We have had the most fantastic warm summer weather. So standing in the kitchen with the oven on have not been on my agenda lately. But I have pulled myself together to make some cupcakes for a little cupcake project on the Cakes & More forum.
So I have made three different cupcake decorations 1. swirl. 2. embossing and 3. animals
The swirls did not turn out the best because the whipped chocolate ganache that I used did not like the heat and curdled alot.
For the sweet blue cupcakes have I used a small embossing stick from Holly Products. I topped them with small sugar roses and leaves. The sticks are also great to use on fondant decorated cookies. The cute little turtle is made out of modelling paste = ready made fondant about 8 oz. mixed with 1 tsp. of Tylo Powder and kneaded well.
But I have also another cupcake project comming up in fact I am just about to get started on it. I am in this group on flickr called Flickr Bake-off! where you can challenge another person for a “Throw Down”. Then you both decide what theme it should be and if it is going to be a cake, pie, cookie or a cupcake you want to make. You have about 14 days to make whatever you have decided and the photos then goes for a vote. All just for fun like it just should be 
So I am a bit late so I will show you my results when the voting is over……. Oh btw the theme is “fairies” Wish me luck
Happy Caking!
Louise
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Katie says:
Jan 23, 2010
the turtle cupcake is the cutest ever! I love it!
Louise says:
Nov 20, 2009
nizha: I would advise you to visit CakeCentral.com as they have a whole forum only with cupcakes. Im sure that your question have been asked before and you can find loads of recipes aswell. I have never tried to bake such a large number of cupcakes so I cant really tell you.
nizha says:
Nov 19, 2009
hi louise..
i’ve been a fan to your cake journal lately. just love all the wonderful tips and yummy pictures that i’ve seen. i’ve plan to bake 300 cup cakes for my friend’s cousin before this coming christmas. glad if you can give me an exact mount of ingredient and how long would it take to bake such numbers of cup cakes??? this is my first try..
Louise says:
Apr 27, 2009
Suzanne: I would go for the fondant disc. Poured fondant can be tricky and I dont think that you would enjoy any trouble with 200 cupcakes.
I would use a thin layer of bc underneath the fondant discs. Depending on how thin/thick you roll it I would say about 2-3 pounds? but im not 100% sure. I always buy to much in the end.
Good luck
Suzanne says:
Apr 20, 2009
I must mae 200 cupcakes and have them ready for a wedding, frosting them all the day before. Which would be quickest and get the best result, using rolled fondant discs or dipping into poured fondant? Either look would be just fine. And how much should I buy of either, to ensure I have enough? I am not a much of an artist…
Louise says:
Jun 30, 2008
Bonnie: Thank you:-)
Bonnie says:
Jun 30, 2008
im in love with the adorable little turtle and i absolutely love the wonderful things you can do with icing
xx
Louise says:
Jun 26, 2008
Small cookie: THX
Fabbys: Do you think of books with figure modelling?? I would recomend you to look at Loraine McKays web site. She sells online tutorials that are very easy to understand but she also have loads of small podcast where she show small things for free. http://extra-icing.blogspot.com/
Fabbys says:
Jun 25, 2008
Louise, tell me something, exist some book that you could recommend to me to mold the fondant. I have done some figures, as bears, birds and elephants with fondant, but I would like to know if some book exists to mold. Though it is not of fondant. I want to take the idea.
Regards and kisses from Mexico
Small cookie says:
Jun 23, 2008
Louise, your little turtle is super cute. Love it love it love it. Now I can’t wait to see your little fairy. Needed inspiration for my little one’s birthday this Aug.
Louise says:
Jun 20, 2008
Angela: Thank you!!
MSG142: You can always decorate the cupcakes with small baby bottles, blocks, pacifier, bibs ect. try search: for baby shower cupcakes on Google or flickr for insperation.
MSG142 says:
Jun 16, 2008
Amazing!! You are so talented. I’m really loving the turtle – would love an easy tutorial. I want to do cupcakes for a babyshower at work. (I’m an ameature) any suggestions.
Angela says:
Jun 16, 2008
You are So So SO AMAZING!
Love your site, and your work!
I am a HUGE fan!
Louise says:
Jun 14, 2008
Cindy: I use a tylo glue. You can find it on the site under “Tutorials”
MS&S, Rhonda,emily & Tanya: Thank you girls
Yoshiko: When I want to make the fondant stick to the cupcake I use either: BC or chocolate ganache in a very think layer or brush them with sugar syrup or abricot jam.
Lindsay, Silvia, Prudence, Fabbys, Dee, Rita: Thank you. Just sad that the lovely worm sunny days are gone for now and cold weather and rain is on its way.
Becky: Thank you. No I dont do this proffesionel just for fun. I still think that my kids are to young to have a full time and probaly many more hours working mom
If only you knew how many times I have got confused over the different names. Why cant it just be the same names?? It would be so much easier for all.
Lisa Kennedy: You can get Tylo powder in some of the supplie shops But you can also use Gum Tragacanth instead of tylo.
The name fairy cake used to be or is still used for a cupcake in the UK if I am not all wrong. Thank you for the comment.
June & Marielba Anzola: So sweet of you:-)
Marielba Anzola says:
Jun 14, 2008
Hi Louise your work is always perfect and beautiful. Congratulations.
Hugs from Venezuela
June says:
Jun 13, 2008
They are both gorgeous. Your cupcakes are always wonderful.
Lisa Kennedy says:
Jun 13, 2008
Absolutely adorable. I love the frivolity of the happy turtle. He’s obviously found a nice place to rest.
Do you know what the American equivalent of Tylo powder is?
Also, in the Paul McCartney song -”English Tea”- what is a fairy cake? Is it like a petit four? I keep meaning to ask my neighbor who is British but I keep forgetting to ask. Blame it on old age.
Love your beautiful work!!!
Rita says:
Jun 13, 2008
They are cute, lovely …
Becky says:
Jun 13, 2008
Hi Louise,
I am new to your website and just blown away by your flawless designs. Do you do this professionally? I couldn’t figure that out…if not, you ought to. Everyone in the EU would be at your door!
Thank you for your generosity in sharing all of this information with the rest of the world. I am already learning much from you…I didn’t know I could melt fondant! Also, it took me a while, but I figured out what you all call “icing sugar” is what we in the U.S. call “powdered sugar”
Dee says:
Jun 13, 2008
You are such an inspiration to all!!! Thanks for “pulling” yourself together to impress us once again!!!
Fabbys says:
Jun 13, 2008
ESTAN HERMOSOS!!! FELICIDADES LOUISE POR TODAS LAS COSAS LINDAS QUE HACES
Prudence says:
Jun 13, 2008
These are adorable!!! Too cute!
silvia says:
Jun 13, 2008
Louise! wow these cupcakes are just stunning dear!
Such a perfect job.
Lucky you for having a fantastic weather here is raining and raining!!
But it’s always a plaesure reading your blog that enlight my grey days!
Silvia
Lindsay says:
Jun 13, 2008
Love your blog and gave you a shout out on my blog tiaraco.blogspot.com.
Love the cupcake stand idea!
Yoshiko says:
Jun 12, 2008
Those are so beautiful! I want to try and make them… Can you tell me if something goes between the fondant and cupcake? Like corn syrup? Or will the fondant stick to the cupcake by itself?
Tanya says:
Jun 12, 2008
I can’t decide which one I like most, the turtle or the embossed cupcake. Both of them are so adorable and perfect looking. What an amazing job!
emily says:
Jun 12, 2008
These are so totally cute. Fondant is so much fun!
emily
http://www.adorn-jewelry.blogspot.com
Rhonda says:
Jun 12, 2008
Louise,
I LOVE this Blog!!!!! You are inspiring people everyday!!!! Good luck at the Thrown Down.
My Sweet & Saucy says:
Jun 11, 2008
Your style of decorating is always so gorgeous! Great job again!
cindy says:
Jun 11, 2008
beautiful artwork! Louise, what product do you use to keep the legs/head/spots stick together?
Louise says:
Jun 11, 2008
Thank you all for the lovely comments. TJ maybe a little tutorial on the turtle will pop up soon….;-)
I am sure that sandra too will come up with something sweet for the TD
FantasyLand says:
Jun 11, 2008
My oh my … I love the colours and yes, he’s sooo cute. Good Luck!
Kelly says:
Jun 10, 2008
I love the embossing…so delicate and pretty. And that turtle is the cutest little thing ever. You are very talented!
Amy from NY~USA says:
Jun 10, 2008
Adorable cupcakes! I love that color blue that you used. Good luck with challenge! I cant wait to see pics! Lotsa Hugs!!
Juno says:
Jun 10, 2008
so damn cute cupcakes, u have a unique way to make cupcakes, good luck with the challenge, am pretty sure u will beat Sandra!
TJ says:
Jun 10, 2008
oOooH that turtle is just so cute! I would love to see a little step-by-step for your tutorial section! *hints*
Katie says:
Jun 9, 2008
The little turtle is WAY too cute! LOVE IT!