At one’s own peril, one may choose to celebrate the Queen’s Birthday, the London Olympics or the birthday of a lovely little sibling (who you may wish to poison with such cupcakes at times) in an unorthodox manner.
In my opinion, something of undefined shape, colour and calling for a few chemicals compounds is at least suspicious. Coming from across the ocean, the contribution to global chemical weapon stockpiles, but hey, haven’t you dreamed of decorating a tin of these blue babies?
Here’s a quick link to the previously help cupcake party with a full account of the baking process. Add in a few teaspoons of blue dye for the union jack effect.
As for the sugar icing, ingredients: 1 teaspoon full cream (the thicker the better), 1/2 cup white icing sugar, any food flavouring/aroma if desired (vanilla, lemon and almond go quite nicely)
Directions: You won’t believe how little liquid it takes to reduce half a cup of icing sugar into gooey icing. It’s very easy to give it a few drops too much, and just that will completely change the desired consistency and cause the icing to drip off the cupcake and spill. Make sure you stir well to eliminate all lumps and inequalities.
Spread out the icing with the back off a spoon and knife, or with a special patisserie sleeve if you are a lucky holder of one. The patterns are entirely up to your imagination - the more colour and flare, apparently, the better. Dark chocolate, sprinkles and coloured sugar all make great additions. Just don’t go too much outside of the box (or the cupcake) like these girls here (see link)!
Awkward in taste, looks and theme, but a jolly good show, eh.