Friday, July 12, 2013

Where in the Word is Bakingdom? Stroopwafel Cupcakes {Updated}

by Darla

This giveaway is now closed. Thank you for participating!

This is it, my friends. This is your final clue for Where in the World is Bakingdom?

And it’s a doozy. I mean, really. It basically gives the whole game away. That’s why I saved it for last.

Best for last.

Not just because it’s totally the giveaway clue, but also because these cupcakes are crazy amazing.

I had my first stroopwafel just a few short weeks ago when my friend, Tina, learned where we’re moving to. She immediately sent me a wonderful little care package full of goodies, and my favorite, by far, was the stroopwafel.

Stroopwafels are these very thin, soft, yet firm, little waffle cookies. There’s actually two of them, and sandwiched between them…guess what there is. Caramel. Delicious, sticky, slightly salty, caramel goodness. It’s the perfect cookie. I want to buy a little bitty waffle iron…you know, the kind you make waffle cones with…and start baking my own stroopwafel cookies all day. Every day.

Since I don’t have a little waffle cone maker, yet, I made cupcakes instead.

Even though there wasn’t any cinnamon in the stroopwafel cookies I had, I felt like it was a flavor that existed happily in the stroopwafel world, so I added it to my cupcakes. I also used browned butter in the cupcakes, as opposed to plain, because I knew it would add the caramelized depth of flavor that you get in a wafel cookie.

Then, I stirred some of my homemade salted caramel into some of my favorite buttercream. Because when would that ever be a wrong choice??

A few slices of tasty stroopwafel cookies and a little drizzle of caramel, and you have a new contender for the top five best cupcakes I’ve made thus far.

Yes, they’re that good. They’re super easy, too. The cupcakes took less than 30 minutes to make, even with baking time, and the frosting was less than 10 minutes. It helps to have the caramel already on hand, but if you don’t want to make it from scratch, then store-bought caramel works beautifully. Furthermore, these cupcakes can easily be replaced with a boxed mix, just stir in 1 1/2 teaspoons of cinnamon and you’re good to go!

Enjoy!

Cinnamon Browned Butter Cupcakes
with Salted Caramel Buttercream
Makes 1 dozen standard cupcakes

Ingredients

FOR THE CUPCAKES
1 1/2 cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (100 grams) sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick or 113 grams) unsalted butter,Â browned
1/2 cup (113 grams) sour cream
2 eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract

FOR THE FROSTING
1/2 cup (1 stick or 113 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/4 cup saltedÂ caramel sauce
2 cups Â (250 grams) confectionersâ€™ sugar
pinch of salt
2 to 3 teaspoons (10-15 ml)heavy cream
1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract

To make the cupcakes:Â Preheat oven to 350 degrees (180 C). Line a muffin pan with cupcake papers; set aside.

In a large bowl, or the bowl of a standing mixer, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the butter, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla and beat until smooth. Scrape the bowl, making sure there are no streaks of flour remaining (do not over mix).

Place two tablespoons of batter in each of the paper liners in the prepared muffin pan.

Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Transfer to a wire cooling rack and allow to cool completely before frosting.

To make the frosting:Â In a large bowl, or the bowl of a standing mixer, beat the butter and caramel together for 3 minutes. Beat in the sugar and salt until combined. Add 2 teaspoons heavy cream, and whisk on high for 4 minutes, until light and fluffy. If the frosting is too thick, add more cream, 1/2 teaspoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

Stir in the vanilla.

Recipes by Darla

And the winner is…

…comment #94!

Congratulations, Sherri!! And thank you. We’re sad to leave Oregon, but very excited for our new adventure. I will email you shortly to discuss your prize!

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Tagged as: Caramel, Cupcakes, Frosting, Giveaway, Recipe, Salted Caramel Buttercream, Stroopwafel, Stroopwafel Cupcakes

{ 243 comments… read them below or add one }

1 Anabela July 13, 2013 at 1:09 pm

You are most definitely going to the Netherlands.

2 Shelan July 13, 2013 at 1:13 pm

I guessed Turkey, but you are definitely going to the Netherlands!

3 Beka July 13, 2013 at 1:13 pm

Since my other guess wasn’t right, after seeing this clue:-), I’m guessing the Netherlands!:-) Now I need to make these cupcakes!:-)

4 Amelia July 13, 2013 at 1:13 pm

Since the first clue I’d guessed the Netherlands, but for some reason I didn’t comment!! I can see why this would be a particularly difficult move! Good luck with it all! I’m sure you’ll make the most of it!

5 Sabrina July 13, 2013 at 1:13 pm

Definately the netherlands! Have a fantastic time!

6 Maria July 13, 2013 at 1:14 pm

You are coming to The Netherlands! Stroopwafels are the best I love them!

7 Cindy July 13, 2013 at 1:14 pm

Netherlands! Fun!

8 Cara Ebert July 13, 2013 at 1:16 pm

You are going to the Netherlands!!!! I wish you good luck and safe travels!!!!

9 Krys July 13, 2013 at 1:16 pm

Seeing I was off on the England guess, but this clue definitely points to the Netherlands. Seems like such an awesome place to go!

10 Emily July 13, 2013 at 1:17 pm

Netherlands!

11 Carrie@BakeNoPrisoners July 13, 2013 at 1:18 pm

I cannot believe you are off to the Netherlands!!! So awesome! To be specific, {and yes, I did research it a little} stroopwafel’s origin is said to be from Gouda in the Netherlands….or at least that is what Google says.

12 Birgit July 13, 2013 at 1:18 pm

Belgium!

13 Alanna S July 13, 2013 at 1:19 pm

Netherlands!

I’ve always wanted to visit there.
Have a blast and I look forward to hearing all about it.

14 Armindy M July 13, 2013 at 1:21 pm

Aww, I said Belgium first but I agree with everyone that it’s definitely Netherlands now. I’m sure you’ll have a blast there and I’m definitely marking this recipe to try later. It sounds delicious.

15 Elizabeth Wilcox July 13, 2013 at 1:23 pm

Definitely the Netherlands! Home of my ancestors!

16 Jessica July 13, 2013 at 1:23 pm

I still think I am right-Netherlands!

17 Britt July 13, 2013 at 1:25 pm

Has to be the Netherlands! Is is specifically Gouda where they originated? So exciting and scary at the same time!

18 Megan July 13, 2013 at 1:26 pm

NETHERLANDS!!!

19 Kathy Clevenger July 13, 2013 at 1:28 pm

You are in the Netherlands.

20 AndreaClaire July 13, 2013 at 1:29 pm

Netherlands. Now, is it actually Gouda that you’re going to?

21 Kerri July 13, 2013 at 1:29 pm

The Netherlands! Have fun!!

22 Cynthia Vinoski July 13, 2013 at 1:29 pm

Netherlands! Wonderful!

23 Ginny July 13, 2013 at 1:29 pm

I had guessed Guam, but now I’m going with Netherlands.

24 Gillian July 13, 2013 at 1:30 pm

The Netherlands!

25 Fiona July 13, 2013 at 1:31 pm

I loved the Netherlands you will have so much fun there. It’s a beautiful place

26 Monique July 13, 2013 at 1:31 pm

The Netherlands—how exciting!

27 Laura July 13, 2013 at 1:33 pm

You are going to the Netherlands. My cousins live there and brought us some of these cookies. Heavenly.

28 Liana N July 13, 2013 at 1:33 pm

I’m gonna take a stab at things and say Gouda in the Netherlands.

29 Anna July 13, 2013 at 1:35 pm

Now I feel stupid for not commenting before, because when I read ‘poppy seed’ in the title two days ago, I immediately thought “Netherlands!” – my second guess would have been Italy, because of the lemons, but those are way less country specific than poppy seed. At least I have a shot today!
And wow, the Netherlands. That’s actually not too far from here (Germany), yet I’ve never been there. It’s so beautiful, though, you’re really going to enjoy it, I think!!

30 Jen W July 13, 2013 at 1:38 pm

The Netherlands!

31 Renee @ Awesome on $20 July 13, 2013 at 1:43 pm

The Netherlands is going to be so awesome. Please take a train to Bruge and reenact In Bruge. Then take a ferry to Scotland and do EVERYTHING HP! Oh, and go to McDonald’s and order a Royale with Cheese. We have a dream of moving to Sweden. I would love to go to that part of the world.

32 Laura R. July 13, 2013 at 1:46 pm

Netherlands…waffles, flowers, sightseeing, waffles…sounds like it will be an amazingly delicious adventure!

33 EricaB July 13, 2013 at 1:46 pm

Ahh..the Netherlands! I need to get back there at some point! Enjoy

34 Tracy July 13, 2013 at 1:48 pm

Netherlands!

35 Julie July 13, 2013 at 1:49 pm

I guessed England first, but the Netherlands seems like the right place. That sounds amazing! I hope you enjoy your adventure.

36 Jennie L. July 13, 2013 at 1:49 pm

Yay stroopwafels, they are the yummiest! Sticking with my guess of the Netherlands, specifically Rotterdam! I hope so, what fun adventures you will have. Can’t wait to live culinarily*-vicariously through your blog! Yummy cheese, good cocoa, new winter/Christmas traditions, tulip- and delft-inspired fun…not to mention crazy travels all over Europe!

[*not a word, but it should be]

37 Breezy July 13, 2013 at 1:52 pm

It’s definitely the Netherlands! How awesome for you!

38 Ashley P July 13, 2013 at 1:55 pm

i say BELGIUM!

39 Alice July 13, 2013 at 1:57 pm

Netherlands, maybe Rotterdam specifically?

40 Amanda July 13, 2013 at 2:00 pm

Netherlands! Yay!

41 Melody July 13, 2013 at 2:00 pm

This is so cute and looks absolutely delicious!

Everyone keeps saying Netherlands, but I almost thought you were in Belgium …

42 Michelle Bowers July 13, 2013 at 2:03 pm

I still say the Netherlands… maybe Gouda where the stroopwafel originated?

43 Michelle Bowers July 13, 2013 at 2:03 pm

I Tweeted” I want to win a @Sur_La_Table gift card from @bakingdom! http://bakingdom.com/?p=13179 #WhereintheWorldisBakingdom” also!

44 Angela Willis July 13, 2013 at 2:07 pm

Everyone says that you are going to the Netherlands! I am going to be specific and say HOLLAND!!!!!!!!!!!!

45 Angela Willis July 13, 2013 at 2:08 pm

I follow you on Twitter and Tweeted about this post!

46 Amanda July 13, 2013 at 2:10 pm

Tweeted too! @BusyBakingBee

47 Kristina Toma July 13, 2013 at 2:12 pm

Yep, you’re definitely in the Netherlands! I remember traipsing along Amsterdam, eating a bag of bite-size mini stroopwafels. Oh, and the McDonald’s there have stroopwafel McFlurries!!

Enjoy this move! You’re a very lucky lady!

48 Kristina Toma July 13, 2013 at 2:14 pm: Oh! And when you get a fresh bag of stroofwafels, place one cookie on the top of a mug of freshly made coffee. The steam from the coffee will warm the caramel to soft gooey deliciousness, making the stroopwafel even more amazing.

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49 Linda July 13, 2013 at 2:13 pm

Ooh! The Netherlands! I wonder in which city you’re going to live! In Gouda, where stroopwafels are originally from? Probably not!

50 Valerie July 13, 2013 at 2:23 pm

Yeah! I do believe I’ve got it.
Gouda, Netherlands.

And check it out, I tweeted too.

51 Majinmoza July 13, 2013 at 2:34 pm

Netherlands! Waffles, waffles, waffles!!! Have fun girl!

52 Mira @ Rhubarbandrosewater July 13, 2013 at 2:36 pm

Flowers and stroopwafels – must be the Netherlands! My grandparents live on the border to the Netherlands, the nature there is beautiful, however the cuisine is sometimes a little boring, at least in the countryside, so it is good if you bring your baking equipment and creativity with you! In Amsterdam, however, we always had delicious food!

53 Mira @ Rhubarbandrosewater July 13, 2013 at 2:41 pm

I also tweeted (_rosewater_)

54 Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet July 13, 2013 at 2:42 pm

So after the last clue I looked some stuff online and thought it might be the Netherlands but after this I am convinced its the Netherlands!

55 Vicki @ WITK July 13, 2013 at 2:43 pm

I had my first stroopwafel in Amsterdam, so I’m guessing that’s it!

56 Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet July 13, 2013 at 2:45 pm

I tweeted this!! @bittersidesweet

57 Vicki @ WITK July 13, 2013 at 2:45 pm

And I tweeted, I love me some Sur la Table!

58 Caroline July 13, 2013 at 2:46 pm

The Netherlands!!

59 Nikki July 13, 2013 at 2:46 pm

So excited your coming to my home country. Curious to see how you like it!

60 RobynR July 13, 2013 at 2:47 pm

Netherlands (although we found a stroopwafel like cookie only with chocolate inside in Japan)

61 Amy July 13, 2013 at 2:56 pm

Hey, Darla!

It sounds the the Netherlands is the consensus. I’m impressed with all those people who got it with your first clue!! You’ll be close enough to London to wander over there and see the studio tour of the Harry Potter movies! I’m going in September. I’ll let you know if it’s worth it. One of the other commenters suggested a visit to Scotland to see the real locations, which also sounds fabulous. Enjoy Europe!! And keep blogging, please!!

62 Ashley July 13, 2013 at 2:59 pm

Amsterdam!

63 Lisa L. July 13, 2013 at 3:01 pm

Now I totally know!! The NETHERLANDS!! What fun! Thank you for yet another great giveaway! Now off to make these cupcakes!

64 Terri Wade July 13, 2013 at 3:07 pm

GirlI was way off.

I’m from England and was hoping that you were going to be living for being stationed in England but after this last clue I will concede that you and you hub will be stationed in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
All I can think if the story if Austin Powers telling where he was born and how he was raised.
I love your blog……these cupakes are on the menu for Sunday dinner..

65 Rashawn July 13, 2013 at 3:14 pm

The Netherlands! Thanks again for another great giveaway! So much stuff I’d love from Sur la Table!

66 Kris July 13, 2013 at 3:22 pm

The netherlands. I live in belgium, so i know how good stroopwafels are!

67 Terri Wade July 13, 2013 at 3:23 pm

I tweeted too. That was like my 4th time.

68 Brooke July 13, 2013 at 3:31 pm

Belgium.

69 Lisa L. July 13, 2013 at 3:36 pm

Tweeted @CupcakeKiddos!

70 Talia July 13, 2013 at 3:39 pm

Well, you’re going to the Netherlands! Congratulations! Touring central Europe is one of my dream vacations!

71 PeggyFin July 13, 2013 at 3:40 pm

My hubby and I are going with Holland.

72 Stephanie Bennett July 13, 2013 at 3:48 pm

I had guessed China before, but now I know it’s got to be the Netherlands!

73 Ivette Gutierrez July 13, 2013 at 3:56 pm

I think you’re going to the Netherlands…

74 Draygon Blake July 13, 2013 at 4:10 pm

Well i was wrong the whole time I’m gonna say Netherlands :3

75 Marina July 13, 2013 at 4:16 pm

Netherlands

76 Jenny July 13, 2013 at 4:21 pm

omg are you going to the netherlands??? very jealous

77 Sarah July 13, 2013 at 4:22 pm

Theses look super tasty! I’m going to guess Gouda, Holland. I’m a quarter Danish and seeing this post reminds I should work my way to try making sandkaker!

78 Nancy F July 13, 2013 at 4:23 pm

Enjoy the Netherlands…and traveling Europe! Gotta have these cupcakes soon…

79 Kim C. July 13, 2013 at 4:39 pm

My guess is Gouda in the Netherlands. If I am right, that’s awesome and I wish you the best.

80 Kesi July 13, 2013 at 4:40 pm

So apparently it’s going to be the Netherlands! Hopefully Amsterdam, which is a gorgeous city. Can’t wait to see what happens with your move, and hope it goes smoothly.

81 Kim C. July 13, 2013 at 4:42 pm

I shared this post on Twitter. https://twitter.com/KCatapano/status/356196713981157378

82 Kim C. July 13, 2013 at 4:42 pm

I shared this post on Twitter. https://twitter.com/KCatapano/status/356196713981157378

83 Lindsay July 13, 2013 at 5:08 pm

Honestly, I have no clue. But, I’ll be a follower and say the Netherlands.

84 Cecily July 13, 2013 at 5:18 pm

The Netherlands. That’s really far away.

85 Caley July 13, 2013 at 5:18 pm

The Netherlands, how amazing! You are so brave and adventurous )

86 Marci Johnson July 13, 2013 at 5:33 pm

The Netherlands!!!! I have a sweet friend who lives there that I would love to visit. She shares such amazing pictures of home. Have fun!!

87 Marci Johnson July 13, 2013 at 5:33 pm

I tweeted about this giveaway!!

88 Luli July 13, 2013 at 5:37 pm

Definitely The Netherlands!

89 Luli July 13, 2013 at 5:38 pm

I tweeted about this! https://twitter.com/lhaggy/status/356211058224009217

90 Becca from Cookie Jar Treats July 13, 2013 at 5:43 pm

I’m assuming Gouda, Netherlands?

These cupcakes look awesome! So delicious and caramely and cinnamony

91 Michelle July 13, 2013 at 5:44 pm

I’m sticking with my original guess…the Netherlands! Can’t wait to try these cupcakes…omg…YUM!!! Best wishes with the move Darla, and thanks for all the chances to win such sweet prizes!

92 Bernadette July 13, 2013 at 5:47 pm

Dutch shoes for you Best wishes in the Netherlands, how very, very exciting! A hop, skip and a jump to so much. . . I see a Leavesden tour in your future! Everything in that recipe looks very good!

93 MP July 13, 2013 at 6:05 pm

I still think it’s the Netherlands, which sounds so cool! I hope you love it, and I’m sure I’ll love making these cupcakes- hopefully soon! Cheers!

94 Sherri July 13, 2013 at 6:06 pm

Have to agree with everyone here. Looks like Portland is losing you the Netherlands. Hope the move goes well and I look forward to seeing the many things that you discover and share.

95 Heather July 13, 2013 at 6:06 pm

Belgium!

96 Danielle July 13, 2013 at 6:10 pm

Netherlands! I was right the first time!

97 Shan July 13, 2013 at 6:11 pm

Netherlands! How fun

98 Zainab| Blahnik Baker July 13, 2013 at 6:13 pm

Yay!! You going to the Netherlands! I have some stroopwafel left from a care package my high school bestie brought for our wedding last summer. Loved visiting her in Rotterdam two years ago! You will love it there and I’m sure you will have fun traveling around.

99 pinklynx July 13, 2013 at 6:27 pm

Netherlands!!

100 Cassy July 13, 2013 at 6:39 pm

The Netherlands? That is really exciting! And I’m going to have to find some stroopwafel sometime, it sounds delicious.

101 Tiffany July 13, 2013 at 6:40 pm

I was going Belgium first but now i’m going with Netherlands.

102 Melinda @cookingalamel July 13, 2013 at 6:53 pm

The Netherlands! Awesome! Stroopwafels are the best.

103 jo July 13, 2013 at 7:16 pm

Netherlands. I’d love, love, love to go there someday! I’m a history buff loving the WWII era, so basically anywhere in Europe (and even Britain) is on my “to-visit” bucket list. And, naturally, the foodie in me adores different places and cultures!

By the way, they were first made in Gouda (hmmm cheese), Netherlands.

104 Ruthy July 13, 2013 at 7:30 pm

I originally thought Belgium, but now I’m thinking the Netherlands! These look amazing! Have fun!!

105 Mary B. July 13, 2013 at 7:59 pm

I’m definitely sticking with the Netherlands…and I definitely HAVE to make these cupcakes!!!

106 Kat July 13, 2013 at 8:02 pm

Most definitely the Netherlands! It’s a gorgeous country!

107 Jessi July 13, 2013 at 8:08 pm

I’ll say The Netherlands too! I had a feeling!

108 sara July 13, 2013 at 8:10 pm

Amsterdam?

109 sara July 13, 2013 at 8:10 pm

follow on twitter and tweet https://twitter.com/SaraMama/status/356248948903641089

110 Elizabeth July 13, 2013 at 8:12 pm

Noo, I was wrong! Well, I got Europe right at least. I guess the Netherlands this time! BUT NOW I WILL NARROW IT. I don’t know which branch of the military your husband is in, so, I am guessing you going to Brunssum or Schinnen.

111 Faith @ Pixie Dust Kitchen July 13, 2013 at 9:04 pm

I’m DEFINITELY saying the Netherlands. Specifically Amsterdam! Good luck with the move! Moving is always hard, but especially international moves.

112 Diana July 13, 2013 at 9:35 pm

The Netherlands! Awesome!

113 Diana July 13, 2013 at 9:36 pm

And I tweeted!
https://twitter.com/fictionfood/status/356270033204293632

114 Alvina July 13, 2013 at 9:37 pm

Ah yes, the Netherlands!!!

115 April B. July 13, 2013 at 10:10 pm

I suspected the Netherlands earlier this week. Now I’m sure. Lucky you!

116 Nicole July 13, 2013 at 10:16 pm

NATO in Belgium?

117 Avanika {Yumsilicious Bakes} July 13, 2013 at 11:06 pm

You’re going to Amsterdam!!! Ok probably Netherlands but I went crazy on these in Amsterdam, which explains the excitement!

118 Tu Anh July 13, 2013 at 11:32 pm

netherlands!

119 Ricarda July 14, 2013 at 12:58 am

Awesome, I guess the Netherlands as well, Amsterdam or Eindhoven?
Hope you will enjoy it, I love it to be there. Flowers, waffles, nice cities… the sea …
I’m looking forward to see how u’ll modify ur recipies with the european stuff…. as it is really hard to get the most baking stuff here …

120 Rebecca July 14, 2013 at 1:35 am

The Netherlands. Have a safe trip.

121 Marilyn M. July 14, 2013 at 3:19 am

These look amazing! ummmm….The Netherlands!

122 Charlotte July 14, 2013 at 3:27 am

Netherlands for sure!

123 Djoeke July 14, 2013 at 3:28 am

I hope you will have a great time in the Netherlands!
I live in Amsterdam, it’s a amazing city! (I’m curious to which city you’ll move)
Also typically dutch are ‘stroopkoeken’, they are almost the same as ‘stroopwafels’, but instead of a thin waffle cookie, you have more like a shortbread cookie. (like this: http://www.daelmansbanket.nl/our-range/caramel-biscuits/?lang=en )

124 Eva @ Eva Bakes July 14, 2013 at 3:43 am

The Netherlands! Have a great time!

125 Heather @ Snookies Cakes July 14, 2013 at 4:27 am

I’ve never heard of stroopwafles. They sound delicious. And those liners are adorable.

126 Carol Cross July 14, 2013 at 4:44 am

Schinnen
The Netherlands

127 Cassidy July 14, 2013 at 5:15 am

Yep, it’s definitely the Netherlands! What a fun place to explore. I look forward to seeing more recipes inspired by your new home!

128 Lily July 14, 2013 at 5:17 am

The Netherlands! Will we see more orange-themed things?

129 Kat July 14, 2013 at 5:27 am

The Netherlands!!! (:

130 Ashley P July 14, 2013 at 5:52 am

The Netherlands! Best of luck to you in your move.

131 Angie maher July 14, 2013 at 6:05 am

I was saying California, but the obvious answer is the Netherlands…unless its the town of Solvang!

132 Maaike July 14, 2013 at 6:23 am

The Netherlands!! My own home country :-). I live in Amsterdam, but the best town in the Netherlands to buy stroopwafels is Gouda. I even think stroopwafels are originally from Gouda and there are still a lot of stroopwafel bakeries in Gouda (where they ONLY bake stroopwafels and nothing else).
I hope you enjoy the Netherlands and get to know a little of our own baked goods, such as tompouce (we eat it with orange icing to honour our Royal Family), Dutch apple pie, stroopkoeken (a variation on stroopwafels), Jodekoeken, boterkoek (some kind of reallyyyy buttery cake) and much more to enjoy!

133 Serene July 14, 2013 at 7:25 am

Can’t wait to try this recipe out!! The Netherlands!

134 Jessy July 14, 2013 at 7:33 am

The Netherlands!!!

135 Courtney July 14, 2013 at 7:48 am

The Netherlands?! How seriously awesome is that? I can’t wait to see pictures!

136 Dorene July 14, 2013 at 8:37 am

Netherlands…forget the gift certifcate, where can I get your cupcake cookbook? These look amazing and a must try.

137 stephanie July 14, 2013 at 9:50 am

Netherlands! yay!

138 Judy July 14, 2013 at 9:56 am

I guess I’m going to have to go a bit northeast and change my original guess of Belgium to the Netherlands for this one….

139 Katie July 14, 2013 at 10:12 am

Sounds like you are heading to Gouda in the Netherlands.

140 Kate July 14, 2013 at 11:28 am

Definitely the Netherlands, but perhaps more specifically Gouda??? (by the way, if you are on a train there you should be listening for How-dah, not Goo-dah!)

141 Katie W July 14, 2013 at 11:48 am

Netherlands! Love those cookies

142 Sara @ Confectionary Tales July 14, 2013 at 12:08 pm

Definitely the Netherlands! Excited I got it right on the first post you did

143 Pauline July 14, 2013 at 12:44 pm

You are going to Holland!!! This is where I was born, lived for 12 years and still have family. SO JELOUSE!!

144 Suzan July 14, 2013 at 1:05 pm

The Netherlands! Be sure to try bokkenpootjes, poffertjes, moorkoppen, Zeeuwse bolussen and a tompouce (or ‘tompoes’ in a very Dutch way of writing it. Buy them in a bakery, those at Hema aren’t the ‘real’ ones to me) in Holland. Also celebrate ‘Koningsdag’ (used to be Koninginnedag (Queensday)) while you’re here. Have a safe trip!

145 Shaima July 14, 2013 at 1:07 pm

Whaaa!! NETHERLANDS?!

146 Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar July 14, 2013 at 1:58 pm

Netherlands??? Love the look of these cupcakes!

147 Megan S July 14, 2013 at 2:06 pm

Rotterdam! I have family who moved to Amsterdam about 2 years ago and I’ll have to find out where they think you should visit first!

148 Sheri c July 14, 2013 at 2:22 pm

I stand by my previous answers of the Netherlands!

149 Ina July 14, 2013 at 2:48 pm

Oh the Netherlands. That is right nextdoor to Germany So you won’t be half a globus away!

150 Nessa July 14, 2013 at 3:28 pm

The Netherlands!

151 tania July 14, 2013 at 5:37 pm

I will again say you are heading to the Netherlands! Gouda, perhaps?

152 Kate W. July 14, 2013 at 6:07 pm

the Netherlands! My husband’s mother is Dutch and we get spoiled with stroopwafels, I will have to make these with some of our stash

153 Casey B. July 14, 2013 at 6:17 pm

The Netherlands!!! You’ll have so much fun!!

154 Casey B. July 14, 2013 at 6:17 pm

And I tweeted!!!

155 Emily July 14, 2013 at 6:26 pm

The Netherlands!!

156 Wendy R July 14, 2013 at 6:37 pm

It’s gotta be the Netherlands, yes?

157 Kathy July 14, 2013 at 6:50 pm

Sounds like the Netherlands but I was hoping for Texas. Actually, the station right across from my work!

158 Vicki Sianez July 14, 2013 at 8:46 pm

So I guessed Holland before, which I understand is part of the Netherlands. How absolutely fun!

159 Payton July 14, 2013 at 8:51 pm

Netherlands!! And more specifically, Gouda. At least thats what I gather. Have fun!!

160 Stacey July 14, 2013 at 8:57 pm

The Netherlands.

161 laura i July 14, 2013 at 9:22 pm

the netherlands! amsterdam is an amazing city!

162 Aubrey July 14, 2013 at 9:52 pm

You’re going to Gouda, Netherlands, perhaps?

Those are fantastic-looking cupcakes -anything with caramel would be delicious!

163 Andrea July 14, 2013 at 9:53 pm

You’re definitely moving to the Netherlands! Can you find those cookies here in the states?

164 Megly July 14, 2013 at 9:57 pm

Ooh, the Netherlands? So exciting! My mom brought these back when she visited a few years ago and it was hard not to down the whole box at once I’ve heard you’re supposed to set them on top of a mug of hot coffee so the steam melts the caramel inside. Need to try that next time….

165 Andrea July 14, 2013 at 9:57 pm

I shared a tweet! From @PaintedMermaid

166 Olivia July 14, 2013 at 11:21 pm

I guess Austria! But everyone else seems to think it’s the Netherlands..

167 Evonne July 15, 2013 at 12:46 am

You’re going to the Netherlands!

168 Kathryn July 15, 2013 at 1:32 am

Now I’m thinking that you’re moving to the Netherlands

169 Leslie N July 15, 2013 at 3:40 am

The Netherlands! Do they have Sur LaTable there?

170 Leslie July 15, 2013 at 4:52 am

Netherlands, of course! I’m so jealous!!!

171 mary laskowski July 15, 2013 at 5:40 am

You are going to the netherlands! how wonderful

172 Jaime July 15, 2013 at 5:42 am

Wikipedia says you’re going to the Netherlands!

173 Larissa July 15, 2013 at 5:57 am

The Netherlands it is! Wow! Can’t wait to see pics of that!
Also, those cupcakes sound so good!

174 Larissa July 15, 2013 at 6:09 am

I tweeted!!

175 Red @ Adventures of a Hungry Redhead July 15, 2013 at 6:50 am

I guess The Netherlands! I love buying Stroopwafels at World Market!

176 Red @ Adventures of a Hungry Redhead July 15, 2013 at 6:52 am

I tweeted!

177 Brenda July 15, 2013 at 6:54 am

Netherlands! I was wrong this whole time. I should’ve known! It’s going to be beautiful!

178 Laura July 15, 2013 at 7:01 am

Definitely the Netherlands…I’m jealous. You’d better share some amazing pictures!

179 Laura R July 15, 2013 at 7:21 am

I wanted to say Germany but the “stroop” part threw me off! sooo Netherlands it is!

180 Emily {Pink Tiger in the Kitchen} July 15, 2013 at 7:26 am

Yay!! I’ve been guessing the Netherlands and I’m clearly sticking with that guess!!

181 Emily {Pink Tiger in the Kitchen} July 15, 2013 at 7:26 am

I also tweeted this!!

182 Sara July 15, 2013 at 7:45 am

The Netherlands!!! I’ve always wanted to visit the beautiful country!! Have fun and good luck!!

183 Fiona July 15, 2013 at 7:47 am

The Netherlands?

184 Amy Standring July 15, 2013 at 8:01 am

The Netherlands! Can’t wait to see what Dutch inspired treats will be on the site soon!

185 Amy Standring July 15, 2013 at 8:01 am

I tweeted too =)

186 Tasha N. July 15, 2013 at 8:33 am

The Netherlands! I NEED to make these cupcakes!

187 Kelly July 15, 2013 at 8:33 am

The Netherlands!!

188 Deb July 15, 2013 at 8:43 am

It must be the Netherlands! But before you go, I’ll take a dozen of those scrumptious cupcakes!

189 meredith July 15, 2013 at 9:25 am

Definitely belgium – i love the recipe!

190 meredith July 15, 2013 at 9:26 am

tweeted https://twitter.com/mermont84/status/356812020986810368

191 Ladybug July 15, 2013 at 9:59 am

I thought maybe France with the first post (as poppy seed production is actually higher there), but now I am jumping on the Netherlands bandwagon.

192 Ashley W July 15, 2013 at 10:05 am

Netherlands! I’m so excited for you!

193 Ashley W July 15, 2013 at 10:05 am

I tweeted!

194 Dani July 15, 2013 at 10:13 am

You’re going to the Netherlands?!?! Oh my goodness, sooooooo jealous! My best friend growing up was Dutch (she actually lives in Holland now) and I remember having stroopwafel with her. As well as the word poches (sp?) which is completely unhelpful as it means legs in Dutch. When will I ever need to use that word without at least needing one other word to go with it?

Congratulations on being sent to a beautiful country and HAVE FUN!!! I expect to see amazing photos of your travels and all the delicious food over there!

195 Kellie M. July 15, 2013 at 10:49 am

I’m going to finish by saying the Netherlands. Have fun:)

196 alexandra July 15, 2013 at 10:55 am

Not the first, nor the last to say you’re going to the Netherlands!

197 Christy July 15, 2013 at 10:59 am

Apparently it’s the Netherlands even though I was going to guess Belgium! But yay! That’s so cool!

198 Lisa July 15, 2013 at 12:03 pm

I was going to guess Pennsyvania because this sounded Germanic to me…but I see commenters above agree it’s the Netherlands. Happy travels!

199 Jessica Tomasi July 15, 2013 at 12:37 pm

Gouda in the Netherlands

200 Sarah T. July 15, 2013 at 12:37 pm

Niederlande (Netherlands)!!!! Or Nederland, really, as you’ll know it. I lived in Germany for a while during my dad’s stint in the military; I’ve called it Niederlande ever since.

201 Megan July 15, 2013 at 12:52 pm

The Netherlands-awesome!!!

202 Melanie July 15, 2013 at 1:01 pm

I thought Belgium but finally I think Netherlands!

203 Melanie July 15, 2013 at 1:06 pm

I shared the tweet!
My name is @Melonica

204 anastassia skarlinski July 15, 2013 at 1:17 pm

so the netherlands then? good luck and happy travels!

205 Theresa J July 15, 2013 at 1:37 pm

I go with Gouda in the Netherlands

206 Theresa J July 15, 2013 at 1:37 pm

https://twitter.com/tweetyscute/status/356875215273340929

207 Kristen S. July 15, 2013 at 1:56 pm

Netherlands. (Although if it’s Belgium, which I still think it might be, at least I’ve already guessed that once.)

208 Jackie July 15, 2013 at 2:24 pm

Yeah, it has to be the Netherlands. Sounds like fun!

209 Rosa July 15, 2013 at 2:33 pm

Netherlands, definitely. Wow…what a beautiful place for another adventure!

210 Rosa July 15, 2013 at 2:33 pm

I tweeted about this giveaway!

@rjyork2009

211 Brittany Wilson July 15, 2013 at 3:06 pm

The Netherlands! I’m Dutch so I love this!

212 Amanda L. July 15, 2013 at 3:28 pm

I’m still thinking its The Netherlands – if so, have fun and I hope you can take time to travel all over Europe!

213 Criselda July 15, 2013 at 3:31 pm

Maybe it’s a Dutch recipe because of the spelling!

214 Kendra July 15, 2013 at 4:02 pm

The Netherlands.

215 Stacy M. July 15, 2013 at 4:10 pm

The Netherlands – aren’t you lucky! Veel succes!

216 Gina Guthrie July 15, 2013 at 4:15 pm

Netherlands. Have fun!

217 Megan July 15, 2013 at 4:20 pm

The Netherlands…I feel silly now going on about Belgium (although Belgium also has really good waffles, and you can get your hands on stroowafels there), but the Netherlands makes more sense because that’s where stroowafels come from…Plus flowers and sightseeing…yeah…

218 Leah S July 15, 2013 at 4:50 pm

The Netherlands!

You’re in the Netherlands !

I tweeted ! Love these waffles from the Netherlands !

221 Jessica July 15, 2013 at 5:07 pm

You’re going to Disneyworld!

…oh wait, I mean the Netherlands.

Good luck and safe travels! I think it will be a wonderful experience for you and I can’t wait to hear about it along the way.

222 Sarah July 15, 2013 at 5:08 pm

Netherlands! I must turn this into a cake for my mother’s birthday next wk!

223 Kristy July 15, 2013 at 5:08 pm

I’m thinking the Netherlands, but maybe Amsterdam, lots of water there and he’s coast guard. Wherever you go you’ll love it! I thought Holland when you first said because of the flower aspect. We’ll see I guess!

224 brandy S July 15, 2013 at 5:16 pm

The Netherlands

225 brandy S July 15, 2013 at 5:16 pm

I tweeted

226 Carrie July 15, 2013 at 5:17 pm

Have fun in the Netherlands!

227 Rena July 15, 2013 at 5:22 pm

Netherlands. That cupcake looks heavenly, all my favorite flavors combined!! Safe travels!

228 Dana July 15, 2013 at 5:25 pm

Wow! You are moving to the Netherlands!

229 Lynn July 15, 2013 at 5:26 pm

Amsterdam! These look delicious! I can’t wait to try making them

230 Lizzy E July 15, 2013 at 5:35 pm

Netherlands! Gouda, Netherlands, if you want more specific =) The cupcakes look delicious, hope you have fun there!

231 Chrissy Finnigan July 15, 2013 at 5:50 pm

The Netherlands will be awesome!!!

These cupcakes look amazing.

232 karel July 15, 2013 at 5:51 pm

The Netherlands!

233 mandassassin July 15, 2013 at 5:52 pm

The Netherlands!

234 Molly Nowak July 15, 2013 at 5:54 pm

Neverland! Oops, I mean Netherlands!!!

235 Holly Moser July 15, 2013 at 6:39 pm

I’m sticking with Holland, or the Netherlands. Never know which is the correct name : )

236 Lisa July 15, 2013 at 6:46 pm

The Netherlands

237 Candy July 15, 2013 at 7:17 pm

Gouda in the Netherlands…lucky you!

238 Sarah July 15, 2013 at 7:27 pm

Everyone knows now from this, it’s the Netherlands! Wow!! Fun!

239 April V July 15, 2013 at 8:52 pm

Have fun in Holland. As for the town not so sure are you moving to Amsterdam? My in laws imigrated from Holland. My mother is Fresian and My father in law is Dutch. My husband can speak Dutch and Fresian. We have a very large Dutch Community here. You will love it there.

240 Sarah July 16, 2013 at 2:25 pm