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GHOST
1 Roll a smooth round ball of white
modelling paste, then elongate this shape to
create a ‘tic tac’ shape. Set aside.
2 Roll out white modelling paste onto a work
surface dusted with cornflour, then cut out a
large circle. Paint the moulded shape with a
thin layer of edible glue and place the large
circle of modelling paste on top, fixing down
the sides. Make sure there are pleats around
the ghost as this is essentially the ‘duvet’ he
is hiding under!
3 For the face, roll out three small balls of
black modelling paste, then flatten the third
to create an 'O' shape. Stick these on using a
small amount of edible glue.PUMPKIN
1 Roll out a smooth round ball of orange
modelling paste. Using a ball tool or the end
of a paintbrush, indent the top of the
pumpkin; this is where the stalk will go.
2 Using a dresden tool, indent the pumpkin
down the sides to create the classic rustic
shape. I tend to do this in a cross pattern,
then a diagonal cross.
3 Roll out black modelling paste quite thinly,
then, using a triangle cutter, cut out 2 eyes.
Then, cut out another triangle, but make it a
little smaller by cutting off the end. This will
be the nose.
4 For the smile, cut out a small circle of black
modelling paste, then cut it again using the
same cut ter to create a crescent shape. Use
the same circle cutter to cut the points off.Using the triangle cutter, cut out two points
from the top at either end of the smile and
one from the bottom in the middle. Stick
these to your pumpkin using a little
edible glue.
5 For the stalk, roll a small amount of
green modelling paste into a sausage, then
taper the end slightly and bend it over. Stick
this into the hole you created using a little
edible glue.WITCHES HAT
1 Roll out black modelling paste and cut out a
small circle to make the base of the hat. Then
roll a ball of black modelling paste, tapering it
into a cone shape. Stick this on top of the circle
using a small amount of edible glue.
2 Roll out a longer piece of black modelling
paste and check it goes around the
circumference of the base of the cone, then
cut a strip using a cutting wheel or sharp knife.
3 Glue this around the base of the hat.
4 Lastly, roll out a small piece of green
modelling paste and cut out a small star. Stick
this to the front of the hat using a small
amount of edible glue.
5 Leave your toppers to set overnight before
using; I like to leave them on foam as this
helps them dry all the way around. Once
made and set, store them in a container that
air can get to but dust can’t, for example a
cardboard cake box or a tupperware box with
the lid off and a sheet of kitchen roll on top.
They will last for a very, very long time if
stored correctly.TO DECORATE
Once the cupcakes are cooled and the
toppers have set overnight, it’s time to
decorate! Start with your chosen
buttercream. I’m using vanilla for these as
I think it compliments the other flavours nicely
and will show off the orange stripes.- 250g (9oz) unsalted butter
- 500g (1lb 1oz) icing sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
1 Beat the butter on its own for a few
minutes. Add the icing sugar a little bit at a
time, mixing well in between. Finally add the
vanilla and mix well.
2 To make the orange stripe, fit a piping bag
with your chosen nozzle. I used a 1J for a big
flat swirl, then paint a few lines of gel
concentrated colouring up the inside of the
bag. I tend to do this in a cross. Fill your piping
bag with buttercream, twist the top of the bag
to secure and pipe a nice and even swirl,
starting from the inside, going out.
3 Once piped, add your topper, sprinkles or
other decorations and leave to set. Once
made these cupcakes will last 3-4 days.13 14TOPPERS
FINISHED CUPCAKES
Pumpkin...
Hat...
Ghost...
Inside...
Have^ fun^ wi
th^ it!^Happy
baking!^Brit t
xxx