July 12th, 2011

Previous ResultsChallenge 23: Very Berry

What a yummy theme! Some great ideas from the 10 entrants on the night. Huge thanks to all the judges who came on the night, most of them got to try all 10 entries! Never attend with a full tummy!

In the IronCupcake canvas goodie bag this month was, the winners certificate, a £25 Cross Keys voucher, a cupcake stand from our fabulous sponsors Gourmet Kitchenware, a goodie bag from Phoenix Trading Cards and a set of cake tins. See below who bagged this great prize……

1st – Michelle’s Strawberry Trifle Cupcakes

Congratulations to Michelle who came 1st place with her Strawberry Trifle Cupcakes. These had a vanilla sponge filled with strawberry jelly and a creamy custard topped with fresh cream, sprinkles and a fresh strawberry. Seriously tasty.

2nd – John’s Razzleberry Bombs

New baker John came 2nd place with his Razzleberry Bomb cupcakes. The cakes were a vanilla sponge with raspberry jam centre, raspberry fondant topping made from lots of little balls, covered in raspberry compote and finished with a small snippet of basil. John won a teatowel and oven glove set.

3rd – Ronda’s Chocolate Chambord Cupcakes

We haven’t seen Ronda at IronCupcake since the good old Mojo days! Ronda’s cupcakes were plain chocolate sponge filled with black cherry conserve and Chambord (Black Raspberry Liqueur)  infused ganache topped with Chambord cream cheese frosting.

The other tasty entries

Becky’s Wimbledon Strawberries & Cream

Becky created these victoria sponge cakes filled with strawberry coulis, fresh cream, and finished with strawberry and mint. She also dressed for the occasion by wearing strawberry earrings and a cherry top!

Becky M’s Raspberry & Chocolate

Becky created these chocolate sponge cakes with raspberry jam, topped with raspberry buttercream and a fresh raspberry.

Mel’s Pink Lemonade Cupcakes

Mel’s entries were a strawberry and lemon sponge with strawberry curd, and a lemon cream cheese frosting.

Rebecca’s Strawberry and Rosewater

Rebecca’s cakes were strawberry sponge with strawberry & Rosewater jam, topped with vanilla frosting and a fresh strawberry.

Catherine’s Summerberry Cupcakes

Catherine’s cakes were a strawberry sponge, topped with swiss buttercream finished with a variety of summer berries.

Em’s Mixed Berry & Lemon Cupcakes

Big shout out to Em for coming along and helping out with the photo’s on the night! Another great set of pictures! Thank you very much.

Em’s cupcakes were a lemon sponge topped with mixed berry frosting.

Sarah’s A Right Old Eton Mess

Sarah made vanilla and strawberry cupcakes filled with strawberry and white chocolate fondant topped with vanilla buttercream, fresh strawberries and rose meringue.

We are always on the look out for judges who can come along and taste the entries! Everyone is welcome! Click here to register.