Producing fun designs which can be made in seconds is often hard with cupcakes which are not butter cream based. I have been asked by so many of my online students if I can provide something for this Easter which will be both quick to make and fun for their clients and families. I think I have ticked both boxes with this sweet little chick cupcake tutorial. I have timed myself and I can complete the cupcake now in 91 seconds so I think this is ideal if you have a large order to complete or a family gathering to cater for. Please do share your photos of the little chick once you’ve made him and why not try my alternative ideas in the tutorial to turn him into a different design.
Cupcake Heaven magazine has begun its search to find Britain's Best Spring Cupcake! We're looking for all cupcake enthusiasts to send us photos of your favourite spring designs, so whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro we'd love everyone to enter.
Full details of the competition can be found here <http://www.foodheavenmag.com/2013/03/enter-our-spring-cupcake-challenge/> We'll pick the top 20 entries to put to the public vote over on our Cupcake Heaven facebook page <http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cupcake-Heaven/260323113997775?ref=ts&fref=ts> and the makers of the top 10 cupcakes from that vote will be invited to join us at the Cake & Bake Show Manchester with the real-life versions of their winning cupcakes. The cupcakes will be on display at the show, the winners will get to see their designs in print in an upcoming issue of Cupcake Heaven, and the overall winner will receive a very special prize at the Cake & Bake Show. We can't wait to see your entries!
When making this new tutorial I decided to try something different once I’d finished. I took a can of PME pearl lustre spray and I built up coverage across the ruffles of the cake. The spray is great for just highlighting the ruffles just a little or you can do as I have and build up the colour gradually to change the cake completely. What was once a mat black cake now becomes a pewter metallic finished bag. This effect will work on most colours of fondant and the PME sprays are available in many different colours so you can experiment with different combinations. I prefer the black finish to the cake myself but as a bit of fun I thought this was a worthwhile experiment and a good way of trying out a new effect for future cakes. To join the online cake school and see the tutorial in full CLICK HERE.
