A new bunch of roses, a new batch of cupcakes... this time with pink and gold glitter. I've been baking up a storm recently, I had picked up an array of sprinkles in my local Dealz store and thought I'd bake some more pretty cupcakes for me and mine to enjoy. I really loved the edible golden glitter and there was so much of it in the tiny tub it comes in so there's lots more left for future bakes too. I made this batch red velvet again and used swirled vanilla and chocolate fudge icing on them all this time. They're not as perfect as they should be as my piping bag split - why does this always happen to me - but they were yummy nonetheless!
The stars and the hearts sprinkles were my favourite, the hearts being perfect for Valentine's Day. I really need to stop making so many sweet treats though, we'll all end up with diabetes! To be honest I enjoy decorating the cupcakes more than eating them these days. I try and make them as pretty as I can and with all the cool things you can get these days for cake decorating it's not hard to come up with creative and beautiful designs that everyone says "wow" too and thinks they're a shame to eat - luckily they still do otherwise I'd be left with a whole load of cupcakes! I have my eye on some blue edible glitter and may make some more cupcakes for my sons 2nd birthday next week but we'll see...
You can see my Valentine's Day cupcakes here if you're looking for some baking inspiration for the day of love. I actually think this batch is perfect for Valentine's Day too.
Have you done any baking recently? What do you decorate your cakes with?
I agree with you the stars and hearts are perfect for Valentine's Day. Everything just looks too good to eat!
ReplyDeleteLike you, I almost enjoy decorating cupcakes and other baked creations more than eating them! I think the last time I made cupcakes I only ate 1 (out of 48!) These definitely look great though, and you have such an eye for using different combinations to really make every individual cupcake pop. I bet your family loves these!
ReplyDeleteThese are stunning! I love the gold glitter, and the stars and hearts are adorable. I wish I was a better baker--too precise and scientific for my left brain! Haha. Beautiful job!
ReplyDeleteThese are SO pretty! I love the gold glitter on them. I absolutely love baking (even though sometimes I’m sure my waistline wishes I didn’t!) because of how much you can do with desserts. You really can make them look so pretty. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteThe cupcakes look divine! We are baking today.Thank you for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThe designs of the cupcake looks really cute and definitely enticing. It looks really delicious too especially with the toppings.
ReplyDeleteVery fancy! They look too good to eat. Those are the ones that mommy doesn't share. haha
ReplyDeleteI love the coloring of the frosting and the sparkle. These are too cute to eat, but I'd do it anyhow. Besides, you're willing to share! :)
ReplyDeleteYour cupcakes always look like they are straight out of a cupcake shop! My girls would love the glitter on a cupcake. I love how the star sprinkles pop against the sprinkle frosting it really looks delicious. .
ReplyDeleteYum these look great! I love the color of the frosting how very cool. These are absolutely perfect for Valentine's day! I want to make some cupcakes so I will have to check out the recipe. I think my kiddos would love the colors of these as much as me!
ReplyDeleteThose are so great! I'm thinking about making some Watermelon cupcakes for Valentine's Day.
ReplyDeleteThese cupcakes look so yummy. I love decorating the cupcakes and experimenting with different designs on them. its so much fun ♥
ReplyDeleteThese cupcakes are so pretty! I won't be able to bite into them.. will end up just admiring :)
ReplyDeleteThese cupcakes are so gorgeous and also look super delicious! I wish I could eat one right now! I love the gold dust.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely adore that teacup cupcake holder! The gold icing is so pretty. Not sure I would want anyone to actually eat them. Which would make my kids really upset with me!
ReplyDeleteMmmm! I wanna go and bake cupcakes now! :) x I just baked some Valentines Cookies, the house smells amazing even a day later! <3
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Alas, I am NOT a baker. I think its because I don't have patience to do the exact measurements. I am better at savoury food where you can add a dash of this and a pinch of that. I do love the sparkles and sprinkles in your cupcakes. They look sooooo nice. Thanks for the great 'eye' candy with those fabulous pictures.
ReplyDeleteI feel like I have been a baker on hiatus! I loved to bake since a child, but with the kids homework and housekeeping has been so time consuming. However you have inspired me to get my little people in the kitchen this Valentines Day and bake with them!
ReplyDeleteThe gold glitter dust looks great on the cupcakes. I will have to give this a try with a few of my upcoming parties.
ReplyDeleteI love these cupcakes, they are so cute. I especially love the little hearts. I don't think I have seen them before
ReplyDeleteI love your cupcakes! So cute! I love the glitter too, I can't make a cupcake without glitter lately!!
ReplyDeleteAww man these cupcakes look amazing! I've never been able to bake but I have two little pastry chefs in my house that can do it for me. I love the details on top
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These look super cute and yummy. My little guy would be eating the little stars of every cupcake.
ReplyDeleteAhhhh, Now I want cupcakes! Not fair at all! Haha These seriously look so darn yummy. I'm an adult... I think it's safe to say I can eat a cupcake for breakfast right? hehe, I totally would. Your photos are beautiful and the cupcakes look stunning. I don't know if I could eat them! haha
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love cupcakes, and these ones are so beautiful!!! They are perfect for valentines day too! I really want to try all of these techniques on my next batch of cupcakes!! Thanks for the awesome post!
ReplyDeleteThese look gorgeous! I might make some with my children for my mum on mother's day. I will buy a pretty gift box to put them in! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a delicious vision! they are eaten with the eyes! :Q___
ReplyDeleteWhat is the kind of cup you used? Is that a silicone cup on the cupcake? It's really cute and made the cupcake more appetizing!
ReplyDeleteLove the designs on the frosting!
May I suggest investing in piping nozzle? It can really cave the day! But for me your frosting is beautiful :)
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