Homeschooled Hostess: A Sweet Engagement

February 16, 2010 | by Shannon Ayers

While looking through an old issue of Martha Stewart Weddings I came across this great cupcake design that is the perfect treat for an Engagement Party. Of course, Martha’s cupcakes are stunning, so I wanted to challenge myself and try and create them for myself.

The instructions in the magazine said to cover the cupcakes with fondant however I don’t like the taste of fondant so I used just traditional vanilla frosting. The ring on top is easier to make than you think: you just need fondant (a little bit isn’t too bad) and some fun edible embellishments!

Don’t worry if you have never worked with fondant; just treat it like edible play-doh. Roll the fondant into very small lines that you can mold into a ring shape. Then roll a small ball of fondant and secure on top of your ring shape with a bit of vanilla frosting to act as the glue. Push your sprinkles or “jewels” (I used pearl sprinkles) into the ball of fondant.

As you can see… mine aren’t nearly as perfect as Martha’s!! But they are definitely yummy and they are a very fun and cute way to add a little bit of extra sweetness to your Engagement Party!

This is my very first attempt so I will be trying these again for sure very soon. Hope you are able to try some for yourself! Let me know how they turn out!!