Square cupcakes

D's been blowing my horn a tad too much (much to my annoyance)!! Was asked to show L how to bake cuppie cakes for Y, which I actually don't mind since I do enjoy baking.

But imagine baking in someone's kitchen with very basic (if none at all) baking tools and ingredients. Whilst the latter one can easily purchase the former seem to be more challenging since I didn't want to impose too much on L and cramp her kitchen with things she may not want in the long term.

Tried my best to avoid and after much bequest being put on the spot and just couldn't refuse, I did with what I could and unfortunately ended up with 'square' cupcakes!! *there goes my thunder, haha*

How did I get 'square' cupcakes??? Was hoping the paper cups would hold the shape even doubling them but alas, it didn't and so ended up basically with a MESS!!!

Tried to stay calm as possible! As surely, one man's 'meat' (or in this case messed up cake) can be another man's pie. Also consoled myself that I 'messed up' (coughs) so that L can avoid what I did, haha

The secret is in the dressing. Yes baby, its how you dress and sell it. As the cakes were expanding uncontrollably in the oven *sob* I quickly announced to Y that I'll be making 'square' cupcakes for her while her mother will make nice round ones another time!! Oh dear, thankfully Y accepted the explanation without any fuss!!

The 'square' cupcakes drizzled in blue chocolate, sprinkles, marshmallows and jelly beans.

Now what kid (not to mention grown up) would like it???

am i selling well????

If the 'square' cupcakes didn't manage to take your fancy, then perhaps one of these lovely white chocolate fudge balls would????

Actually these fudge balls were more of a hit than the dressed up 'square' cupcakes - must be more sprinkles since they are made from the same cake??? What do you think?


Shots of the cupcake tray.

More shots of our little cupcake party !!

As for me?????

Well I actually enjoyed the 'square' cupcake plain!

Despite the forlorn and want of a better looking shape, the vanilla butter cake tasted really good with a hot cuppa!! :)

What did Y think? Well needless to say she was very happy jumping (literally) around as I was dressing the tray with the cupcakes. She was also super good and helped with setting up the table with forks and plates as we had our little tea party.

Mentioned to L that there's definitely something MAGICAL about the colourful sprinkles that tames kids and make them all agreeable and willing to be well-behaved, wouldn't you agree?? (well...a few golden moments of peace until the sugar rush kicks in haha)