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Sugar Flowers Are Perfect Cupcake Toppers
The perfect cupcake always has to have the perfect cupcake topper! One of the easiest and most beautiful additions to any cupcake is a sugar flower. Traditionally, sugar flowers are made out of a gum paste and often hand painted. The best part is, they are very edible.
Decorating cupcakes is more than just a fun family activity. A beautiful cupcake topper makes the delicious morsels a perfect substitute for a much larger cake or just a fun summer snack for the children. These cupcake toppers come in a variety of shapes, sizes and a virtual rainbow of colors and designs.
The gum past forming the flowers is an edible, confectionery product used specifically to hand craft a variety of cake decorations. The gum paste is ply-able and molds easily into any shape desired. In many cases the dough is hand painted but depending on your needs it can also be worked into the dough through the kneading process.
If you are daring enough to make your own sugar flowers, cut outs are available to assist in the process. Once you have rolled out the gum paste dough to a desired thickness you can simply cut out the flowers with the mold. When you have done this, it is important to brush the flower with cornstarch before removing it. When it is completely dry you can add color with a gel paste color. You can then use a smaller paint brush to for lustre dust to accent your sugar flower. As a final addition to beautiful cupcake topper you might consider adding an edible pearl to the center of your flower.
Whether homemade or purchased in a store, bakery or through an on line vendor, a beautiful flower at the top of your favorite flavor of cupcake will be a magnificent dessert or party addition. If you are a bake sale type of mom sugar flowers on top of your cupcakes will be sure to make your contribution a top seller!
