Planes Party - from Kiwicakes test kitchen

Recently my youngest cutie turned five so he's off to school after an epic pilot party. There were lots of mouths to feed so his cake ha...

Purse or handbag cupcakes fun for any age

Todays fun post comes from my American friend Autumn Carpenter. Autumn designs and manufacturers a broad range of cake decorating supplies, ...

It's Raining Cats and Dogs - from Kiwicakes test kitchen

This selection of pet themed cupcakes was made for our local Kamo SPCA opportunity shop on SPCA cupcake day recently. We have all the fun to...

Girly Cookie Art - from Kiwicakes test kitchen

Today I'm going to share with you some cookies I demonstrated at the Auckland Cake Expo in July. They all have an element of beauty - pe...

Mothers Day 'Borrowed' Rhubarb Treats - from Kiwicakes test kitchen

Most mums want nothing more for Mothers Day than a visit or a phone call. Or that's what they say. I reckon you'd be pretty popular ...

Bright Easter Sprinkles - from Kiwicakes Test Kitchen

Brighten up your Easter Sunday with some simple and mismatched, fun and vibrant cupcakes! Use any and all cupcake paper sizes and designs yo...

Poppy cupcake toppers - from Kiwicakes test kitchen

Bake for ANZAC day this year and present your delights in these  Black Lace cupcake papers . They really set off the center of the poppy. Th...

The creation of a cupcake paper

For years Grandma Kiwicakes and I have wanted Seashell cupcake papers, but we could never find anything decent. One day when chatting with m...

Shamrock Cupcake Creatures & Lime Lemonade - from Kiwicakes test kitchen

Many of us Kiwis have Irish heritage and so I am getting in the spirit of St Patricks day early this year! Keep an eye on the blog in coming...