1st year + Raised $5,276.50 = HUGE Success!

Words can not explain what occurred Saturday April, 10th in Seattle at 415 Westlake!

We had an AMAZING response to CupcakeCamp Seattle— nearly 1000 people showed up, 70 bakers with 5,000 cupcakes AND 3 incredible quick cupcake eating contestants; all to raise $5,276.50 for the Hope Heart Institute (and of course for the love of cupcakes).

For our first year we estimated maybe we would have about 300 people attending. We were blown away by the response and already planning to make it bigger and better.

It was such a huge response that we ran out of cupcakes almost 2 hours into the event. We saw people with plates full– even when we tried to plead to share with those waiting…we could tell people just did not want to give up their coveted petite sweets. We sadly had to turn several people away. Next year we will definitely have a better strategy in place to ensure everyone gets their own share of cupcakes.

Here are some recap photos below:  For a complete view visit HERE Interested in purchasing photos? Please let me know.

Video of Cupcake Eating competition HERE

To view the Bakers Competition winners visit HERE. Thank you again for your participation and support of CupcakeCamp Seattle and the Hope Heart Institute. We look forward to bringing you more sweetness in 2011!

Carrie Middlemis; Owner of Bella Cupcake Couture

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Follow the sugar trail… To CupcakeCamp!

It is finally here! CupcakeCamp Seattle opens it’s doors at the 415 Westlake on Saturday April 10th from 11am – 2pm.

But, in order to enjoy all that it has to offer, you need to know how to get there!

Here are directions:

Address: 415 Westlake, Seattle, WA 98109

Whether heading north or south on I-5, take the Mercer Street Exit.
Turn Left (south) on Fairview
Turn Right on Harison
Turn Right on Westlake
415 Westlake is on the eastside of the street across from Tommy Bahama

Parking

There is some parking next to and behind the 415 Westlake, however there is plenty of street parking available.

Can’t wait to see everyone there!

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Got Milk? We Do!

Smith Brothers Farms will be the official milk sponsor of CupcakeCamp Seattle! Because what goes better with a delicious cupcake than a nice cold glass of milk?

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Get your Sweet Tooths ready…

CupcakeCamp Seattle is less than a week away. You won’t believe this but we have nearly 70 bakers with almost 5,000 cupcakes donated. This breaks down to the following group of bakers:

  • 13 Professional
  • 51 Amateur
  • 4 Youth

You’ll be able to sample the sweet goods from companies like Trophy Cupcakes and Wink Cupcakes.

All of this if for a great cause too– a fundraiser for the Hope Heart Institute.

Suggested donation
at the door is $10 per person.

We will also have some fun raffle prizes; red wine gift basket, Cakespy artwork, Bella Cupcake Couture, wrappers, party kits, and more.

And what better place to have this celebration than at one of Seattles newest venues;  415 Westlake. A distinctive northwest venue located in the emerging South Lake Union neighborhood.

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Schedule of Events:
11am-2pm
• Cupcake Tasting
• Cupcake competition judging/viewing
• Cupcake Wrapper Decorating

11:30am: Introductions
1:30pm: Cupcake Eating Contest
1:45pm: Announce Raffle/Competition Winners
2:00pm: Closing announcements/Thank you’s

So join us for some cupcake eating fun this Saturday! 

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Even More CupcakeCamp Sweethearts!

We want to thank, and highlight, our newest Sweetheart Sponsors!

Delicately Sweet Confections
Born from the love of baking and all things dessert, Delicately Sweet Confections offers delicious cakes that are sweetly delicate, but absolutely delicious! They are bringing a cupcake that truly reflects the great city of Seattle: Emerald City Espresso Mint!

Rocket Queen Cupcakes
Having recently won an “utterly unusual” award at the Annual Chocolate Competition in Oregon, Rocket Queen Cupcakes is ready to bring the creativity to CupcakeCamp! Hint for what they are bringing: their cupcakes will bring together all of the goodness of bacon and a spicy surprise in one delicious flavor!

Goodies Bake Shop
Located in Monroe, these “goodies” have so much to offer! Their signature chocolate cupcakes have been warmly received and had rave reviews. Although this shop doesn’t stop at just cupcakes, they also offer all sorts of yummy treats like cookies, brownies, and anything else your heart desires!

Immortal Bakery
This new, up and coming Seattle bakery, has already been receiving buzz about all it has to offer! From their signature Maple Bacon cupcakes to Banana (both of which will be featured at CupcakeCamp Seattle), there is something delicious for everyone!

Another big thank you to these “Sweetheart” sponsor bakers above and HERE for donating 150+ cupcakes!

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On King 5- New Day Northwest Today!

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I’m excited to announce we will be on New Day Northwest on King 5 at 11am today. The feature will be on cupcakedecorating by Wink Cupcakes with a highlight of Bella Cupcake Couture and CupcakeCamp Seattle.

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Marrylicious joins the Delicious fun!

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Thank you to our newest Cupcake Delight Sponsor – Marrylicious!

Marrylicious is the perfect complement to any wedding day – they offer packages for wedding parties to enjoy the day of the event! Packages include gourmet food, premium water and juices, and desserts all to keep you fed and hydrated on one of your most important days!

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Marrylicious also offers customization to meet anyone’s needs! For more information, click here.

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Hot off the Press!

Last week we delivered our sweet lil’ event posters and postcards to all our CupcakeCamp Seattle sponsors.

Here are photos of them proudly receiving their copy for their stores and to distribute to their customers. From Top left going clockwise; the  poster ready for delivery, Jessie from CakeSpy (the amazing artist), Jennifer Shea the sweet owner of Trophy Cupcakes, and some cheery team members from Wink Cupcakes.

Other sponsors and proud recipients (but not shown here) included New York Cupcakes, Cupcake Royale, The Radical Cupcakes, Bella Bella Cupcakes (and their crew of 4 kids), Celebrity Cake Studio, etc.

We also have copies for all participants in the cupcake competitions of CupcakeCamp Seattle. You will be able to pick up a copy the day of the event. For more information about the event, click the “About” button.

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Calling all creative kids!

Mom’s & Dad’s – do your children love to bake and use their creative skills in the kitchen? Sign them up to participate in our Youth competitors section. Kid’s 16 and under can submit a standard size cupcake to compete in one or both areas: Best Tasting Kid’s Cupcake & Best Kid’s Design.

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Kids can come up with the wildest ideas. If your kid is a budding culinary genius or just likes to make a delicious mess in the kitchen, we’d love to have them share the joy of baking with all of us at Cupcake Camp. This is a great way involve your kid in the kitchen and helping out other kids who aren’t as lucky. Sharing food is sharing love and it doesn’t get sweeter than baking cupcakes, with or without a bit of help from your Mom or Dad. And it’s fun!

Sign up here!

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Cupcake Eating Contest!!

Are you interested in enjoying cupcakes AND getting to boast about your speedy cupcake eating skills? CupcakeCamp Seattle is looking for 3 people to participate and compete in the Cupcake Eating Contest! You will be given 3 minutes to eat as many cupcakes as possible which will forever give you bragging rights as the cupcake champion!

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Photo courtesy of Cupcakes Take the Cake HERE

Our champagne sponsors Trophy Cupcakes and Wink Cupcakes will be providing the cupcakes and you will be providing the “entertainment”. Get ready to chow down!

If you are interested in competing, please e-mail Carrie at carrie@bellacupcakecouture.com.

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  • Saturday April 10, 2010

    When: 11AM - 2PM
    Where: 415 Westlake, Seattle WA
    Why: Because who doesn’t love cupcakes? Plus we will have some fun competitions and a fundraiser for

  • Sponsors & Friends

    We’d like to thank all our sponsors and friends for their participation in the first ever Seattle Cupcake Camp!  Please visit them and tell them you found them through Cupcake Camp Seattle!

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