PPB and i would so appreciate it when baby 2 arrives.
Cute giveaway! Hope I win! :)
The cupcakes look amazing! The bag would be perfect since lil one is due in May!
I’ve always loved how well built and how CUTE these diaper bags are!
I need this!
Love the pattern and color combo! It’s so cheerful and I could always use a little extra cheer in my day! ;)
Wow, I would love this for my little August baby!!
This is my favorite baby product! Will be so nice to have with baby #2!
I absolutely love these diaper bags!! So cute and stylish! Not to mention those cupcakes look absolutely delicious!
I have an amazing friend due with her 3rd child in May. She has been a positive role model in my life. I saw these items, and immediately thought of her. I know she would love them, as they are so her style. I think they are beautiful too!! Thanks for the giveaway!
I should win because I am a new mom and need cute diaper bag that will carry all of my stuff! Thank you.
I should win because I love this.
My best friend is having her first baby, and her husband recently lost his job, so it would be great to surprise her with something so cute, since I know she couldn’t afford it herself.
Love your pretty cupcakes paired with the yellow flowers. Thanks for the chance to win! I’m due in June and this diaper bag would be perfect!
Oh please oh please! I would absolutely love this! I gave my Petunia Pickle Bottom to a friend because she loved it so much, and I have to admit that I miss it dearly. But thank you for the chance to even try to win this!
I love PPB and this new print and colors are absolutely stunning! A diaper bag is the only thing I haven’t been able to settle on yet and this would be just perfect!
I LOVE PPB!! This is why I would lOVE to win!! :)
Love all the patterns!!
I would LOVE to win (of course)! I’m 34 weeks pregnant with baby number 4. This would be a great way to keep me organized on the go!
It would be so nice to have a sturdy quality diaper bag! Love the design and color of this bag. Hope I win :)
These bags are wonderful! They hold up so much better than any other diaper bag I’ve used. Love them!
What’s better then ppb an cupcakes? Reciepes sounds delicious! I love this print and it would be amazing to win!
I’d love to win this as my diaper bag is beat up after two kids and I would like a beautiful new one to use for our new little guy!
Because I love PPB!
I would love to win because our diaper bag is 2 years old and I would love an upgrade.
I would love to win, because it is gorgeous and who couldn’t use it :)
Pick me pick me!! I’ve never had any of your bags but I ve fallen in love with all of them! I need a new one badly bc my last one didn’t last for my new 9 week old daughter. :-) please and thank you!! :-D
B/c this mama sure could use a new diaper bag!! And I just love PPB!
Because I need a new diaper bag!
Because I so need a new diaper bag for little Miss arriving in May!
This is the best pattern I’ve seen from PPB so far, I love it!
I am having #2 next month and that is one cute baby bag!
I would love to win because in a a couple months I will need an awesome baby shower gift for a sweet mama to be!
Loving this bag! I’d love this backpack style one rather than the messenger style one I’m currently using. Love the pattern too ;)
My hubby and I are expecting our first child this summer! So, I am need of a rockstar diaper bag like this PPB one!
I should definitely win this bag because my current diaper bag is already so worn looking! I’m in need of something new, fresh and adorable to use around town and carry my baby boy’s diapers in and whatnot ;)
I would love to win this bag for my new baby! I’m still using the diaper bag I used with my 4 year old!
would love this!!
I would love this for my baby, due in May! I love PPB!
I’m in awe of how cute and perfect those cookies turned out. Love them!
I would love to win this.
This is the perfect gender neutral bag for my twins!
I have a sweet sister having a sweet baby soon, and I’d sure love to give her this sweet bag as a sweet gift!
I just had a baby girl and need a new bag!!! I ordered one today but will send it back in a heartbeat if I win!!
I absolutely adore these bags. Being a young, first time mom, I want to feel like I still maintain style and class even with the busy lifestyle that is about to be thrust upon me. These bags are the “it” accessory I have been hoping to get my hands on to!
I would give it to my sister-in-law who is finally pregnant after six years of trying!
Absolutely adorable! Thank you for hosting this giveaway. :)
love this bag
I should win because I just had a first baby, and these are my favorite colors! It feels weird to say I should win, but I would really like to!
I should to win this bag because it will go so well with the cookies I’m about to make!
I’m expecting my first in seven weeks and this bag would be beyond perfect to tote his things.
I have a 2 year old and a 6 month old. This bag would be perfect to hold their things.
I would love to win this and give it to my sister. She is expecting her first child in July. Thanks for this chance.
I am a first time mom to a six month old, and I absolutely LOVE PPB stuff!!!!! I would carry this as my normal bag… Not just his diaper bag!!!
I just had my second baby and would love to rock this ppb bag! My diaper bag is falling apart
When is the winner announcement suppose to be made?