I've been pondering what to do for my fall cupcakes this year.
These have been my creations for the past two years here and here.
Katy let me borrow her much treasured Hello, Cupcake book for some inspiration.
My girls and I decided to go with the acorns, they were so cute!
The book offered a great tutorial and as it turned out, not difficult at all.
Just heat 4-5 caramels in the microwave for 5 or so seconds.
While warm and pliable, form into the shape of an egg.
Dip the tops in melted chocolate and then into the jimmies.
SO CUTE! But I can't take credit. My kids made all of them.
Then we took turns adding dollops of
White Cake Mix with blue food coloring and Devils Food Cake Mix.
I'm sure there was a much cleaner way to do this!
Look how pretty they turned out!
Can tell by my daughters blue teeth that she's been licking the finished utensils?
White Frosting with more blue food coloring.
Spooned into a large Ziploc bag with the tip cut off.
Makes for easy clean up that way!
A last detail of Chocolate Frosting added to the acorn tops to act as stems.
Don't you think things taste better when they're colorful!
Awesome. Love the acorns! Next time, try an ice cream scoop for the batter. Learned that from Martha!
Posted by: Shari | September 29, 2009 at 03:22 AM
Well, aren´t you just the most creative ever! I checked out the cupcakes from earlier years too. They are all gorgeous! These look slightly toxic, though... but maybe that´s the point, with Halloween coming up :-)
Totally your favorite color, your hairband matches your baking! :-D
Posted by: Spindelmaker | September 29, 2009 at 04:05 AM
Those look delicious!
Posted by: Cristi Clothier | September 29, 2009 at 06:20 AM
Glad I am allergic to chocolate:)
Posted by: Gary Allen | September 29, 2009 at 07:08 AM
They look GREAT!!! Good thing I wasn't in the neighborhood.........I probably couldn't have kept myself away from the caramels!
Posted by: Stace | September 29, 2009 at 07:27 AM
Shel- One thing that I have noticed as I get older is that creating food is an art form. You are so great at lending your talents to whatever it is you are creating. Way to go. You totally rock!
Posted by: kim | September 29, 2009 at 08:40 AM
yummmmmmmmm!!!
i love the acorns...talby would love to help me make that!
Posted by: meg duerksen | September 29, 2009 at 11:42 AM
Those look fabulous!!
Posted by: melanie | September 29, 2009 at 12:23 PM
Not only were the cupcakes GORGEOUS but they were truly YUMMMMMYYYY!!! thanks for sharing.
But what I love the most is how you and your girls bake together... you're such a great mom!
Posted by: mom | September 29, 2009 at 11:34 PM
Those look deliciious. I am pretty sure I would have eaten all the carmels before I could make anything of them.
Renee xoxo
Posted by: Renee Khan | September 30, 2009 at 09:06 AM
love the choice of that pretty turquoise color - I would never think of that normally ... but oh-so-pretty!
Posted by: april | October 01, 2009 at 05:20 AM
I want to know who eats all these lovelies? They are so beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Teri Leigh | October 01, 2009 at 08:14 AM
well... i ate 4 of them in about 3 hours time! ugh! :)
michelle
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Posted by: michelle allen | October 01, 2009 at 09:10 AM
I hadn't seen yours ! I looooove the acorns, such a great idea !! My other daughter has her birthday coming soon ... hmmm that could be an idea ... with green toping to have a little change ;-) ?
Posted by: Sissou | October 12, 2009 at 02:07 PM
Thank you for posting these! My son is in love with all things squirrel, and of course wants a squirrel birthday cake. And to take to his classmates, he requested cupcakes with candy acorns on top. Without much hope, I googled acorn cupcakes, and glory-be, yours popped up. (One other one did, with peanut butter balls as the base, but we can't bring peanut butter to school.) We just finished making the acorns. The kids loved the entire process, and they look adorable. I made extra to garnish the birthday cake. Perfect.
Posted by: Jodi | February 16, 2010 at 01:19 PM
Awesome cupcake ideas, these make a fantastic alternative to orange cupcakes for Autumn and as such have been included in our 25 fabulous fall cupcake feature at http://partycupcakeideas.com/25-fabulous-autumn-fall-cupcakes/
Posted by: Sprinkles | August 28, 2010 at 05:39 PM
I just love that they are blue!
Posted by: Beth D. | November 02, 2010 at 06:54 PM
wow. You are making wonderful cupcakes. I can feel that you're making this as a bonding moment.Buy Cakes
Posted by: aiza@onlinebakery | March 07, 2011 at 02:59 PM