Death Star Cupcakes

Oh how I wish I had gotten a better picture of these. Regret.

This is just a quick show and tell picture post. These might have been my most well received surprise cupcakes ever.

The death stars are fondant in two different shades that I rolled together to make flat. Then I piped the detail on top.

That's no moon....

How to Use Fondant: St. Patrick's Day Cupcakes

Shamrocks. Green beer. Hangovers. Pot o' gold cupcakes!

A long time ago - we're talking months - I posted this recipe for homemade marshmallow fondant. It's messy but easy, and it's absolutely worth making at home if you want to decorate with fondant. You can control color and flavor so easily and avoid that starchy, uber-sugary taste you might get with store bought fondant.

I made these cupcakes for a St. Patrick's day themed birthday. Confusing, I know, but the celebrator's birthday is smack dab on St. Patrick's day, so it makes sense. I thought little cupcake pots of gold would be so cute. Below is a tutorial for how I made them. I hope it gives you some ideas on what to do with your own fondant creations!

Edible Notions

Last night at my work there was a book signing party for an author named Christine Haynes. She released a book in April called Chic and Simple Sewing, a collection of over 20 patterns that are modern and cute but also easy and uncomplicated. I volunteered to make cupcakes for the event because I LOVE decorating cupcakes.

I used fondant to make little buttons and sewing needles. Up until now I've never wanted to use fondant because I think it tastes pretty bad, but then I stumbled on a recipe for marshmallow fondant. It's basically a cheat way to make it at home by melting marshmallows and adding powdered sugar to make a dough. It's easy to add flavoring to make it taste a little better than something you buy in a dusty box at Michaels.

Sadly I was too busy at the actual event to take any pictures, so these are the best I have, and there's a thumbprint on one of them, but they will have to do. Halfway through the night all 48 were gone...they were a huge hit!