Strawberry Cupcakes

Well, back when my daughter's topsy turvy birthday cake was going to be 3 tier - the top tier was going to be Strawberry with Strawberry Cream filling. Since I already had all the ingredients - I just decided to make some cupcakes out of it. I decided to go with a simple Whipped Cream Icing since they were going to be filled already and would have plenty of sweetness. They turned out great!!

Strawberry Cupcakes with Strawberry Cream Filling topped with Whipped Cream Icing...

Topsy Turvy - Little Mermaid (Ariel) Cake

When I asked my daughter what she wanted on her 4th Birthday Cake - she chose Ariel. So I found a picture online of something I thought I could do. I've been wanting to try a topsy turvy cake, so this was my chance. The original plan was to do a 3 tier topsy turvy, but I ended up going with 2 mostly because I didn't have room in my fridge for something that tall and we definitely didn't need that much cake for the number of people coming to her party.

I had an issue with my smaller tier - and lost a layer in process - so it is shorter than it should have been. But - I learned from the experience and I know what NOT to do next time - lol.

The bottom tier (below) went much smoother as far as icing and cutting the shape of it...


Close-up of Ariel once I figured out how to get her on there without sitting slanted...


The starfish were my favorite... Isabella wanted to make one too - so you can see her working on it here...


A trip around the finished cake...

Front...


Side...


Back (you can see Isabella's starfish to the left)....


Side...


Blowing out her candles...


Bottom Tier - Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Mousse Filling...


Top Tier - White Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Filling...