I can never resist the opportunity to make cupcakes! They are so easy to make and kids and adults alike love them. As well as that cupcakes are so much fun to make because the options of icing and decorating them are endless! I am always on the lookout for some new ideas so when I was back home in Scotland in February I couldn't resist the latest issue of the magazine Cake Decorating which came with a silicone mould for creating your own stunning jewels. I had hoped to post these special cupcakes in time for Mother's Day but unfortunately the best made plans don't always work so here they are, a little late but still just as special for any celebration.
In the
magazine they suggested covering the cakes with fondant icing then
sticking the jewels on with edible glue. They looked amazing but I
didn't have much fondant and no edible glue (although you could use
royal icing I'm sure) so I went with the faster, easier option of
topping the cakes with my standard Royal Icing then carefully placing
the jewels and pearls on top. My only advice if using the same method
as me is to make sure after putting the jewels on to let the icing
set before moving as it will crack slightly.
I did use fondant for the jewels where they suggested Flower Paste so use whatever you have or can get your hands on.
