Cupcakes go Corporate!

RBC Tile & Stone recently launched a new line of tile called Sonoma Tilemakers.  Along with cupcakes I also have an odd obsession with all things tile.  It's sick really, but whatevs...don't judge me.  The showroom manager asked if I would do cupcakes for their launch party themed "From Wine to Tile".  Here's the resulting cakes:



Sonoma Cupcakes



The S "tiles" were a second attempt at making a "tile" candy for these.  The first attempt with marzipan and a carved relief with food coloring 'stain' failed miserably.  Well....ok...not completely miserably...if I had a month to make the candies that would have worked just fine.  But as it was a month I did not have.  Luckly I found a candy mold that worked out perfectly.  

I'm sure that all cupcakes should have an "S" on them...it's really the prettiest letter.



Luckly the launch party went great...I'm sure it had everything to do with the cupcakes!!





For kids from 1 to 90....

Nothing says Happy Birthday like sugar!  Recently I had the privelage of cupcaking for a first birthday, and then shortly thereafter a 90th birthday!  Turns out no matter what number is attached to your birthday ~ cupcakes are a good idea!! 

Lucy's 1st Birthday!!

These were done for my dear friends daughter's first birthday.  She had requested one giant cupcake for Lucy (the birthday girl) with a '1' on it.  Then I did mini's on lollipop sticks for the rest of the celebrants!  They turned out super cute and weren't quite as tricky as I thought they would be.  I also used a low-sugar and whole-grain recipe so that the indulgence was more on the 'wholesome' side.  However there was nothing 'wholesome' about the frosting unless sugar and butter is considered wholesome.....

Here's some closeups of Lucy's cakes:

The next week I did these for a co-workers grandmother who turned 90!!  Confession:  I did not make the roses.  I ran out of time and so I had to purchase them from a local cake supply shop.  But I did do the sunflowers and leaves.  I did a special cupcake for Grandma and did a series of florals for the other guests.  My co-worker said they were a hit and that Grandma was happy with them.  Rule #1 ~ always make Grandma happy!!

Grandma's cupcake is in the center with 2 roses and a sunflower.  I also tied a ribbon around the bottom to make it extra special!