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Train Cupcakes for a childrens birthday party

April 6, 2013 by rachel 4 Comments

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If you have seen my last post you will already know that last weeks challenge was to make cupcakes for 3 year old twins that love Peppa Pig and Trains.

A guide on how to make Peppa Pig can be found *here*

So when I had the Peppa Pig idea down, I had to work out how to make Train cupcakes. Again, I searched online for ideas and most of them were of Thomas the Tank Engine and a lot were flat images printed on edible paper. I was beginning to think that this was the way I would have to go when I stumbled upon these images of some sweet trains. And as soon as I saw them I knew I had to try them….trains made out of lego sweets! AMAZING IDEA!

I didn’t see the idea until late in the week and with the bank holiday weekend looming, I knew I wouldn’t be able to order the sweets online in time. So I tried Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe on Poole High Street and they had everything I needed.

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Strawberry milkshake flavoured cupcakes seemed perfect for a birthday cake flavour.

[callout title=Ingredients for the cake]

  • 70g unsalted butter – softened
  • 210g plain flour – sifted
  • 250g caster sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 210ml milk – full fat
  • 2 large eggs
  • 40g strawberry milkshake powder

[/callout]

Method:

  • Preheat the oven to Gas Mark 3 / 170°C and line the muffin tins with paper muffin cases
  • In a freestanding electric mixer with the paddle attachment mix the butter, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt together until they form a crumb like consistency
  • In a jug, mix together the milk, eggs and strawberry milkshake powder
  • With the mixer on a slow speed, gradually pour half of the liquid into the crumb mixture and mix thoroughly until combined
  • Raise the speed of the mixer to medium and beat until the batter is smooth and thick
  • Once all the lumps are gone, turn the speed back down and gradually pour in the remaining liquid, continuing to mix until the batter is smooth and combined
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared cake cases filling them two-thirds full (I use an ice cream scoop to make it easier and more even)
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes
  • Leave to cool slightly before removing them from the tin and placing on a wire rack to cool before icing

[callout title=Ingredients for the frosting]

  • 500g icing sugar – sifted
  • 160g unsalted butter – softened
  • 50ml milk
  • 100g strawberry milkshake powder

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Method:

  • In a freestanding electric mixer with the paddle attachment gradually mix together the icing sugar and butter on a low speed until combined and there are no large lumps of butter
  • In a jug, mix together the milk and strawberry milkshake powder
  • Gradually pour the liquid into the frosting while mixing on a slow speed
  • Add a dash of green food colouring
  • Turn the mixer up to a high speed and beat the frosting until light and fluffy

Method for the grass:

(I put a strip of green fondant down through the middle of the cake first and then piped on a train track using a chocolate icing tube to draw on the tracks)

  • Use a grass nozzle to pipe out the frosting onto the cakes. I found this stage quite difficult so would recommend adding slightly more milk to the mixture to soften it up so it comes out of the nozzle easier.

[callout title=What you need to make the Trains]

  • lego sweets
  • Candy necklace
  • Mini marshmallows
  • Edible glue

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These are really easy to put together –

 

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Method:

  • Take a 6 dot brick and a 2 dot brick and glue them together
  • Glue a 4 dot brick and glue this to the top of the bricks you have just stuck together
  • Glue 3 ‘wheels’ to one side of the bricks. Leave these to dry for a while (I left them for a good hour!)
  • Turn the train over and glue 3 ‘wheels’ to the other side. Leave to dry again
  • Glue a mini marshmallow (I cut mine in half) to the top

It’s as easy as that! Place them on the train track and they are ready to eat…

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Cute little cupcakes for any child with a train obsession!

Filed Under: Cake, Cupcake

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Comments

  1. Jemma Knowles says

    April 6, 2013 at 7:08 pm

    Rach you are so clever! These are both gorgeous, hope your next bake goes well, I may require one on my next visit! X x

    Reply
    • rachel says

      April 6, 2013 at 7:19 pm

      Thanks Jem! I wish I could have made something for your visit today. Next time we will plan it so it doesn’t coincide with a work trip away!

      Reply

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