Last week was my oldest niece's 6th birthday. My brother in-law and sister in-law commissioned me to make something girly and fun that would fit in with the "Dolly and Me" theme party tonight and this is what I made. A bouquet of flower cupcakes for the main display and regular sized flower cupcakes with matching dolly mini cupcakes for the kids. The painted set of cup and teapot cookies are the favors. 
I am falling in love with butter cream flowers. They are so much fun to make and eat! I also think the bouquet would make a great engagement party, bridal shower, baby shower or anniversary cake so I'm very excited to have it in my repertoire.

Today I decided to bake myself a cake. I didn't want a full sized cake because then it would get stale before I could savor every bite, just a tea sized cake. At first I was planning to use a regular loaf pan, but then I remember I have a set of four mini loaf pans from Nordic Ware. These were the perfect size. I don't think I've ever made myself a cake before, but I'm glad I did because this is possibly my all time favorite confection creation so far. I'm kinda in love with it.

I'll be making these little treasures for the month of August at a ridiculously affordable price, as far as specialty cakes go. So if you're in the mood for a special treat and live in the Ocean County area, send me a message. And now you'll have to excuse me, I have some tea and cake to relish. 
Much Sweetness :)