Yuca Fritters in Syrup (Buñelos de Yuca en Almíbar)

These past days have been very sad for me and my family because my grandmother, Francis, passed away on Friday, three days after celebrating her 96th birthday. She had a heart condition for many years, and in recent months we knew we had to be prepared because her departure could have been anytime. Even so, it is never easy to accept that someone close has gone.

The last six years were the most difficult for her because she survived the death of two of his 16 children; one of them was my father. It is conforming to us to know my grandmother was a Christian for many years and that she has gone ahead of us to meet our Creator. Her perseverance, good spirit, kind heart and constant desire for family bonding are characters to follow.

En ESPAÑOL: AQUÍ.

Kitty Cupcakes

This week I was asked to make hello kitty cupcakes for a friend of a friend birthday. The young girl's inspiration was a photo found on Pinterest, and my interpretation was the following kitty cupcakes. The following video shows my how-to for these cupcakes.

List of items to make these cupcakes decorated:

• For the cupcakes you can use your favorite recipe. If you need some recipe ideas check out my list of: Cupcakes.
• The Italian meringue recipe you already know: Here.
• The fondant I used: Satin Ice White Vanilla.
• For details [eyes, whiskers, nose and center of the flower] use: Royal Icing.

I used tip number 1 for the eyes and whiskers, and tip number 4 for the nose and center of the flower.

Have a blessed day and a warm welcome to all the newest readers of Mari's Cakes :)

"Do not be a witness against your neighbor without cause, For would you deceive with your lips? Do not say, “I will do to him just as he has done to me; I will render to the man according to his work.” - Proverbs 24:28-29

Suspiro, a How-To Guide on Italian Meringue

The E-book 'Suspiro' is now available in English! 

In English, 'Suspiro' translates to 'sigh,' but for Dominicans, it refers to the delectable Dominican frosting we adore and use on our beloved Dominican cakes that you absolutely love. 

Within the pages of this eBook, I have included all the information, advice, and answers to the frequently asked questions I receive from my readers about successfully preparing Italian meringue. Drawing from my own experience with this recipe, I have strived to make it as comprehensive as possible. The only thing left to sigh about is that you won't be able to taste the frosting until you make it!

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Mari