After reading this post, I was inspired to make cupcakes Neapolitan style! I used the vanilla recipe from Cupcakes! I didn’t want to add any artificial coloring so I decided to puree strawberries and add it to the vanilla for the “pink” color. Um, the batter didn’t turn out too well, you definitely need to add coloring to get the pink color. sadness. On the happier note, the decorating turned out great! I used Hershey’s “Perfectly Chocolate” Chocolate frosting. This was the second time I have ever attempted a chocolate frosting and it worked pretty well! I suggest using the frosting right after you make it. I refrigerated the frosting for a few hours and it became stiff. After piping it, it went back to normal.

Take a look!

Why do cupcakes make me so happy?

A few of us were eye-ing this one below but I snatched it fast! I stuffed coconut inside and wanted to eat it. Hee hee!

I also have been experimenting with fondant flowers!

Proof that I attempted but failed at the Neapolitan cupcakes.

Drew’s cupcake decorating:

…with a special surprise…sugar coma…

At the end, we got a bit silly and decided to “fill” the cupcakes with surprises. Don’t worry, it was only chocolate!

Happy Birthday M!

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