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It’s that time of the year again, Thanksgiving! A time of fellowship, family and of course…food! I know with our family we start to plan what we are making weeks in advance. The dinner has to be perfect, with all the perfect desserts. The decorations have to be perfect. Who are we inviting? Do we have enough room? With all of the chaos and planning, you forget to actually be thankful! So this year we are doing something different and actually focusing on being thankful instead of having the “perfect” Thanksgiving dinner. (But being the baker I am, you know I have to make something deliciously unique. Keep reading below to get a super yummy recipe anyone can make!)

We have so much to be thankful for this year. This year has been a year of tremendous growth for me personally and professionally. I am so grateful for the doors that have opened, the relationships that have been built, and most of all, the relationships that have been strengthened. This year isn’t without tragedy, however. We recently lost a dear family member and it has shaken our family. It’s hard to be grateful sometimes in light of this loss. But we have to. We have to be grateful for the time we had with her. For the impact, she had on our lives. And for the legacy, she leaves in each of us. And to be honest, I am more grateful this year for every single person in my life and for the breath in their lungs; and for each single, inconsequential moment that I get to share with them. We get so caught up with life, but life as you know it can change in an instant. So hug your people a little tighter (and longer), have patience in every situation, and extend grace and forgive always. Thank you, Lydia Rivera, for that last lesson. May you rest in peace and dance with Jesus for eternity.

Thank you for reading and I hope that you take a moment to truly remember what you’re grateful for this Thanksgiving and each day after that.

As a way to show how thankful we are for each and every one of YOU, we’re including a yummy new cupcake recipe for you to try this week. If you do, please let us know by tagging us on social media ☺

Pumpkin pie cupcakes! These are my go-to for Thanksgiving. You get all the delicious flavor of pumpkin pie without all the hassle of making a full pie. Just add whipped cream before serving and you’re all set! These cupcakes make Thanksgiving so easy and fun. Everyone gets their own little “pie” and the kids absolutely love them! They would much rather be holding these cuties than a whole big plate with a piece of pie on it. No forks required!

Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes:

Cooking spray

2/3 c. all-purpose flour

1 tbsp. pumpkin pie spice, plus more for garnish

1/4 tsp. baking powder

1/4 tsp. baking soda

Pinch kosher salt

1 (15-oz.) can pumpkin puree

3/4 c. evaporated milk

2/3 c. granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract

Whipped cream, for garnishing

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350º. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners and grease with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.
In a separate large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until completely combined.
Add dry ingredients to wet and mix until fully combined.
Pour mixture into prepared liners until 3/4 full.
Bake for 25 minutes, then let cool slightly (cupcakes will sink!) before chilling in the fridge to set for at least 30 minutes.
Garnish with whipped cream and pumpkin pie spice before serving.

National Employee Appreciation Day is right around the corner on March 6th! ?

Don’t get caught without a little something to show your crew or team how much you value them!

Not sure what to get? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered ?

THE GIFT OF TIME

Although not always considered, this is a GREAT way that is HIGHLY valued by employees in all fields. Here are some ways you can give the gift of time to your peeps:

Let them come in an hour late or leave an hour early one day.
Cover their shift or part of their shift so they can have an extra long break or lunch.
Give them a voucher for half-day off (or whole day if you can) for FREE! And remember, this doesn’t have to be an open season voucher – you can still set limits on when they can use it.

STRESS RELIEF

Let’s be honest, if you’ve got a great team, they’re working HARD for you. Show them that you want them to keep healthy and not stress too much over anything. Here are few ways to melt away those tense knots:

Hire a masseuse for the day to come give mini chair massages on a rotating basis to your staff (bonus points if you make the break room into a mini spa with aromatherapy, relaxing music, and fresh fruit and water).
Hire a yoga instructor to come in and either teach a group mini session or a meditation class.
If you’re ballin’ like that, TAKE them to a spa!?‍♂️?

A COMPANY DAY OUT

Company picnic/potluck where the boss grills up some goodies and the team shows off those tried and true recipes.
Team building activities such as a scavenger hunt or a bounce gym.

FOOD!

Need I say more?? There are so many ways you can treat your staff to some good old fashioned grub:

Set up bagels and breakfast snacks in the break room.
Have lunch catered!
Take them out for lunch or dinner.
Have a bar or station set up such as a yogurt parfait bar, taco bar, or sweets bar!

**PRO-TIP: Hire a food truck for an extra unique treat and fresh, hot food prepared to order! We know a few and can hook you up 😉

CERTIFICATES!

Reward certificates are just the thing! Sure, they take a little more time, but who wouldn’t love a little memento that says – “The Smiley Award” or “The Customer Whisperer”?? Not feeling too creative but love this idea? Here is a list of OVER 100 ideas!

GIFT CARDS

Who doesn’t like a little extra mullah in their pocket to splurge on themselves?! A simple and sincere hand-written note card with a gift card can go a long way to show your superstars how much you value their work 🙂

TREAT YOUR SWEETS TO SOME SWEETS WITH THE NAKED CUPCAKE

If you’re in the Central Florida area and are going the sweets route, The Naked Cupcake would LOVE to be considered! We can deliver out-of-this-world cupcakes or roll up with Trixie, the cutest cupcake truck you ever did see, and have your crew customize their cupcakes!

Just check out our website for more information, to get a quote, or to get your order started!

GET 10% OFF NOW BY signing up for our sweet deals!

Yup, we did a thing! We are officially launching the flagship store for The Naked Cupcake right in the heart of Lake Nona!

When we announced the news a few weeks ago, we were completely overwhelmed by all the amazing support and well-wishes from so many people in the community.

Something we did not expect was to have left so many questions unanswered! So we hope we can answer a few here and get you pumped for what’s to come 🥳

Q: When will you be opening?

A: It’s a little early to tell exactly but our hopes are to be open by the end of November 🙌🏽

Q: Where will the new shop be located?

A: We will be down on Narcoossee in front of Don Julios and right next to Smoothie King. The exact address is📍14009 Narcoossee Rd Ste 110.

Q: How can we get to come to the grand opening?

A: We will be announcing all of the events for the grand opening via our social media channels (Instagram, Facebook) and email. If you want to make sure you are “in the know”, subscribe to our email list and you’ll be sure to get all the deets first, PLUS some sweet deals and reveals along the way 😉. We will also be sending invites to our Friends and Family nights to a select number of fans, but you have to be on the list, so keep your eyes out for that 🤩

Q: Will you have gluten free/vegan/dairy free (and all other allergy friendly) cupcakes?

A: ABSOLUTELY. We love to make the most delicious allergy friendly cupcakes and cakes for our fellow cake lovers out there – just check out our reviews and you’ll see 🥰

Q: Will you still have Trixie now with the store opening?

A: Of course! She is and always will be a part of the fam 💖 In fact, she loves to come to parties and community gatherings. If you think she’d be a good fit for what you are planning, check out her own, dedicated page here.

Q: We heard you will have a party room. Can I start booking it now?

A: Since we won’t know the opening date for a little bit, we are holding off on reserving that room until we are closer – more like mid November. In the meantime, we have opened up our on-site birthday party packages again, but only until the store opens. So if you’d like us to come to you, you can start to explore that option here.

Q: When should I place an order for a cake/cupcakes?

A: As SOON as possible. We are already booking out 4-6 weeks and anticipate booking out even further with the opening of the store and the holiday season. If you know you’d like a cake or cupcakes from us any time this year, your best bet is to start the process now and hold your date with a small deposit.

We are so excited to have you all along for this journey and the next chapter. Thank you so much for all the love and support of our little business. It truly means the world to us ❤️ And we hope to bring so much more sweet goodness into our amazing community for years to come.

And don’t forget! If you want the latest “scoop” on what’s happening with the store, including exclusive deals and a chance to win tickets to our Friends and Family event, sign up for our emails by clicking the button below 🙂

Let’s Start Talking!

While you can always take advantage of the Dress My Cupcake Experience when you visit the shop in Orlando, we also rotate our menu every month. April is here and so are a couple of our MOST REQUESTED flavors! Let’s take a peek at what’s going to be available in shop at The Naked Cupcake in Orlando all month long! We may be biased, but we think we have the best cupcakes in Orlando.. 😉

Birthday Party

Our most classic cupcake flavor ever is our Birthday Party cupcake! A vanilla cupcake base, smooth vanilla buttercream swirl, dipped in rainbow sprinkles. Sure to please the most “basic” chicks in the crowd.

I Love Chocolate

Next up on the roster is a chocolate lovers DREAM. I Love Chocolate! A moist chocolate cupcake, creamy chocolate buttercream swirl, topped with mini chocolate chips & chocolate drizzle. We told you it’s a chocolate lovers dream!

The Classic 

This beauty is one of our most popular flavors requested- both in cupcake form AND in cake form! Our famously moist red velvet cupcake, topped with a decadent cream cheese buttercream swirl and mini chocolate chips – it’s a cupcake that’s sure to please!

Maple Bacon

In honor of National Brunch Month, we’re bringing back the Maple Bacon cupcake!! A vanilla bacon cupcake (yes it has ACTUAL bacon pieces baked in!!), maple buttercream and bacon bits cooked in-house. It’s breakfast in a cupcake form.

Chocolate Chipper

Next up on the menu is the cupcake for all the chocolate chip cookie lovers out there, the Chocolate Chipper is where it’s at. A vanilla chocolate chip cupcake, delicious cookie dough frosting, rolled in mini chocolate chips…it’s just a shame the whole thing can’t be eaten straight from the oven.

Sunday Brunch 

This one comes in probably in the top 5 flavors requested for custom orders and it deserves every bit of that spot! It’s a tender lemon blueberry cupcake, with a blueberry cream cheese filling, and a tart cream cheese buttercream swirl topped with a few fresh blueberries. Wanna know what springtime tastes like? Be sure to try the Sunday Brunch cupcake!

Berry Decadent

This cupcake earns 100% of it’s name. The moist chocolate cupcake is cored and filled with a fresh berry compote, made in-house, topped with decadent fudge frosting, a couple fresh berries and strawberry rizzle.

Carrot Cake

And last but not least….the Carrot Cake. A staple during this time of year and for the Easter holiday. Our proprietary carrot cake includes fresh squeezed crushed pineapple and shredded coconut so it’s full of moisture and flavor. Topped with a creamy cream cheese buttercream and sprinkled with chopped pecans, it just hits the spot.

And that’s a wrap!! Whatever your preference is, we have the best cupcakes in Orlando, just for you! Which flavor are you excited to try this month?? Order yourself some cupcakes now to find your fave!

With the weather changing soon and so many fall outdoor activities still being limited due to COVID, sometimes you have to take matters into your own hands to bring the fun and joy into YOUR very own neighborhood!

Here are some pretty neat ideas to build community and get out of the house to have some good ol’ fashioned fun with the family!

1. Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt

 

 

Pro Tip: Definitely make use of those cell phone cameras to show proof of your findings. You can do it just for fun, or involve prizes and awards!

 

2. Create an Outdoor Obstacle Course

 

 

Pro Tip: Bonus points for leaving a hand sanitizing station out for participants!

 

 

3. Outdoor Yoga Class – Social-distanced style

 

 

4. Put on a Performance!

 

 

 

5. Host a Food Truck Night -our fave!

 

 

Ways to Make it Successful for Everyone

 

Ask if the food truck takes pre-orders. This way, families can just take a leisurely walk to the food truck, pick up their food (contactless) and go.

Encourage a cash-less system so that there is less contact.

Set expectations with the food truck that all their employees must wear masks and gloves at all times.

Remind residents that this is a grab-and-go event and not to congregate in close proximity to each other.

Remind residents that this is a grab-and-go event and not to congregate in close proximity to each other.

PROMOTE! PROMOTE! PROMOTE! Help encourage the community to come out and support local small businesses while enjoying something different and yummy right in their own neighborhood 🙂 A great way to do this is to create a Facebook event in your neighborhood FB group, emails, posters, mailers, and word of mouth.

 

 

Ready to Get the

Party Started??

 

 

And we would love nothing more than to bring Trixie, our cute cupcake truck and all her yummy goodies, to your neck of the woods. Check out our drool-worthy menu and let’s set up a date!

Oh, and did we mention, residents can CUSTOMIZE their cupcakes however they want?! Yup! A one-of-a-kind experience… and that means YOU’LL be a hero!

Hi Cupcake lovers! Make sure to stop by the shop and try our delicious March flavors. If you’re not sure which to grab first, take a look at what we’re offering below.

First on the list is Birthday Party!

This celebratory classic is a vanilla cupcake with vanilla buttercream frosting and topped with rainbow sprinkles! A perfect little treat for any birthday person in mind!
Next, we have a twist on the ice cream classic, Rocky Road!

This sweet and savory combo is a chocolate cupcake with chocolate buttercream frosting and topped with almonds and mini marshmallows!
Third, on the menu is Dirty Red!

This colorful dessert is made with red velvet Oreo cupcake, cream cheese buttercream frosting, and topped with crushed Oreos! Talk about an explosion of flavor in one little treat!
Calling all salt lovers to try our Salty Sweet treat!

 

The perfect balance of sweet, salty, and a need for more… try our chocolate cupcake with caramel buttercream frosting, topped with crushed pretzels, and a salted caramel drizzle!

This month we also offer Holiday cupcakes. Be sure to pick some up for all your festive needs!

In honor of Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, we have Pistachio!

 

This includes a pistachio cupcake, pistachio buttercream frosting, and is topped with pistachio crumbles.

If you would like to learn more or show your support for the movement, stop by our store and pick up a copy of “Emori Wears Green”! Written by local author KB Holmes- “’Emori Wears Green’ is a heartwarming story that aims to raise awareness for cerebral palsy. Through her book, Holmes highlights the importance of inclusion and celebrates the unique beauty of every child, regardless of ability.”
When you try this next one, you’ll understand the name… Lucky Me!

 

As a treat your kids will be sure to love, it’s made with a vanilla cupcake, marshmallow cream filling, vanilla buttercream frosting, and topped with Lucky Charms cereal. May you have the luck of the Irish!
Be ready to fall in love with our Boston Cream flavor!

 

This flood of flavor consists of Vanilla Cupcake, Bavarian cream filling, fudge frosting, and topped with mini chocolate chips. And since it shares the name with a popular doughnut flavor… it counts as breakfast, right?!
Lastly, for our 21 and up club… Irish Car Bomb!

 

This small batch special includes chocolate stout cupcake, whiskey ganache filling, Bailey’s Irish cream buttercream frosting, and topped with a chocolate drizzle. The perfect boozy cupcake for a famously boozy holiday!
Pricing includes UNLIMITED Toppings:

• Single- $4.75
• 6 pack- $27.00
• Dozen- $52.50

Be sure to March on down to The Naked Cupcake and try this month’s flavors! Or order for pickup or delivery.

If outside the Lake Nona area, use UberEats, DoorDash, or GrubHub for delivery across Central Florida!