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Stunning Swirls

July 2, 2011 By Spoonful of Sugar - 28 Comments

This morning Sarah and I attended a cupcake workshop called Stunning Swirls at Wild Sugar Rose. We were introduced to 5 techniques to make very professional looking icing swirls on top of our cupcakes. We also learnt how to make some basic decorations out of fondant. Sarah and I are long time lovers of all things cupcake – and it was so much fun to learn some professional tips and tricks so that we can elevate our cupcakes to a whole new level. It was a small class of 8, and everything was provided so that we were able to take home 6 decorated white chocolate mud cakes each.

Best of all, it was a wonderful Mother/Daughter activity.

Here are some of our cupcakes

Rose Swirl –

Ruffle Swirl –

Soft Serve Swirl –

Guess what is on our agenda for tomorrow? You guessed it, we are going to put our new found skills to practice and make some cupcakes to take to work and school on Monday for our friends.

Filed Under: Cupcakes & Muffins Tagged With: cake decorating

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  1. two hippos says

    July 2, 2011 at 11:20 am

    I love your cupcakes!!

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  2. Maree: says

    July 2, 2011 at 2:19 am

    Those Cakes look too Good to Eat they look Gorgeous…
    A Nice way to spend time together.
    cheers

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  3. Dawn Louise says

    July 2, 2011 at 2:43 am

    Ahhh, one word – “YUM!!”
    They look very pretty 🙂

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  4. littlebetty says

    July 2, 2011 at 3:20 am

    Just perfect! Wish I could replicate it.

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  5. crafts@home says

    July 2, 2011 at 4:50 am

    They are stunning! I wonder if there are any left now 🙂
    Sue Xxx

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  6. Stephanie says

    July 2, 2011 at 5:28 am

    Very lucky friends! Tasty and beautiful treats.

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  7. Sara says

    July 2, 2011 at 6:35 am

    Pretty,pretty!!

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  8. Roseanne says

    July 2, 2011 at 6:37 am

    All I can say to them is YUM they look so dame good.

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  9. Bettina Groh says

    July 2, 2011 at 6:45 am

    wish I could have taken the class too! Yours turned out so well…. have fun on your own!

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  10. Fotf says

    July 2, 2011 at 7:36 am

    They look great 🙂

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  11. Erin says

    July 2, 2011 at 8:43 am

    Oh my gosh! These are so great looking! Nicely done!!!

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  12. notyet100 says

    July 2, 2011 at 8:46 am

    Wow:)

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  13. sunny says

    July 2, 2011 at 10:30 am

    Very pretty, and what a wonderful project to work on together. I think you’ve inspired me to go bake something!

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  14. KaHolly says

    July 2, 2011 at 1:30 pm

    Oh, my goodness, but they look delicious!!

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  15. Rocio says

    July 2, 2011 at 1:36 pm

    Yummy!! Making cupcakes is on my wish list, but never dare to try it. And I have to!

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  16. sewkalico says

    July 2, 2011 at 2:43 pm

    Wow! Wow! Wow!

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  17. shez says

    July 2, 2011 at 2:56 pm

    yummy

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  18. Leanne says

    July 2, 2011 at 3:42 pm

    They look to nice to eat LOL I have just bought Gemma a voucher for a similar class here in SA.

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  19. Bela says

    July 2, 2011 at 3:44 pm

    Dear Lisa, so precious this time you and Sarah spend together! Memories you will take forever!
    These sweeties look delicious!
    Have a wonderful cooking day tomorrow!
    Love, Bela

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  20. Julie says

    July 2, 2011 at 4:18 pm

    your cupcakes are so lovely! I just love cupcakes, but just never seem to find the time to make and decorate them! A class on decorating them would be so much fun for my daughter and I though! (She is 21, but we sure do love to spend time doing creative things like this together!)
    Happy 4th!

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  21. Thimbleanna says

    July 2, 2011 at 6:38 pm

    Oooh fun! They’re all so beautiful. I’ll be making cupcakes Monday morning too — I’ll be thinking of you while I’m swirling away!

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  22. Oops-Lah says

    July 2, 2011 at 8:59 pm

    Wow, they do indeed look professional! I wish I could do that too; mine always look like a child (a 5 year old) had a go at it. And although there might be one or two which would pass muster, the all over effect is quit off putting. Maybe you should do a tutorial here ;).

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  23. suzitee says

    July 2, 2011 at 9:58 pm

    Arrrgghhhh…these are just too cute!

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  24. Anita says

    July 2, 2011 at 10:33 pm

    Those cupcakes are just too yummy! Kind regards, Anita.

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  25. Linda says

    July 3, 2011 at 2:43 am

    soooooo gorgeous

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  26. Nava.K says

    July 3, 2011 at 4:02 am

    gorgeous it looks, hope I can do the same too, just beginning to bake.

    Lovely color and so skilfull.

    Reply
  27. Jodie says

    July 3, 2011 at 5:45 am

    They look amazing! Guess what all your friends will be wanting you to bring to your next morning tea 🙂

    Reply
  28. yuli-prezent says

    July 5, 2011 at 2:51 am

    Very beautiful!!!

    Reply

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