Cupcake Stylist Fondant Topper of the Day: "Apple Park Picnic Pals" Cake Toppers

Inspiration Is all around, and todays custom fondant cake topper set celebrates the book, Apple Park Picnic Pals. The toppers measure approximately 2" tall, and are made of edible fondant, with an edible ink print picnic blanket.

If you haven't read the "Apple Park" books, this book is adorably illustrated, and "teaches children about the environment, living a healthy lifestyle and the value of friendship."

To learn more about "Apple Park" books, characters and other items, visit their website, and for edible, fondant cake and cupcake decorations to match your party theme and color scheme, please 

visit my Etsy shop or website.

Thanks for stopping by, and have a lovely day!

Deborah

Cupcake Stylist

Cupcake Stylist Fondant Topper of the Week: Dr. Seuss Inspired "Cat in the Hat" and "Horton Hears a Who" Cake and Cupcake Toppers

Okay, this is one of those things that is embarrassing to admit, but after many, MANY years, I can still recite many of the lines from the Dr. Seuss book,  "Are You My Mother".  Yes, I can still hear my Mom's voice as she animated the story with her telling of it, and I recall years later reading book after Dr. Seuss book as I baby sat my cousins.  Yes, Dr. Seuss has impacted many lives over the years, and I am thrilled to know that today, his writings are as popular as ever.

Today's fondant cake and cupcake toppers are in honor of Dr. Seuss, and celebrate his books...

The Cat in the Hat

and Horton Hears a Who

These lovable fondant Dr. Seuss character toppers were commissioned for two different celebrations, and were a delight to create.  Thank you Dr. Seuss for your wonderful stories and illustrations, and thank you to my clients, now friends, who are so, so creative and love to make their celebrations truly one of a kind.

To inquire about custom fondant toppers to make your upcoming celebration truly unique, please visit my Etsy shop (www.CupcakeStylist.Etsy.com), or website (www.CupcakeStylist.com).

And now, I've got to go, because as Dr. Seuss says, "So the writer who breeds more words than he needs, is making a chore for the reader who reads."

Have a blessed day!

Deborah

Cupcake Stylist

Cupcake Stylist fondant topper of the week: Giraffe Baby Cake Topper

There is nothing quite as precious as a new baby, and I am alway honored to take part in the celebration of a new little life. This fondant giraffe baby cake topper was commissioned to match a Baby Shower invitation. The topper stands 6" tall and is shown sitting on a 6" disk.

Welcome to the world little one -- may your life be blessed!

Cupcake Stylist Fondant Topper of the Week: Wedding Cake Toppers

Having been married to the love of my life, David, for the past 31 years, I feel so honored when contacted to make wedding cake toppers.  I remember the excitement (and the stress : ) of planning such a special event, and love working with brides (and grooms) to create the topper that will bring their fondant vision to life.


Although I can create totally custom toppers to fulfill your fondant fantasies, some couples fall in love with the toppers offered in my Etsy shop or website, and want these items, personalized to meet their needs.  Following is an example of toppers straight from my shop, personalized for an orange, black and white, zoo-themed wedding cake...

Lion and elephant wedding cake toppers

And another, where the elephant trunks were elongated and shaped to form a heart...

Bride and groom elephant wedding cake topper

Other toppers on my schedule for upcoming weddings include a bride and groom puzzle piece topper, and a chicken and rooster wedding couple topper.  What do you envision for YOUR special celebration?  Please contact me, i would love to help bring your fondant vision to life.

Happy Styling, from the Cupcake Stylist : )

Cupcake Stylist Fondant Cake Topper of the Week Follow Up - Jay Leno

My last post was about a cake topper made for Jay Leno.  Well, the cake was made by Hope Merkle, and delivered to the Green Room before Jay Leno's performance.  He loved it...

and he phoned me the following morning to thank me for the cake topper!  I was completely blown away by his kindness, and am once again so thankful that I can touch lives with my little sugar creations.

If you would like your own little sugar creation to style your cake or cupcakes, please visit my Cupcake Stylist website or Etsy shop.

Happy Styling!

Cupcake Stylist Fondant Topper of the Week: Jay Leno and his 1955 Buick Roadster "Rosebud"

This week I had the incredible honor of making the above fondant cake topper of Jay Leno and his 1955 Buick Roadster "Rosebud".  This was a collaborative effort with Hope Merkle, who made an awesome carrot cake that the topper was to sit upon, for presentation to Jay Leno today.

The car is 6-1/2" long and Jay stands right around 4-1/2" tall

If I haven't said it lately, I LOVE what I do = ).  It is so fun facing fondant challenges and creating toppers to make each and every event a celebration of life.

To inquire about or order toppers for your celebration of life, please visit my Etsy shop or website: www.CupcakeStylist.Etsy.com and www.CupcakeStylist.com

Thanks for stopping by and have a blessed day!

Cupcake Stylist Q&A Tuesday -- What type of icing should I use on my cake?

I must confess, I borrowed the term “Q&A Tuesday” from Marie Forleo – thanks Marie!

I receive a number of questions regarding cake and cupcake recipes, storage, fondant, shipping, etc., so I thought I would take the first Tuesday of every month to address your questions.

Today’s “Q”:  What type of icing should I use on my cake (and/or cupcakes)?

And the “A” to that Q is, it depends…

There are a number of things to factor in, but you can narrow your choices by answering the following questions:

1. Will your celebration be held in a temperature controlled environment?
2. Does your filling require refrigeration?

IF your filling requires refrigeration, it is safe to assume your cake will not be placed directly in the sun, and the temperature will be monitored. So, in this case you are safe with a Buttercream, Whipped, Cooked or Ganache icing.  These icing types do fine with refrigeration, and are a great base for fondant decorations, ALTHOUGH the fondant decorations should be placed AFTER the cake or cupcakes are removed from the refrigerator and before serving.

IF your filling doesn’t require refrigeration, you can use fondant to “ice” your crumb coated cake.  Once your layers are covered with fondant, you can store your iced cake at room temperature for up to 4 days.  To keep the fondant from drying out, simple wrap your iced cake with plastic wrap.  Do not refrigerate or freeze, as the condensation can cause the fondant to “weep” and the colors to run.

Then, on the day of your party, simply remove the plastic wrap, add your fondant decorations, and you are ready to wow your family and friends with a fabulous cake and or cupcakes!

If you would like additional information on icing types, check out Wilton’s “icing chart:    http://www.wilton.com/decorating/icing/icing-chart.cfm

Was this helpful?  If so, please leave a comment below to let me know if you are going to use fondant or another type of icing to ice your cake and or cupcakes! 

Happy Styling!

Deborah