Going Dotty!

I love the use of polka dots to decorate cakes - you can take the simple to the extraordinary just with some simple fondant polka dots.  I love them best when they are used in a mix of different colors and sizes.  You can either dress up a cake you make yourself or even a plain store bought cake.

Fondant dots will stick to a buttercream or whipped cream cake and can also stick to a fondant covered cake if you brush the back of them with a little water.

Check out these fabulous designs for some dotty inspiration!

Photo courtesy of Sweet Ideas

Photo courtesy of Pink Cake Box

An Apple A Day...

I absolutely adore these apple cupcakes featured on Kara's Cupcake blog.  The cupcakes are frosted in vanilla buttercream and then rolled in green sugar crystals.  A pretzel stick and some mint make up the stem and leaves and then the "bite" is made simply by scooping a little bit of the frosting off using a small plastic fork.  The final touch - 3 chocolate sprinkles for the seeds.  They are so fresh looking!

Try making them with an apple flavored cupcake and a cream cheese frosting for a different twist - happy baking!

It's A Lollipop - No, It's A Cake Topper

I cannot believe that it is March 1st and I haven't posted on my blog all year.  I am going to make a true effort to post every few days from now on - easier said than done I know!  The good news is that my lack of posting is due to my exceptionally busy Etsy store which has taken off like wildfire in its first year :)

And I am constantly thinking up new ideas for my customers.  Most recently I have added some cake toppers that sit on top of long white lollipop sticks.  They look wonderful stuck into the top of any sized cake.  Swing on by to check them out!