cake list

Cupcakes can be a great gift or addition to the table at a themed party or special occasion. They are simple to make and can be created for any theme or purpose by simply adapting cupcake recipes.

Cupcake recipes for the birth of a new baby are very simple and effective. You can change the color of the frosting to depending on the sex of the baby. Add a small amount of red food colouring to the frosting if the baby is a girl. Make sure you only add a small amount to the frosting to ensure that the mixture goes pink rather than red. Add blue food coloring for a baby boy. You can also add additional decoration to the cake using an ingredient such as marzipan. Simply use the marzipan to make the shape of a baby or a toy rattle, etc. Stick the marzipan to the frosting to make a perfect themed cake for a new birth.

Cupcake recipes can be found online or in cookery books. Check your local supermarket or bookstore for the best books. To find recipes online, carry out a simple search using your search engine.

Cakes for the spring can be decorated with flowers very simply. You could choose to make different colored flowers using marzipan to stick to your cake. You can also purchase cake decorations of flowers to stick onto your frosting, providing a simple decoration. Edible cake decorations are available and made from sugar paper.

Confetti or edible glitter can be added to the frosting of cupcakes to improve the visual element of cupcakes and impress your friends. These cakes are perfect for a children’s party or princess party and will really add a touch of magic to the food table.

Graduation cakes are also very popular. You can again use marzipan to sculpt a graduation cap or similar item to stick on the top of your cake. These items can also be purchased. You may prefer to write a message on the graduation cupcake, such as congratulations. Frosting decoration pens can be bought with a thin nozzle, making them perfect for writing messages. The frosting pens are edible too.

By Jane J Cooper