Portfolio and blog of Isabel Honkonen
cupcakes and other cakes
Yep, It was cake time for me again and this one had to be a Monster High theme cake. So I was thinking fondant covered, fondant logo, easy peasy, let’s say I am glad it’s done, not perfect but my daughter, the customer is satisfied. Here are the pics, again not perfect but after cutting […]
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I just finished assembly the hulk cake for my son’s b-day and I think a came about pretty decent considering the my children were screaming like crazy people all morning and I could not get a grip of my nerves. Cake Recipe: equal weighed amounts of: whole eggs granulated sugar all purpose flour – I […]
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As I mentioned in my previous post that there is a birthday cake that needs to be completed this weekend, I have started creating the components to the “Hulk Smash Cake”. I used the rice crispy treat recipe to create the rocks and hand and they have been covered in fondant, see below. […]
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It’s been very cold and I needed something to lift the spirits of my little ones and myself so, what better than a delicious treat. I had one of these a Fresh Market a few months ago and I did have the recipe but could not find it. I had to make it. I found […]
Read MoreIt’s been a very productive week for me. I will be posting later on today some pics. of my latest painting and drawing that I am working on simultaneously. I recently got really inspired and I am riding that wave. And no, I have not painted my art room yet 😦 I am thinking of doing […]
Read MoreI know another carrot muffin recipe but these muffins are going to make you feel like gold. They are packed with carrots and other nutritious ingredients and the best thing about it is you can make them as healthy as you like by substituting ingredients. I really hope you try these they are really good […]
Read MoreWhy is it that something so plain, so vanilla is so difficult to master? The crusade for the perfect vanilla cupcake, we all have been looking for that perfect plain cupcake that has the perfect balance of texture, sweetness and flavor. I hate vanilla cupcakes that the texture or the density of the cake makes […]
Read MoreWell, this morning I had a group of beautifully ripe bananas and though it was only 6:30am I just had to, I had to make banana bread. I like making my banana bread in a bundt cake pan because you never have to worry about that center that never gets cooked the over cooked edges and top. […]
Read MoreSo here I go making another batch of my favorite and the Best Chocolate Cupcakes which are moist and delicious just on their own but this time I made them a little different. I was walking through the baking aisle of the grocery store and I saw white Lily flour which is known for being the best […]
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