What's cute, sweet, and the ideal size? A mini-cupcake, of course!

Let's face it, one perfect mini-cupcake is a lot like regular cake, but 10 times more fun and with way fewer calories. Now if you're like me, baking up a storm of delectable desserts for the fam has always been one of those lofty dreams that's really hard to make reality. It just seems to take a little too much time. But, I'm happy to report that's changing, now that a friend has introduced me to the super-easy mini cupcake maker by Trademark Global American Originals. Once you've stirred up your batter (I like Arrowhead Mills' Organic Chocolate Cake Mix, it's no-brainer work from then on. You just plug in, pour the batter into the non-stick cups, do something else for 7-10 minutes, then pop out the warm and moist deliciousness, frost, and enjoy! Plus, the baking tray releases cupcakes instantly and makes cleanup a breeze.

Word to the wise: it's $10 off the list price right now at Cymax stores, the parent company behind More Kitchen Carts, and Baby Crib Station.

If you love cupcakes, share the love and forward this post on to your friends and tweet me your favorite flavor! (Hint: mine is anything with chocolate and mint!)