After the success of Cupcake Camp Adelaide and repeatedly being told I make great cupcakes I thought I would set up my own little business, Cupcake Treats Michael actually found the domain for me because he knows I love cupcakes and that’s what the business was born around. It’s a side project, but hey, maybe one day it could be something big. I’d like that!

These were my first attempt in a long time with working with fondant. Christmas Cupcakes! I didn’t have my Wilton colours at this stage but this is what I could do with regular green colouring.

These are Malteaser Mini Cupcakes for my very first Cupcake Treats order!

36 Vanilla Cupcakes with Buttercream icing for Christmas Day

Red Velvet Cupcakes for Cupcake Treats (Silly icing went all melty!)

Vanilla Chocolate Cupcakes (half chocolate half vanilla with buttercream icing)

So yeah that’s where I’m up to! I’ve managed to iron out all the little problems I’ve had over time and now know what works to get the butter just right, and the oven temperature, all of that stuff. The  mini cupcakes look so cute and they’re the perfect size, and I can’t believe I only just discovered them this month.

I also have wholesale access to a bunch of awesome cupcake suppliers now so this makes me even more excited. There’ll be a couple of new recipes coming in January, and some piping techniques to help you get the ice cream swirl that’s so popular.

But finally, thanks to all of you – most especially to my housemates and family who gave me loads of cupcakery for Christmas including PJ’s, a new recipe book, an apron with my name on it (!!!) and some awesome cupcake badges! I just love reading the emails I get sent with new recipes and also the links I get on Twitter when people have come across something cupcake and thought of me. I love all of you for being so awesome. (I have said awesome too many times). If ever you need any help with anything cupcake related don’t hesitate to email me – monnie at cupcaketreats dot com.

Happy New Year and I’ll see you in 2010!