Spring Flowers Cupcakes

22 Apr

Today I attended a Cupcake Bake-Off at Sofi’s Bar in Edinburgh, to raise money for the MS Society.
The event was planned by 3 very lovely Edinburgh Cake Ladies; Fiona, Katey and Victoria.

I had a lovely afternoon. I met some lovely people who love to bake as much as I do, and sampled some seriously delicious cupcakes! My personal favourites were Melissa‘s Lime & Coconut Cupcakes.
Most importantly, the afternoon raised £460.56 for the MS Society, so well done Fiona, Katey and Victoria, and Thankyou for all your hard work in planning and organising this event.

The theme for the cupcakes was Spring.
Inspired by a recent issue of Cake Craft & Decoration magazine, and Paul Bradford’s How to make a Sugar Daffodil video, I decided to go with Spring Flowers for my decoration, and raspberry & white chocolate for my cupcake. Half were fondant topped, and half with the traditional buttercream.

Of the fondant topped cupcakes the Daffodil, Hyacinth, & Rose cupcakes are my favourites.

For the buttercream-topped cupcakes, I went for a simple flat top of buttercream with a swirl, adorned with rainbow-coloured Hydrangeas.

All boxed up, and ready to go…

There was a great turn out today, with so many delicious cupcakes. I was thrilled and surprised when it was announced that my cupcakes won first prize!
I can’t wait to book my prize of a Chocolate Connoisseur Evening at Coco in Edinburgh. Just have to decide who to take with me…

Comments 24 Comments
Categories Cupcakes, Sugarcraft

24 Responses to “Spring Flowers Cupcakes”

Lauralovescakes April 22, 2012 at 22:26 #

These are so pretty! I’ve seen a course where you can make cupcakes with similar flowers…my favourites are definitely the daffodils! These are perfect for spring!

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- hungrysquirrelcakes April 22, 2012 at 22:35 #
  
  Thanks Laura :0)
  
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dollybakes April 22, 2012 at 22:37 #

I adore these!!!

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- hungrysquirrelcakes April 22, 2012 at 22:38 #
  
  Thankyou!
  
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Homemade By Fleur April 22, 2012 at 23:45 #

Gorgeous cupcakes and I’m not surprised that you won. Congratulations. My favorite is the rose cupcake.

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- hungrysquirrelcakes April 23, 2012 at 06:40 #
  
  Thanks Fleur x
  
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2edinburgh April 23, 2012 at 06:47 #

The attention to detail on your cakes was simply beautiful. And they tasted good too.

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- hungrysquirrelcakes April 23, 2012 at 07:38 #
  
  Thanks Susan, lovely to meet you and your talented daughter Helen x
  
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21centuryurbanhousewife April 23, 2012 at 07:16 #

Congrats again. It was so lovely to meet you and I’m glad you had a great time! Can’t wait to hear all about the chocolate tasting (and grab a coffee!!!) xx Victoria

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- hungrysquirrelcakes April 23, 2012 at 07:34 #
  
  Thanks Victoria. Well done to you and the other girls on organising such a successful event! X
  
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Maria Felice Sant Cassia April 23, 2012 at 17:48 #

These are so impressive!!! Perfection at it’s best!

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- hungrysquirrelcakes April 23, 2012 at 21:08 #
  
  Thanks for your lovely comment! x
  
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dawn April 23, 2012 at 19:20 #

These are beautiful

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- hungrysquirrelcakes April 23, 2012 at 21:07 #
  
  Thankyou :0)
  
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Sadia April 23, 2012 at 21:06 #

They are awesome. Congrats on your win xx

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- hungrysquirrelcakes April 23, 2012 at 21:07 #
  
  Thanks Sadia! xx
  
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Elizabeth Rodriguez April 23, 2012 at 21:52 #

These cupcakes look like winners to me Absolutely perfect for Spring!

By the way, I am Libby…you came over to my site and saw the Waves of the Danube Cake! I put your link on there — had anyone been clicking though to your site (hopefully)?

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- hungrysquirrelcakes April 23, 2012 at 22:04 #
  
  Hi Libby, I found your post through my stats page. Someone had clicked through to my Waves Across The Danube post.
  Your cake looked great!
  Many Thanks,
  Ali x
  
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Mrs Jones - Passion in the Baking April 29, 2012 at 12:08 #

Absolutely beautiful cupcakes. Very well done!

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- hungrysquirrelcakes April 29, 2012 at 15:38 #
  
  Thanks Sheila.
  A comment like that from someone I admire means a lot! X
  
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  - Mrs Jones - Passion in the Baking April 29, 2012 at 15:39 #
    
    If I ever need another assistant……….!
  - hungrysquirrelcakes April 29, 2012 at 20:42 #
    
    Keep me in mind ;0)
aroundtheworldin80bakes May 7, 2012 at 17:16 #

WOW! These cupcakes are absolutely perfect! I love the decoration. Wonderful! Congratulations on your win also x x x

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