December 7th, 2011

Previous ResultsChallenge 28: Christmas

What a great way to get into the Christmas spirit! 15 delicious Christmas themed cupcakes in December’s competition with flavours ranging from Eggnog, to Candy Canes and even a Christmas Roast Dinner!

After 28 consecutive months, I have made the decision to have a month off! There will not be an IronCupcake:Leeds competition in January, which should help those of us who are planning on starting a New Year diet! I would just like to wish everyone who has been to a competition in 2011 a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I hope to see you all again in February 2012, and it will be good to see some new faces too. Big thanks to all the people who have helped and contributed to the competition, Mum & Dad, Jo, Paul, Em, Anji, Charlotte & Jonny, Rhonda & Scott and last but not least, thanks to the wonderful Adelphi for having us!

In the IronCupcake:Leeds goodie bag this month was a £20 meal for two at Distrikt bar, if you’ve never been, I’d recommend a trip, there was also a Christmas recipe book, Martha Stewart’s Cupcake recipe book and a 2012 Diary. We also gave away a meal for two at The Sunshine Bakery in the free raffle and there were also 10 cupcakes up for grabs!

1st Place – Becky’s Eggnog Cupcakes

Congratulations to new baker Becky! She scooped top prize with her Eggnog cupcakes which were a vanilla and eggnog sponge with eggnog custard in the centre topped with spiced buttercream and beautifully decorated with handmade flowers. Well done!

2nd Place – Michelle’s Christingle Cupcakes

Michelle was 2nd with her Christingle Cupcakes. These cakes were a chocolate orange sponge with chocolate orange buttercream, orange frosting and decorated with sweets and a candle

3rd Place – Charlotte’s Peppermint Xmas Trees

New baker Charlotte came 3rd place with her Peppermint Xmas Trees. These cute cupcakes were a chocolate orange sponge with an iced peppermint Xmas tree decoration on top.

The remaining entries

Katie’s Chocolate & Peppermint Cupcakes

Katie’s cupcakes were a Devils chocolate fudge sponge with peppermint frosting with candy cane and after eight decorations

Julie’s Xmas Tree Cupcakes

Julie’s Xmas cupcakes were chocolate sponge and chocolate buttercream made with Kirsch and black cherries

Roshni’s Candy Cane Cupcakes

Roshni’s cupcakes were a Devils food cake sponge topped with peppermint candy cane striped frosting

Amy’s Holidays Are Coming

Ames created these Coca Cola flavoured cupcakes with cherry brandy buttercream finished with sweetie decorations

Heather’s Roast Dinner Cupcakes

Heather’s Roast Dinner cupcakes were a Chai cupcake with apple & cinnamon stuffing, mashed potato icing, ‘Starburst’ peas, and a butterscoth gravy

Tash’s Candy Cane Cupcakes

Tash’s cute cupcakes were a strawberry icing with crushed candy cane, on top of a white chocolate and strawberry sponge.

Joanna’s Tipsy Santa Cupcakes

Joanna’s cakes were a Mulled wine sponge, with vanilla frosting topped with a port soaked cherry

Fay’s Festive Treats

Fay’s cupcakes were a cinnamon and orange sponge with cinnamon buttercream and a piped Xmas tree on top

Larraine’s Xmas Cupcake

My mums cupcakes were a mincemeat and rum sponge topped with icing, silver balls and a marzipan Xmas tree, from LoveMarzipan

Becky’s Rudolph’s Xmas Carrot Cupcakes

Becky’ cupcakes had a little sugarpaste Rudolph sat on top of a carrot cupcake with cream cheese frosting

Rachel’s Oh Xmas Tree

Rachel’s cupcakes were chocolate sponge and meringue with a buttercream tree

Many thanks once again to all who came on the night! Hope to see you in 2012!