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Beach cupcakes

A friend of mine moved to DC this summer so I brought her these beach cupcakes to her as a housewarming gift.

seashell beach cupcakes

The cake flavor is one I invented called the “Witch’s Brew”. Years ago when we both worked at Dunkin Donuts we used to serve a drink called the Witch’s Brew during the fall. The drink was half cinnamon coffee half hot chocolate. To re-create this flavor combination I made a coffee flavored cake with a cinnamon chocolate swirl.

sunglasses beach cupcakes

The cupcakes were topped with sea-foam green vanilla buttercream I piped on using a tip #12. The sea shells, sunglasses, and flip flops were all made out of fondant using a mold I have and then hand painted with food coloring and luster dust.

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After graduating from college in 2003 I went to work as a Chemical Engineer. My new job gave me the chance to travel the world and experience many foods and cultures I had never known before. I soon rediscovered my passion for baking and cake decorating. I would always bring back new ingredients and ideas from the places I visited and incorporate them into my cake recipes. Read More…

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