Thanks so much for the “glaze” compliment, too. The reason it’s so shiny: I had to frost them when the cupcakes weren’t totally cool (I know, I know!) in order to deliver them by the tail end of the event. The white/vanilla is simply home-made vanilla extract (beans + grey goose :)), powdered sugar, earth balance vegan margarine, and a little splash of soymilk. The chocolate ganache was made with fair trade chocolate chips, soymilk, and maple syrup. Easy peasey!

Thanks again for your encouragement!

The glaze looks gorgeous. What was used? I am assuming that there was no cream involved.