Gift Idea for Young Chefs: Girl Gourmet Cupcake Maker

Looking for a holiday gift idea or a birthday present for a young girl? If you'd like to provide the young ladies on your shopping list with a gift that's both educational and fun, you can't go wrong with the Gourmet Girl Cupcake Maker.

Part of the Gourmet Girl line of bakeware, this product is simple and safe to use, providing youngsters with an opportunity to enjoy hours of educational playtime that allows them to learn the basics of baking while whipping up their own delicious snacks.

Making Cupcakes with the Girl Gourmet Cupcake Maker

Any little girl who enjoys eating cupcakes will love being able to make her own tasty treats. With the Gourmet Girl Cupcake Maker, kids can create their own homemade cupcakes in just a few minutes. The kit is designed for kids over the age of eight. Designed with safety in mind, the cupcake mix created for this kit is designed to be cooked in the microwave oven. It comes with everything you need to create delicious homemade cupcakes except for the microwave.

The Girl Gourmet Cupcake Maker kit includes four flavors of batter (cinnamon sugar, chocolate, red velvet, and yellow vanilla) that are simple to prepare. Simply add water, and use the attached cupcake cup and cupcake maker included with the kit and microwave. In 30 seconds, you'll have a fully cooked cupcake.

There are also four tasty frosting mixes (chocolate, ream cheese, strawberry, and vanilla), which can be quickly whipped up and are applied with the included cupcake froster. Once the cupcake is cool, the young chef can place it on the included cupcake froster for the perfect topping of rich and creamy frosting. Top off with a few candy sprinkles, and they're finished! In no time at all, the young baker will be able to enjoy a delicious, attractively frosted cupcake.

Purchasing the Gourmet Girl Cupcake Maker

The suggested retail price for the Girl Gourmet Cupcake Maker kit is $29.99. It's available from Amazon.com and various retailers. Refill packs with additional baking and frosting mixes, sprinkles, and cupcake cups are available. Additional frosting tips are available, which allow youngsters to create different designs and patterns on their cupcakes. You can also add on a set of Gourmet Girl cupcake holders, which are designed to allow young bakers to carry their creations to school for lunch and snack time. The clear covers allow them to show off their creations to friends and teachers.