1 Groceries are exempt from the Alameda County and California state sales taxes. 2  Alameda County collects a 2.5% local sales tax, the maximum local sales tax allowed under California law. 3  Alameda County has a higher sales tax than 86.6% of California's other cities and counties.
How to choose the right size cupola. A good rule of thumb for selecting the right size cupola is to multiply 1.25 times every foot of unbroken roofline -- the key is the unbroken roofline measurement. When we say unbroken roof line what we mean is that there are no major objects (like a chimney) or hips or dips in the ridge line of the roof.
Jumbo. 3 1/2 x 1 3/4 inches. If you have only one pan and a recipe calls for more cupcakes than your pan will make, just cover and refrigerate the rest of the batter while baking the first batch. Cool the pan about 15 minutes, then bake the rest of the batter, adding 1 to 2 minutes to the bake time.An easy way to fill baking cups is to use an ice cream scoop. Use one that measures out 1/3 cup batter when filling regular-size cups. Use one that measures out 2 tablespoons batter when filling mini cups. Frost cupcakes with fluffy frosting on the day they are to be served. 2  Freeze cupcakes two to three months, tightly wrapped. 3  To prevent frosting on frosted cupcakes from sticking, freeze cupcakes uncovered 1 hour, then insert a toothpick in the top of the cupcake, and tightly wrap.