Morning! Thanks for all your advice in regards to bathroom towels on my last post. I bought some yesterday but will wait until I have the other final touches in place before I reveal some photos. I was going to do a post last night, but we found ourselves without power from about five o'clock onwards. I'm not complaining though when so many in Queensland will be without power for weeks and to be honest, reading by candlelight was quite fun.
On Tuesday, my friend Kylie and I decided to have a 'cupcake making day' - a day to try and compare various recipes and to perfect our buttercream frosting to achieve the 'slightly set on the outside yet still soft and creamy' affect. Kylie and another friend of hers Krystie came over with their stash of cupcake decorations, trays and Kylie's red Kitchenaid and our 'assistant' Grace was more than happy to help out (especially when it came to licking the bowl). Our huge kitchen bench was perfect for spreading everything out and having the room to all work away together. Three batches of cakes, several cups of tea and a few taste tests later, we think we have decided on our favourite cakes and frosting.
Next time we have a cooking day, we've decided we're going to focus on the decorating side of things so we can perfect the 'piping technique' and try out some different pretty combinations. Here's some photos of our cupcake making day...
Oh yay, how much fun!! Our red KitchenAid just whipped up some chocolate cup cakes, much to the delight of the young handsome plumber who was fixing the toilet. They smell delicious but i'm resisting. What a great day you're having, love Posie
ReplyDeleteAmanda, those cupcakes look divine!!! Well done, you!! The frosting looks perfect, I hope you will share your secret as this is something I am hopeless at! How cute is your little Grace, I bet she had a wonderful time :) Happy Thursday to you. Hugs ~ Tina xx
ReplyDeleteHow fun!! Your cupcake looks pretty! How cute that Grace sat on a chair and watched you bake. I'm sorry you didn't have power for a while. That happens to us when we have a lot of rain in Jakarta!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea to get together and do some baking. They all look delicious and very pretty. I like your spacious bench, so user friendly!
ReplyDeletenice Amanda! I don't think you girls need to perfect anything, they look perfect! your piping is beautiful, really.
ReplyDeletehope you enjoyed a few.
happy day to you ♥
They look delicious!!
ReplyDeletethey look Yummy....send one here please:) xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun day! That is such a great idea for a get together and your frosting looks SO good! I don't think there is any perfecting needed! And I love little Gracie's head popping into the shot behind the kitchen bench then her watching intently from the bench top. Before long she'll really be participating and helping Mummy cook! So special!
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such a fun activity to do with friends and little Grace...they look delicious! x
ReplyDeleteYum! They look delish- the piping looks great too. What a great way to spend the day! XX Samantha
ReplyDeleteGood for you, starting your cooking club already! The cupcakes look delicious, and lucky Grace with all those bowls to lick!
ReplyDeleteYour cupcakes look delicious Amanda, and how fun to spend a day of baking with friends.
ReplyDeleteI had to smile at your sweet little assistant looking intently on, she's very cute and growing so much. The cupcakes look great and the piping looks beautiful. It looks like a fun day. I hope you are have a wonderful day. xo
ReplyDeleteoh how yummy do they look, i bet thery were delicious, i'd would love love love one right now {that time in between dinner} xx
ReplyDeleteThey look delicious and sounds like you had a lot of fun! x
ReplyDeleteThey look delicious Amanda, the icing turned out well - something I'm yet to master! You're not really helping me though..I'm trying to stay away from lovely things like that at the moment..Rachaelxx
ReplyDeleteloving your professional swirl you got going there! x
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful idea, I'd love to spend a day doing this Amanda : ) I'd love to know the recipes you decided on. I've found the primrose bakery to be the best so far but still struggle to get the right icing consistency, I'm not so great with a piping bag either. My brother is a chef and always wanted him to show me but it hasn't happened yet.
ReplyDeleteThat is so much fun and your big counter is perfect for it. I might have to have a cupcake party with my sisters. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteOh Amanda they are the cutest cupcakes I've ever seen! What a fun time you all had! x
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fantastic day and your cupcakes look perfect already! I love KitchenAids. Mine is the "super glamourous pistachio" number and it gets frequent use on The Farm.
ReplyDeleteSuch impressive swirls!
ReplyDeleteHow much fun! Love Gracie's little face there :)
ReplyDeletethat looks like so much fun! the cupcakes look good too. Did you perfect the buttercream, it seems so hit and miss to me?
ReplyDeletethanks for the linky list idea too, just been trying to work it out for tomorrow, think i'm all sorted!
Yummo, cupcakes? yes please, I can almost smell them from here!!
ReplyDeleteHelen M xx
Oh, what a lovely way to spend a day with a friend. xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun day it is! The cupcakes look heavenly delicious! Have a wonderful day, Kellie xx
ReplyDeleteThat looks like so much fun...and very yummy!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a whole heap of fun Amanda! Sweet photos too - Grace looks very enamoured with the whole process! :-) xx
ReplyDeleteLooks like yummy fun Amanda.
ReplyDeleteI made it onto your blog!! How exciting! I had a great time cooking the day away with you! Tried to make the frosting again on the weekend...and it is still not perfect :( I will keep trying! It did taste good though! Grace looks very cute in the photos! xx
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