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.

Chocolate Cupcake Group - 21 April 2012

My lovely Falkland ladies came back today as a group to make Chocolate Cupcakes.

It was great fun, especially because they were so imaginative and used gorgeous colourings and combinations.

We had chocolate everywhere!  Melted, grated, sieved, cocoa powder, we made ganache with double cream, there were bars of Green & Blacks everywhere, it was definitely a chocolate high!

I look forward to seeing you back at Stage 2 in the Autumn!