Stage 1 Cupcake Class

We had a really enjoyable class this morning, whilst it was attempting to snow outside.

We talked baking and made some lovely vanilla cupcakes.

Using fondant icing and colouring pastes, everyone made their pretty decorations, flowers, hearts, butterflies and stars.

Then for the messy bit, a kilo of icing sugar making a large cloud above the island as the mixers made some very light and fluffy buttercream.

The final half an hour was spent mastering the art of swirling and getting used to the nozzle and icing bag.

Some very pretty boxes of cupcakes went home, adorned with extra sparkle and sprinkles.

Thanks everyone, it was great fun!

Cupcakes Class - February 2013

Our next Stage 1 Cupcake Class is on Saturday 9 February

11am - 1pm

£55

Learn how to bake, make and decorate cupcakes.  This is a great introduction to all the various aspects of Cupcakes.

In this class we cover baking methods and whilst the cupcakes are in the Aga we will make some buttercream icing and work with fondant icing to create some lovely decorations to decorate your Cupcakes.

I have masses of cutters, glitters and sprinkles for you to use and experiment with - you will leave with 6 boxed cupcakes and a recipe/top tips booklet to take home with you.

Stage 1 Cupcake Class - 13 October

Yesterday afternoon we had 5 new people arrive for our Stage 1 Cupcake Class.

We covered baking, buttercream icing, fondant icing and decorating techniques, I think it's really great that we have a class that covers the actual baking, as it's a great opportunity to ask questions and have the kitchen full of lovely baking smells whilst we work!

This group were so confident and speedy, here are their cupcakes:

Vintage Cupcake Class 13 October

Saturday morning was spent making some Vintage Cupcakes.

Learning how to use the embossers, moulds and lustre powders, all in pale vintage shades.

Here are the beautiful boxes of Cupcakes that left Treetops:

Pinky Hen Party

We had a great afternoon on Saturday for Bex's Hen Party.

Wonderfully and secretly organised by Chief Hen, who had even made these stunning aprons for them all.  (I loved them, very pink, very me!)

Hard at work, they made some stunning Cupcakes, taking advantage of all the decorations, sprinkles and fresh raspberries on offer.

Here are the finished boxed Cupcakes ready to go.

I hope you enjoyed the rest of your weekend! 

Chocolate Cupcake Class - 28 April 2012

We had yet more lovely Chocolate cupcake creations at Treetops this weekend.

We used the amazing Cocoform from Squires to create some little chocolate decorations alongside some fondant icing decorations in a contrasting colour.  The great thing about chocolate is it goes so well with so many colours!

I always love it with purple, it makes me think (and taste) Dairy Milk and of course orange to link with Terrys Chocolate Orange

We grated some very fine orange zest (you don't want it too coarse or it will get stuck in your nozzle!) into the buttercream.

The buttercream was mixed with either melted dark chocolate or cocoa powder.

Below are some of today's creations: 

We talked about the upcoming Cake and Bake Show, which is taking place in September at Earls Court.  It is a must-do event for any of you keen on baking, click on the link below for information.

The Cake and Bake Show

If you are interested in attending let me know as I may organise a Colourful Cupcakes coach trip if enough of you are keen.

Stage 1 Class with Vectorworks

A great start to the week...

A cupcake class with a group from Vectorworks

We had a Stage 1 Cupcake Class, where we made and baked the Cupcakes, made some fondant icing shapes and then lots of delicious vanilla buttercream. 

A great result; wonderful cupcakes and happy faces!

Good luck with the baking, hope to see you again soon.

Wednesday's Cupcake Class

We had a lovely class this morning, very calm with pastel shades. 

They all looked delicious and very pretty. 

We spent time making our buttercream especially light and fluffy.

Two of our ladies were in practice for making family wedding cupcakes this year, so we spent time talking about making and baking for large events.

Here is one of today's Cupcakes in a pretty wrapper, perfect for weddings.

If you have been to one of our Cupcake Classes, the Stage 2 class is now open for bookings on Saturday 21 April 9.45am - 12.15pm.  £60.