Since being in the Cupcake Business, I have learn’t a few things. Whilst people love things looking pretty, they do not love to try new things. The trusted flavours remain the firm favourites in terms of orders that I receive.
Ie, Chocolate, Vanilla & Chocolate Chip. Those are people’s ‘go-to’ flavours when ordering large quantities. I think this is because they are safe. Chocolate in particular. You know exactly what you are getting, no suprises. Especially my chocolate cupcakes – they really are super moist and delish.
So, onto the Ruby Anniversary Cupcakes.
With this order, my client was very specific! I would like chocolate cupcakes. With whatever icing. And for the toppings – go wild – the only requirement is there must be mention of our 40th Anniversary.
I put on my thinking cap – and this is what I created. I loved how they turned out. The toppings were all ‘ruby’ in colour, but then I gave them a quick spray of ‘lustre’ and suddenly they looked pink. But the lustre looks gorgeous together with the pearl centres of the Gerberas.

I still feel like i’m learning. That i’m actually not that good. Perhaps I’m just humble? When I delivered them she was clearly very delighted and just a tad emotional. I almost felt embarressed at how wonderful she thought they were.
But she loved them and that is all that counts – and that she is still so very happily married after 40 years. Wow!



These *are* gorgeous!!
I’m totally in awe of your baking abilities! The icing on these is TOTALLY picture perfect! I wish I knew the exact combo of ingredients that makes it this perfect – and how you pipe it on to get the swirl so exact. As for the decorations -they are absolutely freaking stunning. Do you source your products locally? Like the stuff you mentioned ‘lustre’ – what is it? I imagine it’s the glossy spray – but I’ve never heard of such a thing that’s edible – which of course I’m sure it is!
Believe me I know the doubts that come with running your own business, but you should really NOT be surprised when folks are delighted with what you present them with, because *really* they are amazing!
I know every time I open this blog I am never going to be disappointed…and again I am nothing but so so impressed.
These cupcakes are amazing..you are one talented cookie maker…
The 40 is amazing..honestly…I would order from u.
I just would like to know where you got your 40 from. Where can i buy it from?
Hi Shanda,
These are number cutters – i think tappits or patchwork cutters.
Hope this helps x