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Teacher Appreciation Expressed with Cupcakes
frosted with Dolly Parton's and Duncan Hine's
Creamy Chocolate Buttercream



Photo Essay by Dawn Hunter, 1-20-2023



Darcy created several unique cupcakes that she decorated intricately to give to her teachers at school to show that she appreciated them. It was a very thoughtful and creative gesture! Decorating cupcakes was a fun and artistic way to express herself, and giving them as gifts to show appreciation was a great way to build connections and show gratitude.


Baking and decorating cupcakes is a great way for children to express their creativity and imagination. Creating something beautiful and delicious can be very satisfying and fulfilling, and it can also be a fun way to spend time with family and friends.


She gave them an extra unique twist by using a limited, 1st edition chocolate Frosting created by Duncan Hines and Dolly Parton. Darcy is a huge Dolly Parton fan, so it was amusing to her to include the frosting in cupcake creativity! Dolly Parton is a beloved figure known for her music, acting, and philanthropy. It was nice that she found a way to incorporate a limited edition frosting created by Duncan Hines and Dolly Parton in the recipe. Having the frosting connected to her public persona definitely made the cupcakes extra special and personal for Darcy. It made the experience of creating and giving the gift more meaningful and enjoyable. The connection to a celebrity like Dolly Parton constructed a relatable and fun endeavor for Darcy and those who received them. It was also a great way to express her personal style and interests. The second limited edition of the Dolly Parton baking collection will be released by Duncan Hines on February 8, 2023. Please see the links on the buttons below for more information.





Silver Jubilee Butter Cupcake Batter Recipe



2 cups sifted cake flour | 3 teaspoons baking powder | 1/4 teaspoon salt | 1/2 cup butter | 1 cup sugar | 2 eggs, well beaten | 3/4 cup milk | 1 teaspoon vanilla extract


Mix and sift flour, baking powder & salt. Cream butter, add sugar slowly & cream until fluffy. Stir in eggs. Add dry ingredients alternately with milk, and stir well after each addition. Add vanilla. Scoop into lined cupcake tin. Bake in a 375°F/190.556°C oven for 25-30 minutes.

All photos by Dawn Hunter, click on the photos to activate a slideshow.





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