Bows and Polka dots

This order came all the way from Australia from a dear family member that wanted a surprise cake made for her cousin. I was quite excited to take on this order because it would have been the biggest order I had done. It involved the baking of a cake plus 48 mini cupcakes. Additional to the quantity of baking I needed to create a bow out of fondant for the first time.

The color theme was to be red and white with a bow on top. So after many pictures and ideas being exchanged the final order was placed. So putting my baking hat on I started creating and adding my twist to the cake.

Red Velvet cake and cupcakes with Cream Cheese frosting, covered with Vanilla fondant

Picture taken by Shivani  Kobbekaduwa

Picture taken by Shivani  Kobbekaduwa

Picture taken by Shivani  Kobbekaduwa

I feel like a Red Velvet Cupcake

One famous cake that many people are making and eating a lot these days is the "Red Velvet" . I first heard about red velvet cupcakes /cakes was by watching Masterchef Australia, an amazing show which always inspires me to create something.

So putting my chef hat on I made my first batch of red velvet cupcakes for a dear friend of mine.

I have come across instances when others have used butter cream for the top, I believe this is done because it is more cost effective, but I still prefer to use the cream cheese frosting as it is less sweet and gives just that little kick of sourness that makes the cake all the more delicious. Cream cheese is available in Sri Lanka, under the "Happy Cow" brand, however you will be looking at spending around Rs 430/= per 250g container and stocks do run out quickly (that story will come up later). Enjoy !!