Cupcakes

[Aliantha]

I bought a tub of black fondant. . Much easier than trying to do it myself.

[Sundae]

(I was going to suggest that drinking a lot of Guinness has the same effect but it would make me sound cunty when I adore your creations)

Those rainbow cakes are so flipping gorge!
I'd like to see one sliced, to see the colours. And to check how much icing there is. Not having a sweet tooth, the icing is merely decorative for me - although A+ on that front.
Then again, I'm not a potential customer

42 years to find your talent?
Rubbish.
You have been talented since the day you were born and have all your kids at home with no convictions. You've found this, which you are exceptional at too. More than some people do in twice that amount of time.

[Aliantha]

Thanks Sundae.

Coming up over the next couple of weeks, I have been commissioned to make a batman head. Basically going to just do the mask part. Not going to worry about putting the mouth and chin on. The client seems to want just the mask anyway. I also have the croquembouche coming up on the 20th of this month. I am really starting to stress about that one. haha As if 6 months of stressing wasn't enough already. Anyway, I'm just trying to focus on the fact that I can do all the elements, and I've made a smaller version before, and the bride has agreed to the caramel instead of chocolate, so I'm sure it will all be fine. It just wakes me in the middle of the night sometimes. lol

I also have a two tier engagement cake to do in a few weeks time which is just beautiful. The client sent me a picture of what she wants, so I'll basically be copying someone else's design (more or less). It's a very on trend design at the moment though, so I don't think there'll be any problems with that. It wont be exactly the same. Just very similar.

I also have a fireman sam cake to do. I had to look him up and see what he looks like. Apparently he drives a firetruck, and he wears a fireman outfit. Who would have thunk it. haha I think that one will end up being a firetruck with sam standing next to it.

I did the markets yesterday. Sold out all bar a two boxes of 4, so not a bad effort. Looking forward to the next market in a few weeks. Particularly since it's only 400 metres from home. I like this markets in the village thing we have going on here.

My next big project is to start getting a portfolio together to take to the markets with me so people can look at pictures of my cakes as well as purchasing cupcakes. I think it will increase my audience. As much as I hate to admit it, not everyone likes cupcakes, but people most likely think that's all I do if they don't stop and grab a card.

[xoxoxoBruce]

Damn, you've been really busy while I wasn't looking. Beautiful stuff.

[Aliantha]

Here are a couple of other things I've done lately. Later today I will be making a batman mask cake. Fully 3D from the nose up.

[xoxoxoBruce]

Typical mother, make stuff that lays a guilt trip on anyone who messes it up.
Cut it? Why would you cut it? EAT IT!! You barbarian.

[Aliantha]

Apparently the teddybear cake was a hit.

[Aliantha]

I have just carved the batman mask cake, and I have to say, the cake and ganache are smashing. I hope the customers think so too. Pics later if it comes off, otherwise I'll have to start again. haha

[Lola Bunny]

That teddy bear cake.....ADORABLE!!

Actually, I like them all. I would eat a slice, or two, of that raspberry chocolate cake. Cupcake looks yummy too.

[Aliantha]

I have charged $120 for this cake.

[Lola Bunny]

Super cool

[Aliantha]

My customer has already picked this cake up. She was very pleased with it.

[limey]

Fabulousness on a plate!

[Aliantha]

[Aliantha]

I think you guys must be sick of pics of my cakes. haha

Here are a few of the things I've done this week.

Tomorrow I finally get to put my croquembouche together. God I hope it goes as well as I think it will.