two tone roses.... or more cupcakes from the garden

caliloo

12 years ago

Yep - I am realy having fun with this decorating idea and this is my latest effort.

Red Velvet cupcakes again with the same buttercream frosting in pink and white.

Alexa

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lindac
12 years ago
Practice makes perfect!! Next try for a peace rose look.
User
12 years ago
It certainly does. Alexa, I'm so impressed.

Ann
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jessyf
12 years ago
Those look fabulous!

Next try for a peace rose look. Linda, you're bad, LOL. Ours just bloomed, OMG, breathtaking.
Bumblebeez SC Zone 7
12 years ago
Those are gorgeous! I am so impressed!
lsr2002
12 years ago
They're beautiful Alexa. I can't even dream of making roses that are half as lovely.

Lee
katefisher
12 years ago
Simply beautiful. Wow. Thanks for sharing those.

Kate
lakemayor
12 years ago
Alexa, They are just beautiful! How did you learn to make those? I remember reading about them a while back.
foodonastump
12 years ago
What's not already been said? Oh, I don't think we've had a "Thud" yet!

(off to google peace rose...)
diinohio
12 years ago
Just beautiful! Link to the frosting recipe please.

Di
caliloo
Original Author
12 years ago
Thanks everyone, I really appreciate your kind words. I am really having fun playing with the piping bag and getitng more comfortable with all the different tips.

Di I put the recipe for the buttercream in the link

Alexa

Here is a link that might be useful: Wilton Buttercream
annie1992
12 years ago
Very nice indeed. I intend to never make them again. Funny how I can make a 3 tiered fondant covered black and white wedding cake and it turned out OK, but those roses just make me nuts....

Annie
caliloo
Original Author
12 years ago
Ant this is basically what I did to get it two-toned. I actually mixed up a little icing with the pink, and put that in the bag first to make the color stronger....

Alexa

Here is a link that might be useful: two-toned buttercream rose
coconut_nj
12 years ago
They look beautiful! You're really doing a good job with them.

Your phlox look at about the same stage as mine, not surprisingly. They're one of my favorites.
trixietx
12 years ago
They are beautiful! Almost to pretty to eat, I said almost!
dcarch7 d c f l a s h 7 @ y a h o o . c o m
12 years ago
Posted by foodonastump "What's not already been said? ----"

Inspiring.

dcarch
dedtired
12 years ago
Wowee. Has anyone said wowee yet? Wowee. YOu have a good touch to be able to do that. I would just pick a rose and stick on top of the cupcake.

Nice work.
sooz
12 years ago
Soooo pretty!!! Thanks for sharing the photo, and the helpful links!

Smiles,
Sooz
User
12 years ago
Smarty pants!
lakeguy35
12 years ago
Are you taking orders? Beautiful and I LOVE the plate!

David
caliloo
Original Author
12 years ago
David - I will email the particulars, but I will be in your neighborhood in Oct of this year..... and we can make more in person while we sip some CR!

And thanks everyone.... they really are fun to make!

Alexa
lsr2002
12 years ago
Alexa, you should have been the one to make the video, your roses are much more beautiful then the demoed one you linked.

Lee
Islay_Corbel
12 years ago
Very clever! Too good to eat!
momto4kids
12 years ago
Gorgeous Alexa!! Just stunning! I need to try that now.

Did you use the Wilton recipe without altering it? Thanks!
nancylouise5me
12 years ago
Alexa you did it again! Spectacular! Now if you could make a BLUE ROSE, you would get the attention of even those on the Rose Forum. LOL NancyLouise
sally2_gw
12 years ago
Gorgeous! What a talent you have.

Sally
lakeguy35
12 years ago
Sounds like a GREAT plan to me Alexa. Let me know....

David
ghoghunter
12 years ago
I think you should give a class on making the roses! I would be happy to pay and come and watch and learn how to do it! You are the Rose Master!!!!
Joann

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