My sister is getting married. As a result there is a bridal shower, and I am in charge. Really? Really.
In an effort to try something different we are doing a Cupcake Wars inspired shower. I am hoping that the people who come will have a good time. Even if there are the cheesy games that I have mocked repeatedly over the years. The prizes will be great. Well, I think they are great.
Anyways. The colors of my sister's wedding are purple and orange. Though sometimes she says plum and spice, and sometimes she says purple and apricot. Basically they are purple and orange.
The cupcake challenge for the shower is to incorporate the colors in the cupcake. Either in the decoration or in the flavoring. I've been playing around trying to find the right recipe and decorations. Which ... as I sit here typing I am questioning those efforts. I am the one buying the prizes. So I can just win one if I want. Bother.
Needless to say that I have been up to my eyeballs in recipes. I have found some fun recipes in the FIVE batches of cupcakes that have been made. I still don't have the winner yet. I have the winning frosting, but haven't found a cupcake recipe that is able to stand up to the amazing-ness of the frosting. Without giving away to many details to my bridal shower competitors, I have included some of my test batches below. I have even been piping my frosting, so watch out ladies!
In an effort to try something different we are doing a Cupcake Wars inspired shower. I am hoping that the people who come will have a good time. Even if there are the cheesy games that I have mocked repeatedly over the years. The prizes will be great. Well, I think they are great.
Anyways. The colors of my sister's wedding are purple and orange. Though sometimes she says plum and spice, and sometimes she says purple and apricot. Basically they are purple and orange.
The cupcake challenge for the shower is to incorporate the colors in the cupcake. Either in the decoration or in the flavoring. I've been playing around trying to find the right recipe and decorations. Which ... as I sit here typing I am questioning those efforts. I am the one buying the prizes. So I can just win one if I want. Bother.
Needless to say that I have been up to my eyeballs in recipes. I have found some fun recipes in the FIVE batches of cupcakes that have been made. I still don't have the winner yet. I have the winning frosting, but haven't found a cupcake recipe that is able to stand up to the amazing-ness of the frosting. Without giving away to many details to my bridal shower competitors, I have included some of my test batches below. I have even been piping my frosting, so watch out ladies!
Batch #3 - piping technique is definitely improving
Hard to see the color of the frosting - it is pink.
hmmmm .... what could that repesent?
Batch #4 - even better
Close-up of Batch #4 - Impressive.
Batch #5 - unadorned cake waiting for the magic.
My co-workers have been the recipients of Batch #2 (batch #1 met a sudden trash can demise). Tomorrow they will be the winners of Batches 3-5.
Hoping for no cupcake fatigue from my tasters!
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