One last before the New Year begins... and I couldn't resist sharing some cupcakes with you!
I added some quick instructions if you want to try these yourself. You could do any design... you are only limited by your imagination!
They are super festive, and could not be easier to do!
Pick your favorite cake recipe, I happen to love this chocolate cake, and your favorite frosting. It can be anything, cream cheese, buttercream, whipped even!
To make the 'fireworks' embellishment, I just threw some white chocolate chips into a plastic bag and melted them in 30 second increments until completely melted.
Then cut off the smallest tip I could and piped out a design I had decided upon before hand.
*An easy trick to doing this is use wax or parchment paper, then place your design behind the paper.
You can see that I am very precise.
While the chocolate was still wet, I added some sparkle!
I would have loved to use silver luster dust, but my dear daughter found it and decided to decorate the carpet and walls instead.
Let the chocolate set for about a half hour, or just pop into the freezer for a couple minutes.
Insert into pre-iced cupcake, and you are all set!
Thank you for being such a huge part of "i am baker" in 2010.
I have just fallen hopelessly in love with you all, and cant wait to see how our will relationship flourish in 2011!
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You can find this post and MANY others over at tidymom.net... its seriously the best holiday round-up!
Oh my gosh! I love the little fireworks decor on the cupcakes. Adorable!
Posted by: Amy @ The Nifty Foodie | Dec 28, 2010 at 01:38 PM
Beautiful cupcakes! We'll be away for the New Year but I wonder if I could pull something like this off in a condo full of people on the slopes! :) See you in 2011!!
Posted by: Evan @swEEts | Dec 28, 2010 at 01:40 PM
Amanda....these are SO fun!!! Between your cupcakes and Cheryl's printables, I almost want to have a party!
PS...have never seen that "star dust!" Pretty!
Posted by: bridget {bake at 350} | Dec 28, 2010 at 01:46 PM
Now those are celebration cupcakes indeed! Love what you did. All the best to you in 2011 Amanda, looking forward to following your posts in the coming year. So very much enjoyed this past one.
Posted by: Paula | Dec 28, 2010 at 01:48 PM
so cute! I wasn't planning to make any desserts for awhile, but now you've got me wanted to try these!
Posted by: megan @ whatmegansmaking | Dec 28, 2010 at 01:55 PM
So fun! And so easy! I think I might give it a shot! Is that sparkle dust available at a regular grocery store? Or maybe in the cake-decorating section at Walmart?
PS. I thought about you today when I was making my birthday cake. It was from a box mix and I felt so ashamed, lol. Maybe next year, I'll try one from scratch!
Posted by: 3rascalsmama | Dec 28, 2010 at 01:59 PM
i like to read your posts. thanks for this one.
Posted by: Devremülk | Dec 28, 2010 at 02:02 PM
Love, love, love!!! Happy New Year to you and your family!!
Posted by: cara | Dec 28, 2010 at 02:06 PM
LOVE!!!!!
Posted by: Shannon | Dec 28, 2010 at 02:06 PM
LOVE! Oh so perfect. I posted a link on ediblecrafts.craftgossip.com. And how very darling and considerate that your daughter is so festive and decorated your house for you!
Posted by: meaghan (chic cookies) | Dec 28, 2010 at 02:16 PM
Cute AND EASY! That is the best kind of treat. :) Happy New Year!
Posted by: Renee | Dec 28, 2010 at 02:17 PM
I may make those! Minus the glitter as I have no idea where I would obtain that here in the backwoods. Ha!
Posted by: Amy's blah, blah, blog | Dec 28, 2010 at 02:29 PM
Beautiful. Now I want to make cupcakes!
Posted by: Lindsey | Dec 28, 2010 at 02:34 PM
Very cute!
Happy New Year!
Posted by: Diane {createdbydiane.blogspot.com} | Dec 28, 2010 at 02:45 PM
Happy New Year Amanda! I look forward to seein' pics of your new lil' one in 2011!
Posted by: Shannon | Dec 28, 2010 at 02:45 PM
As usual, these are so cute and blow me away. I wish you lived closer - I would be your best customer.
Posted by: Jessica @ How Sweet | Dec 28, 2010 at 02:55 PM
At first I didn't believe you when you said it couldn't be easier, but maybe I could actually do these!!!!
We are so happy to read your blogs Amanda and wish you and your family a wonderful new year!! :)
Posted by: Mary | Dec 28, 2010 at 03:03 PM
these cupcakes are fabulous & i love the tutorial (possibilities are endless!)…
thanks so much & best wishes amanda...for a new year filled with laughter, love, good health & happiness!
Posted by: linda | Dec 28, 2010 at 03:18 PM
I LOVE these Amanda!! so simple yet elegant!
Posted by: TidyMom | Dec 28, 2010 at 04:11 PM
I LOVE them!!! :) Beautiful and simple, perfect combination.
Posted by: Cookbook Queen | Dec 28, 2010 at 04:19 PM
SO whimsical and elegant at the same time! Happy New Year to you & yours...may it be filled with love & laughter!
Posted by: Wenderly | Dec 28, 2010 at 04:31 PM
Those are so fun, and look easy enough that even I could do them!
Posted by: Ann | Dec 28, 2010 at 05:31 PM
We absolutely loved your New Year's eve cupcake post, so much so that we featured it on our own blog (and provided a link to your post). Please see here: http://blog.dressmycupcake.com/?p=114
Stunning cupcakes!
- Ashley
http://www.DressMyCupcake.com
Posted by: Ashley with Dress My Cupcake | Dec 28, 2010 at 07:00 PM
ha! Sorry to read that your little gal decorated your house with the luster dust. Not cool. These cupcakes on the other hand are very cool! Happy New Year my friend - I too am excited for the upcoming year. Bet lots of cool stuff will happen ;) XO
Posted by: marla {family fresh cooking} | Dec 28, 2010 at 07:22 PM
Happy New Year! These are super cute.
Posted by: Julie | Dec 28, 2010 at 08:26 PM
Thank you for these! I was searching for cute New Years cupcakes and I found your recipe/blog. Let me just say I am HOOKED!!
Posted by: Heather | Dec 28, 2010 at 08:36 PM
Posted these on the Cupcakes Take the Cake blog!!! :) They're amazing! Thank you!
http://iammommy.typepad.com/i_am_baker/2010/12/new-years-eve-cupcakes-tutorial.html
<3 Betsy
Intern for CTTC
Posted by: JavaCupcake | Dec 28, 2010 at 08:55 PM
As usual - brilliant! I love that this is a quick and somewhat easy trick...I am quite sure I could handle this one! ;)
Posted by: Katie | Dec 28, 2010 at 09:01 PM
These are super duper cute! I was starting to look around for some NYE cupcake ideas and this is just darling! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Veronnica Watson | Dec 29, 2010 at 12:28 AM
looks fabulous happy new year
Posted by: torviewtoronto | Dec 29, 2010 at 07:16 AM
Just amazing!! Have a happy New Year's!
Posted by: Aimee @ Simple Bites | Dec 29, 2010 at 07:25 AM
These are SO cute! LOVE it... You're brilliant.
Posted by: Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction | Dec 29, 2010 at 08:35 AM
Silver Dust on the carpet and walls? How festive and endearing! Your cupcakes are the bomb dot com, Amanda. They look like a ton of fun. Hope you have a great week!
Posted by: Jamie Cooks It Up! | Dec 29, 2010 at 09:06 AM
lovely ..
Posted by: Sasha Holloway | Dec 29, 2010 at 09:12 AM
This is great! I wish I went to parties with you.
Posted by: Andrea | Dec 29, 2010 at 10:30 AM
This is so clever. It's amazing how easy it is to make these edible, spectacular fireworks. And they're safer than the real kind to boot. ;)
Posted by: Carolyn Jung | Dec 29, 2010 at 10:43 AM
I want to have a party just so I can serve your cupcakes:)
Posted by: Maria | Dec 29, 2010 at 10:50 AM
Amanda, I love thsese! Wonderfully made and so festive!
Posted by: naomi | Dec 29, 2010 at 10:54 AM
Brilliant Idea! These cupcakes look divine, what does the frosting consist of? The attention to detail of the fireworks and start dust absolutley make the cupcake!
Posted by: Medi | Dec 29, 2010 at 11:38 AM
LOVE!!!
Posted by: Susan | Dec 29, 2010 at 12:17 PM
These cupcakes are too cute! Does anyone know where to get this particular start dust from?? From what I could see it looks like an edible sparkle dust.
Posted by: Mandy | Dec 29, 2010 at 12:20 PM
i like to read your posts. thanks for this one.
Posted by: Devremülk | Dec 29, 2010 at 01:20 PM
I'm going to try this! Thanks!
Posted by: jaclyn | Dec 29, 2010 at 06:30 PM
ah...a sugar explosion. my favorite kind. :)
Posted by: grace | Dec 30, 2010 at 12:55 AM
These are adorable, Amanda!
Posted by: Robyn | Add a Pinch | Dec 30, 2010 at 09:03 AM
These are so fun! I am inspired!
Posted by: Carly (@realgloss) | Dec 30, 2010 at 01:35 PM
Beautiful! Perfect for my party tomorrow night! Happy New Year to you!
Posted by: Andrea@High/Low | Dec 30, 2010 at 01:45 PM
These are lovely! Happy new year!
Posted by: Michelle | Dec 30, 2010 at 02:56 PM
Love this tutorial, I want to share it with our readers. I will be writing about it today on Party Cupcake Ideas, please email me if you want me not to. Obviously it will have all the credits and links... It should be up in an hour or so, so please have a look and let me know if you want me to remove it.
Posted by: Sprinkles | Dec 30, 2010 at 03:12 PM
So that's how you do it!!!
They look absolutely delish, of course!
Hope you have a Happy New Year!
Posted by: CM @ A Little Lilac | Dec 30, 2010 at 09:35 PM