

I'm going to repost my frosting recipe since it's one of the most asked for by my "real life" friends (the rest of you, I've dubbed my "cooking friends", which my husband thinks is silly since we've never met and don't talk on the phone or anything, oh well). And while I'm going to try to feed my husband better this week before it's too late and she's here, I make no guarantees. So, to satisfy my "cooking friends" and "real life friends" who stop by my blog to laugh at the large quantity of desserts I make and the gourmet leftovers my husband enjoys at work (when he isn't getting a ham sandwich every day), I'm going to post this one last guaranteed recipe before the baby is born. And I'm going to tell you her name. I think we've finally decided.
I posted about our Katherine/Kate debate a while ago here and on my personal blog. I got 53 votes and finally tallied them up this morning-
Kate- 24
Katherine- 29
So the results are.... KATE!
While Kate didn't technically win, these two comments echo my sentiments on this subject I've debated with every friend, family member, or perfect stranger sporting a Kate/Katie/Katherine/Kathleen/etc Nametag. And it's funny that it seems so simple that I'd name her Nick if she was actually a he. I guess it's just easier to pick when the choice doesn't matter much!
"I prefer Kate. I know a lot of people are citing versatility as a reason to go with Katherine, but as Kate she can still call herself Kat, Katie, and everything short for Katherine if she chose. Naming her Katherine just in case she wants to go by that as an adult seems like a bad reason when you prefer Kate anyway."
"I love traditional names too and like both Katherine and Kate, but I don't like Kathy as much as Kate. So my vote is if you want her to be called Kate just name her that :) If it is a boy though, I vote for naming him Nicholas and not just Nick."
So there you have it. I'm officially declaring her Kate and will probably refer to her as baby girl from her on out, since I hold onto some false notion of blog privacy and refer to my son as "little man" or "baby boy" like his name is some big secret. I know you're all dying to know, too, since it's about as creative/interesting as Kate, and I love it. I hope she never regrets losing the Katherine option, but I guess I never whined to my mom that my name was just Anne!
Wish me luck with these last nine days as I'm practically counting the hours. And say a prayer that "Kate" is actually a "Kate" and not a "Nick" because I'll be heartbroken if I have to pack up all those beautiful baby girl clothes, blankets, and bows from the baby shower!

1 package of cream cheese, softened (I like to use Neufchatel, less fat and I don't notice much difference)
1/2 cup butter, softened (one stick)
2 Tablespoons milk
2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract or the seeds of one vanilla pod, scraped
dash of salt
6 cups of powdered sugar (more or less to achieve desired consistency, this is a baseline)
1 Tablespoon meringue powder
In a mixer with the whisk attachment, combine the cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy. Add in the milk, vanilla, and salt, and blend.
Next, add the powdered sugar and meringue powder, cover the bowl of the mixer with a dish towel, and turn it on low until everything is combined. Then increase the speed for a minute or so until the frosting is light, fluffy, and delicious. The meringue powder will help set the frosting after it dries so it holds its shape.
Variation:
Add 1 T. finely grated lemon or orange zest and substitute juice for the milk to make a tangy citrus frosting
Ilove your cupcakes - they look so pretty!! Thanks for the frosting recipe, I can't wait to give it a try. Kate is a beautiful name and I wish you all the best with your delivery!
ReplyDeleteDear Kate,
ReplyDeleteI want to be the first blogger to send you a WELCOME note. (even though you aren't here yet)
You have chosen the very best mommy in all of the land...just look at all these yummy treats you have to look forward to ! I know you will be wearing a Pink Princess Apron soon, and helping Mommy cook.
Hugs,
Auntie Queen B
aaww..cute little cupcakes!
ReplyDeleteWhat adorable cupcakes - and I would probably bring something to my own baby shower too. :) Congrats on picking Kate. I'm the mom of a Katherine/Katie and I just love all the variations of the name.
ReplyDeleteCute cupcakes! Yay, for a baby coming SOON. :)
ReplyDeleteWhere can you buy the meringue powder around here? Email me and let me know! I'm going to make cupcakes for Abby's birthday! I love Kate and might possibly have two Kate's in the family if I ever have another girl.
ReplyDeleteCute cupcakes.
ReplyDeleteBut you got Anne with an E, right! ;)
I like Kate.
Here's to hoping she shows up soon!
So cute!!
ReplyDeleteOoh, you're so close. Hugs to you and baby :)
Oh! I'm so excited for you! I love Kate. I've never known a "bad" Kate... make sense?
ReplyDeleteAnywho, praying for you!
~Delta Whiskey
My favorite frosting recipe! I've used it ever since you've made it for the family christmas party. Thanks! I like Kate too and think she will love that her name is not Katherine.
ReplyDeleteOh, yum! I am remembering eating those. :) So good.
ReplyDeleteSo cute and tiny!
ReplyDeleteYummy cupcakes..
ReplyDeleteWOW!! 9 days to go!! SOOO exciting! The cupcakes look amazing and thanks for sharing your frosting recipe! I will be giving it a try for sure!
ReplyDeleteGreat looking cupcakes. Wishing you all the best!
ReplyDeleteYou blog is fabulous and I'm so glad I stumbled upon it! Congrats on the new addition!
ReplyDeletethese are beautiful!!!
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