Chocolate cupcake

This is a story book I wrote and illustrated for my adorable niece.Its strange that when she was born she had poker straight hair and now its really curly . When she reads the book now she doesn't associate herself to the character I have illustrated.She is two and a half now and she sure does love cupcakes. Though she loves pink cupcakes more than chocolate cupcakes. Would love to make some cupcakes for her someday. 

Noah's Ark

This was my first collaborative work with my sister  Tusheeta David  and it was so much fun. She has illustrated this book while I have written the book. I love her illustration style.  This is a Bible story retold for children.

Halloween cupcakes

These were a set of Halloween cupcakes I made for this very sweet family who had 3 children 2 boys and a lil girl. It was Halloween time and their mother wasn't keeping too well . So I was hoping this would cheer them up a bit. These were chocolate cupcakes with marshmallow fondant and semi sweet chocolate morsels for the eye and I used twizzlers for the mouth and the veins on the eye.

Christmas cupcakes

I was wondering if I should put this pic up or not. Cupcakes I  was so proud of once upon a time and I now find it so kiddish. Am sure loads of kids can do a better job. But then this pic is to inspire many novices that this is how my first cupcake decoration looked.These were cupcakes which as you must have guessed were made as christmas gifts for our family and friends. Chocoalate cupcake with butter frosting and homemade marzipan toppings. Had so much fun making it as it was a combined effort between my husband and me.He did the frosting while I assembled the topping. We wrapped it in cellophane paper and it sure did look like a very personal gift which was truly appreciated. This picture is to inspire all the other wanna be bakers who are scared to venture in this direction. Baking and decorating is fun and addictive. Just dive in. This is where my journey began.

Birthday cake for a dear cousin

I made this handbag birthday cake for a very dear cousin. it has a monogram with the initial of her name. I think she is such a beauty inside and out. This is a chocolate cake with home made marshamallow fondant.It has a tinge of butter frosting on the side. I think she loved it :)

Happy birthday!

1 beautiful year passed by so quickly and my DD actually was a lil person in herself. She expressed everything by her actions and there were just very hew words she could say,but her eyes said it all. She wasn't walking yet but could get from one place to another crawling as fast as she could. She was very lucky to have her aunt and grandaunt come all the way from Denver to celebrate this important day in her life with her. Her grand mother stitched the most beautiful rose dress for her. You wouldn't believe it was handmade if you saw it. So intricate and delicate.Embellished by lovely lil roses and lovely pink satin ribbons and laces. Now with a dress as beautiful as that and a big occasion in my life too, I had to make a special cake. So my DD had two cakes both chocolate of course wit butter cream frosting. One which we took to the prayer group we go to and the basket of cupcake roses were for the home. Plus her aunt made her a special cake in the shape of a T too. Lucky girl ! You are lucky for us and we hope His blessings are on you for the rest of your life. Its an easy thing to write but words surely can't express the joy you have brought into our lives. Love you loads.

The cake that started it all

The cake that started it all. Baptism cake made for my God daughters birthday. I surely can't claim I made this all by myself.I have always wanted to learn how to decorate cakes. Two of the most stunning cakes I have seen as a kid. One was a cake my mother had made for my sisters birthday . It was a castle cake and one was a cake my aunt made for my birthday. A hat cake. I am sure those cakes have left such a lasting impression on me. My brother in law and sister knew about my passion and very sweetly arranged for a personal class I could take from my brother in laws friends mother. She is a professional cake decorator and decorated wedding cakes too. So my first cake decorating class was so personal and enjoyable. She taught me the basics of fondant rolling. She has this amazing box with all kinds of decorating tools which hope some day I can possess. She was so patient and was as sweet as all the sweet goodness she makes. So I guess the first cake looks so perfect because there was a masters touch behind it.
This was a chocolate cake with apricot jam, marzipan and fondant.. I hope some day I reach her level of perfection.My God daughter has now turned out to be a gorgeous girl. God bless her.

Baptism cake

This was my first cake I made for my daughter. Her baptism was a much bigger affair compared to her birthday. As some people say baptism is your spiritual birthday. Another cake made in the middle of the night. Guess after becoming a mom thats the best time to decorate. Enjoyed doing every bit of it. Though I was exhausted at the end of this as I had to cook for 30 people along with this. Fortunately everything finally turned out well and I realized I could have invited 30 more people with the amount of left over i had. Rule of thumb not everybody eats everything. Though as a host you always feel the food wont be enough. Anyway that was the first time I have hosted that many people so lesson learnt.

Baptism cake

This is a baptism cake I made for my Godson. Truly enjoyed making it. Its so much more fun when you can work together with your mom and sister. This cake was primarily made in the middle of the night cause thats the time I can decorate in peace without my LO wanting to be carried and entertained :).I feel the fondant you get in UK is much better than what you get in US. And my sister is really lucky to have a very cute cake shop called the little cake shop walking distance from  her house where you can get all the supplies . I feel the more I decorate the more mistakes I find in my cakes. But when I actually made it I was very proud of it. :)

My first baby shower cupcakes

These are my first baby shower cup cakes. It was so much fun making it as my mom was in town and she helped me so much with it. Most of the lil animal toppers were made by her. It was a lovely learning experience since she is such a master when it comes to anything creative. These were chocolate cupcakes with chocolate butter cream frosting and marzipan toppers and sprinkles.
Can't believe the lil boy for whom we made these is about to turn one at the end of this month.