Flower Cupcakes

I named this post flower cupcakes for a number of reason.

1. There are flowers on the cupcakes.

2. There are flowers on the cupcakes.

But they are different!

You shall see what I am blabbering about in just a moment.

So I volunteered to make about seven dozen cupcakes for an event my church is having tonight.

I got this *brilliant* idea to make royal icing flowers to stick in each cupcake.

I sorta broke 50+ of them on the way to church.  I think my heart broke a little too. 

Not literally.  Just figuratively.

In each flower I made a little something special for the church.

I added "ACV" on each leaf.  That stands for Alliance Church of the Valley.

Can ya see it?

I just wish the folks at church would have gotten to see them!  Most likely, what they will see it this.

Can you see the other 'flower'?

This is my new favorite way to frost cupcakes!  Its like a delicate rose!

You can also add some subtle color for a neat effect.

 

Kinda neat huh?

Well, no matter what method you try, you are sure to be a big hit at any party! 

Comments

[Erica B.]

I really like the royal icing roses, I am totally going to try this idea. I would have been on pins and needle trying to travel with these bad boys, but I think with fragile frosting there are always going to be some casualties.

[Diane {createdbydiane.blogspot.com}]

Very pretty, with or without the tulip. That is my favorite tip! I made blue roses for my daughters birthday this week and they were a big hit. Who would have thought blue roses would have looked so sweet. (I posted one on Sunday if you'd like to see it)

[Viv]

What a lovely idea. The royal icing roses look lovely, but I can imagine they were very delicate and easy. Definitely not one to try if the cakes have a lot of travelling to do!

[Heather]

You make amazing treats! I think you should open a bakery!

[Maranda]

Oh my gosh these are stunning! But I would expect nothing less from you! Thanks for sharing!!

[PeaceLoveTerri]

These are so, so beautiful!!

[ashleycupcakes]

I am falling in loooooooooove with these roses. All of them. Right now.

[Magi Glucker]

WOW those are amazing roses, beutiful caupcakes.

Magi

[Jane Ko]

Beautiful, just amazing.
I would like to invite you to participate in my giveaway at http://atasteofkoko.blogspot.com/2010/05/men-can-cook-feat-classic-spaghetti.html

[Anna]

I love the royal icing flowers, they are so adorable!!!

[tammy]

OH MY!! your photos are outstanding! I know the work you put into all of these cakes and I must say it's a labor of love, and it shows. You sure have a talent there.. Awesome

[Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction]

I love the way you iced the cupcakes... They look amazing! I'll have to practice that this weekend since I am making cupcakes for a picnic. The royal icing roses are stunning, as well!

[Sarah]

Beautiful cupcakes. Love the idea of the royal icing flowers. I'm going to try doing that sometime.
Hope you have a great weekend. ~ Sarah

[Noey]

Beautiful artwork :)

[Michaella]

I love the royal icing flowers! I tried to do an outline with royal icing for a cake because of your last royal icing post and it didn't work for me. The designs just ended up crumbling into lots of pieces when I tried to move them onto the cake. :( Any tricks/tips you can share??? :)

[Jenifer]

Wow. WOW! You are just so talented. You never cease to amaze me by your creativity and talent. I've featured you on my blog today. Again. Because you're amazing.

~Jenifer

[Vanilla Cardamom]

these are GORGEOUS! soooo heartbreaking that they all broke though!
oh well, the frosting technique is still lovely

[grace]

sadly, i doubt i have the patience to do either (stellar) method, but the decorative frosting rose is my best bet. i love the choice of color you've added--the red-merging-into-yellow-orange is lovely. :)

[Tara]

they look so beautiful! I was wondering how you managed to get the peach/rose colored icing to be so wonderfully toned to get that yellow underneath to red edges effect? Thank you :)

[Dianne]

How beautiful! I love this idea and I really like how you fit the church's initials in to the leaves! Brilliant!

[Liz]

The cupcakes and roses are beautiful!
The real reason I am commenting is because this world we live in is so small. I grew up with Pastor Jeff's wife DeeAnn. Actually, her youngest brother Brad and I are the same age. My family has been very good friends with their family and I've known them for over 20 years now. I grew up C&MA but sadly had to leave my church in Cottage Grove because of a not-so-Godly pastor.
I'll stop hijacking your comments now! :) Just thought I would share yet another connection, you know, besides being Christians in the same Frozen Tundra area. And just for the record, I was saying that long before I started reading MckMama.

[Brittanie]

I love the iced on roses, especially the orange-ish one! Just saw some of your incredible creations over at All Things Cupcakes. I've missed so much! You've been on a roll!

[holly]

These cupcakes are totally gorgeous!!! I love the roses-both of them;)

[Renee]

These are so lovely. I can't decide which 'flower' I like better! The coloured frosting rose looks fantastic though. You are so clever.

[Madura]

Instead of royal icing, you might want to try Wilton's Color Flow. It is great for making standing shapes and is less likely to chip than royal icing. It also has a slight sheen when dry that's very nice. I used it to make butterfly wings, birds. Good stuff. http://www.wilton.com/idea/Color-Flow

[Tracy]

I heart these! Wish I could try them for a cupcake order I just got, but am afraid they wouldn't make the trip to the recipient. Still, these are on my list to try!

[Yosha]

These are beautiful!!! I hope one of these days you do a tutorial on how to do the frosting rose! I love love love the coloured frosting rose!

[Wesley]

Both your flower ideas are original and pretty!

[Marija]

Interesting.What is love,hehe.

http://www.viewheadlines.com/News/Article.aspx?i=13353&t=Swedens-princess-weds-commoner

[Jordans Sneakers]

Through the earth, and that is love is the treasure!

[Lindi Haws]

Wow! You are amazing! Seriously, such talent. I would love to collaborate on a party sometime!

[ร้านดอกไม้]

Wow! looking good..:)

[CR]

I have been looking through your blog, I love your projects they are so cute and the fabric projects are awesome.Thanks for sharing,

[Cynthia]

Very creative...with lots of extra..love...

[supra]

so cool,very beautiful Flower Cupcakes.Looks very delicious.

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hey! just came across ur blog. all ur stuff is so pretty!!

[Ivy@mustbelovely]

So gorgeous!! These look absolutely delicious!!

[David]

Those royal icing flowers for the top were soooo nice. We've gotta find a way to make them more substantial! I imagine most of us here would like to do that part as well, but don't want our hearts broken too often. Anyone with a solution?

[Drea]

I'm in love with these cupcakes! Thank you for sharing i'm going to make these this weekend ,,or try.

[AnaCristy]

I love it. Just perfect for Mother's Day gift.

[Sheryl]

These cupcakes are amazing!!! I'd love it if you came by my link party and shared these treasures at Cast Party Wednesday. http://www.ladybehindthecurtain.com
Thanks,
I hope to see you there!

Amanda would you please share how you make the two toned color rose please . now that seems so hard to me

[Erica]

These are elegantly simple! How did you tint the center rose? Is it tinted frosting or spray?

[Jennifer Rutherford]

so beautiful! Such a lovely but simple idea - I'm going to have to try this! I totally love your blog too so I will definitely be back! :-)

[Alice]

how do you make the royal icing flowers?

[SHARLA]

WHAT TIP IS USED TO MAKE THE ROSE ON THE TOP OF THE CUPCAKE...IS THERE A VIDEO TUTORIAL ON HOW TO ACTUALLY MAKE THE ROSE?? IS THE ROSE MADE AND THEN ADDED TO THE CUPCAKE OR IS IT FORMED DIRECTLY ON THE CUPCAKE?

[Lee Ann]

Wonderful and beautiful bakery items! :)

Lee Ann
Crochet...Gotta Love It!