The other day I received a phone call from my sister. She was working on a cake for my niece’s birthday. This was to be her first fondant cake. She had been to several stores in search of gum paste glue, and was getting frustrated because no one had any in stock.
Gum paste glue is used anytime you adhere two pieces of fondant (or gum paste) together. And much to my sister’s surprise you can actually make it.
We have come to the end of the hiking cupcake series. And I have been saving the best for last. Today, I want to feature the backpack and hiking stick cupcake topper.
While we know that “Not all who wander are lost”, but most of them are. A map is a critical piece of equipment for any trip. Hiking is not an exception. This map and compass fondant cupcake topper was included in the set of cupcakes I made for my son’s 50 mile hike.
Spring is officially here! The weather is pleasant, everything is in bloom, (including allergies), and it is time to get outside.
Recently my son and his scout troop completed a 50 mile hike, spread over 3 days. I am super proud of him. To help celebrate, I made a batch of cupcakes for the participants.
This week I want to share the set of fondant cupcake toppers I made. Each day will feature one of the toppers shown above.
If you have spent any amount of time on your feet, you already know how important the right footwear is. The first cupcake topper in this series is a pair of hiking boots. Continue reading “Take a Hike”
M&M cake templateThe other day, I baked up a treat for my hubby to take to work. This surprisingly simple M&M cake is always a hit, and I have made it several times. Continue reading “M&M cake”
