Fondant Cupcakes

 

     In this lab, we made delectable chocolate cupcakes with cute fondant toppers. I decided to go with a minion theme because I think minions are super fun and add a really cute touch. The cupcake itself was very rich and the buttercream was light and fluffy.

     I created the base of the fondant topper using the lid of a sprinkles jar and cut out the smaller circles using the open end of icing tips. For the eyes, I used the smaller end of the icing tip to create different sized circles. For the tongue, I rolled a small ball and flattened it. Then, using a pairing knife, I pushed a line into the middle to create detail. After these toppers dried, I iced my cupcakes with a star tip and placed the toppers on the icing.

Overall, I think that these cupcakes would be really great for kid parties. This lab made me realize all the different possibilities with fondant! I think that it's really fun but frustrating to work with.