Sunday, December 27, 2009
Christmas Cupcake Selection 2009
A selection of Christmas cupcakes ordered for Christmas parties and as gifts, all decorated in the colour palette chosen for this Christmas of aqua, brown and silver. The flavours included raspberry & white chocolate (with silver/aqua holly and silver edible glitter), gingerbread (with aqua vanilla buttercream and handmade gingerbread boy decorations), white rocky road (drizzled with aqua and brown), caramel mud (with aqua Christmas tree cutout and silver glitter) and chocolate (with silver lustred presents). Wishing all my customers a merry & sweet festive season and a safe new year!
Christmas Cutie Cupcakes
These Christmas cuties were ordered especially for the children (and the kids at heart I'm sure!) at a Christmas celebration . The flavours included vanilla (snowmen), chocolate (reindeer) and gingerbread (gingerbread boys).
Yellow & White Dessert Buffet Table
For something a little different to my usual orders, a dessert table was created for a 21st birthday with an all-white theme. The yellow accents were added to the various sweets to match the birthday girl's cocktail dress for the occasion. The buffet included a raspberry & white chocolate cutting cake (covered in white fondant over ganache), vanilla mini cupcakes (with yellow frilly frosting and fondant blossoms), meringues, caramel truffles, passionfruit lamingtons, choc-vanilla mini cupcakes (with yellow striped disc decoration) and vanilla bean sugar cookies (piped with royal icing accents). The backdrop to the display was an assortment of yellow & white lolly jars including banana lollies, jelly beans & chocolate baubles, marshmallows, sherbet lemons and milk bottles. From all reports the dessert display provided an impressive showstopper centrepiece for the party!
Dusty Pink 70th Birthday Cupcakes
Large raspberry & white chocolate and chocolate cupcakes decorated with dusty pink to match the invitations for a 70th birthday party. The cupcakes were adorned with handmade discs piped with 70s and mini fondant flowers, with the raspberry cupcakes also featuring a dusting of edible silver glitter for extra sparkle.Saturday, December 5, 2009
Christmas Cupcakes and Treats
Orders are now being taken for Christmas Cupcakes and other sweet delights! Our handmade desserts make perfect gifts and are great for Christmas parties or 'bring-a-plate' occasions. Along with the ever-popular cupcakes, some other limited-offer Christmas sweets have been added to the menu especially to celebrate the silly season!
Christmas 2009 Menu:
Large Christmas cupcakes - $24 per box
Muffin-sized cupcakes (3 x chocolate and 3 x gingerbread) with Christmas toppers.
Mini Christmas tree cupcakes - $24 per box
Mini vanilla cupcakes iced to look like tiny sparkly Christmas trees (12 cupcakes per box).
Gingerbread cookie bites - $15 per box
A box full of bite-sized festive gingerbread cookies made using our traditional recipe (36 cookies per box; cookies appromixately the size of a 50c piece).
Choc rum & raisin fudge - $18 per box
Creamy chocolate fudge laced with rum-soaked raisins; perfect for sweet tooths (24 pieces per box).
White Christmas brownies - $14 per box
Truffle-like white chocolate brownies scattered with festive coloured lollies (6 brownies per box).
Please place your order at least 5 days prior to when you require your Christmas treats. Orders close 18th December 2009.
Christmas 2009 Menu:
Large Christmas cupcakes - $24 per box
Muffin-sized cupcakes (3 x chocolate and 3 x gingerbread) with Christmas toppers.
Mini Christmas tree cupcakes - $24 per box
Mini vanilla cupcakes iced to look like tiny sparkly Christmas trees (12 cupcakes per box).
Gingerbread cookie bites - $15 per box
A box full of bite-sized festive gingerbread cookies made using our traditional recipe (36 cookies per box; cookies appromixately the size of a 50c piece).
Choc rum & raisin fudge - $18 per box
Creamy chocolate fudge laced with rum-soaked raisins; perfect for sweet tooths (24 pieces per box).
White Christmas brownies - $14 per box
Truffle-like white chocolate brownies scattered with festive coloured lollies (6 brownies per box).
Please place your order at least 5 days prior to when you require your Christmas treats. Orders close 18th December 2009.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Pink Presents 18th Birthday Cupcakes
This cupcake tower for an 18th birthday party consisted of a chocolate cutting cake with vanilla ripple-effect buttercream icing and two-tone mini cupcakes (vanilla cupcakes with chocolate buttercream and chocolate cupcakes with vanilla buttercream) all dressed up in pink to match the party invites and decorations.Saturday, November 28, 2009
Jungle Baby Shower Mini Cupcakes
Mini vanilla cupcakes for a jungle themed baby shower were piped with pink and blue buttercream and topped with a meticulously handpiped baby jungle animal (zebras, elephants, tigers and lions).
Monday, November 16, 2009
Cupcake Ordering FAQ's
Do you do gluten-free cupcakes/cakes?We have several gluten-friendly flavours on our menu available for custom orders only. While they are made from gluten-free ingredients and all due care is taken, we cannot give a 100% guarantee that no traces of gluten are present because our gluten-friendly cupcakes are baked in the same kitchen as our gluten-containing recipes.
We’d like a small top cake so we can still do the ‘cutting of the cake’ – are you able to do one of those too?Most definitely! We offer small round cakes (6" diameter) for the top tier of cupcake towers for cutting, or just for those who prefer a cake over cupcakes and only need a small number of servings.
Our cutting cakes are double-layer cakes filled and covered in icing, and are available in the same flavours as our cupcakes (with some exceptions). They serve about 15 slices.
Prices vary according to complexity of decoration design. Details of costs can be found on our pricing page.
How much notice do you need for custom orders?
For custom-decorated cupcake orders we need at least one week's notice, however this is subject to availability - we can only accommodate a certain number of orders per day so the earlier you book, the more chance you have of your date not being booked out!
Where can I get a cake stand to display my cupcakes on?We have tiered cupcakes stands available for hire if required with any cupcake/cake order. There is a hire fee plus an additional security deposit which is refunded upon return of the stand in good condition. Stands returned in a particularly soiled condition will incur a $10.00 cleaning fee.
Small stands - $10 hire fee plus $20 refundable security deposit:3 tier ivory wire stand – holds approx 24 large cupcakes, not suitable for minis
3 tier pink wire stand – holds 18 large cupcakes, not suitable for minis
Large stands - $25 hire fee plus $50 refundable security deposit: 3 tier white solid stand (round) – holds approx 36 large cupcakes (or 30 cupcakes + cutting cake) or 90 minis (or 75 minis + cutting cake)
4 tier white solid stand (round) – holds approx 75 large cupcakes (or 70 cupcakes + cutting cake) or 175 minis (or 160 minis + cutting cake)
4 tier white solid stand (square) – holds approx 90 large cupcakes (or 84 cupcakes + cutting cake) or 260 minis (or 230 minis + cutting cake)
Are you able to provide take-home boxes if we want to give the cupcakes to our guests as bonbonniere at our wedding?
We are able to provide bonbonniere boxes to package individual cupcakes at an additional cost per cupcake. Please note at least 4 weeks notice is required for bonbonniere cupcake orders.
White noodle box with handle (to fit regular-sized cupcake): $0.80 each
Clear noodle box with handle (to fit regular-sized cupcake): $1.20 each
Clear acetate box (to fit regular-sized cupcake): $1.50 each
Do you do delivery and/or set up of our cupcakes?
Not at this stage. Custom orders are by collection only.
How should I store my cupcakes?
Cupcakes are best stored in a cool place at room temperature (not in the fridge!) in an airtight container, and will maintain their freshness 2-3 days (our cakes contain no preservatives). Note that some decorations (ie fondant flowers) may start to dissolve if kept in a moist environment so these are best eaten as close as possible to the time of purchase.
How many servings should I allow?
As a general rule when catering allow 1 regular-sized cupcake per guest or 2-3 mini cupcakes. If the cutting cake is served at the event as well, it will provide an additional 12-15 servings. This does of course depend on the demographic of the crowd, the other food provided, whether alcohol is also being served, and whether or not in the party environment guests are going to consume the cupcakes at the party or take them home.
Do you keep any cupcakes in stock or do I have to place an order whenever I want some?
We have between 6 and 12 different flavours of our regular-sized cupcakes in stock each day we are open, which can be purchased over-the-counter singularly in any quantity you wish without order. However we recommend if you require more than a dozen cupcakes that you preorder to avoid disappointment.
For custom decorated cupcakes we require at least one week's notice, and a deposit to be paid upon booking.
We’d like a small top cake so we can still do the ‘cutting of the cake’ – are you able to do one of those too?Most definitely! We offer small round cakes (6" diameter) for the top tier of cupcake towers for cutting, or just for those who prefer a cake over cupcakes and only need a small number of servings.
Our cutting cakes are double-layer cakes filled and covered in icing, and are available in the same flavours as our cupcakes (with some exceptions). They serve about 15 slices.
Prices vary according to complexity of decoration design. Details of costs can be found on our pricing page.
How much notice do you need for custom orders?
For custom-decorated cupcake orders we need at least one week's notice, however this is subject to availability - we can only accommodate a certain number of orders per day so the earlier you book, the more chance you have of your date not being booked out!
Where can I get a cake stand to display my cupcakes on?We have tiered cupcakes stands available for hire if required with any cupcake/cake order. There is a hire fee plus an additional security deposit which is refunded upon return of the stand in good condition. Stands returned in a particularly soiled condition will incur a $10.00 cleaning fee.
Small stands - $10 hire fee plus $20 refundable security deposit:3 tier ivory wire stand – holds approx 24 large cupcakes, not suitable for minis
3 tier pink wire stand – holds 18 large cupcakes, not suitable for minis
Large stands - $25 hire fee plus $50 refundable security deposit: 3 tier white solid stand (round) – holds approx 36 large cupcakes (or 30 cupcakes + cutting cake) or 90 minis (or 75 minis + cutting cake)
4 tier white solid stand (round) – holds approx 75 large cupcakes (or 70 cupcakes + cutting cake) or 175 minis (or 160 minis + cutting cake)
4 tier white solid stand (square) – holds approx 90 large cupcakes (or 84 cupcakes + cutting cake) or 260 minis (or 230 minis + cutting cake)
Are you able to provide take-home boxes if we want to give the cupcakes to our guests as bonbonniere at our wedding?
We are able to provide bonbonniere boxes to package individual cupcakes at an additional cost per cupcake. Please note at least 4 weeks notice is required for bonbonniere cupcake orders.
White noodle box with handle (to fit regular-sized cupcake): $0.80 each
Clear noodle box with handle (to fit regular-sized cupcake): $1.20 each
Clear acetate box (to fit regular-sized cupcake): $1.50 each
Do you do delivery and/or set up of our cupcakes?
Not at this stage. Custom orders are by collection only.
How should I store my cupcakes?
Cupcakes are best stored in a cool place at room temperature (not in the fridge!) in an airtight container, and will maintain their freshness 2-3 days (our cakes contain no preservatives). Note that some decorations (ie fondant flowers) may start to dissolve if kept in a moist environment so these are best eaten as close as possible to the time of purchase.
How many servings should I allow?
As a general rule when catering allow 1 regular-sized cupcake per guest or 2-3 mini cupcakes. If the cutting cake is served at the event as well, it will provide an additional 12-15 servings. This does of course depend on the demographic of the crowd, the other food provided, whether alcohol is also being served, and whether or not in the party environment guests are going to consume the cupcakes at the party or take them home.
Do you keep any cupcakes in stock or do I have to place an order whenever I want some?
We have between 6 and 12 different flavours of our regular-sized cupcakes in stock each day we are open, which can be purchased over-the-counter singularly in any quantity you wish without order. However we recommend if you require more than a dozen cupcakes that you preorder to avoid disappointment.
For custom decorated cupcakes we require at least one week's notice, and a deposit to be paid upon booking.
Tiffany Blue Bows & Rose Cupcakes
Large vanilla cupcakes for a surprise birthday party decorated in tiffany blue buttercream frosting with ivory bows and hand-piped roses.Friday, November 13, 2009
Tones of Purple Wedding Cupcakes
Wedding cupcakes made to suit the couple's design brief to use lots of varying shades of purple with a scattering of red as an accent. The flavours included mocha (purple embossed fondant and red blossoms), rum & raisin (piped purple frosting with single blossom), blueberry lemon (white frilly piped frosting with blossom arrangement in varying purple shades), banana (lilac piped frosting with 3 white blossoms), sticky date (eggplant purple embossed fondant and rosebuds) and raspberry & white chocolate (dark purple stripes and lilac hand-piped rose).
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