I received an email from a reader last week who has been asked to make some Pohutukawa themed cupcakes for her friend's wedding. She found a picture of the toppers I made last year for Master J's Kiwi Party, and wondered could I do a little how-to?
The Pohutukawa flower was one of three "Kiwiana" themed cupcakes I made for my son's 2nd birthday.
You may be asking, what is a Pohutukawa flower? Well, it's the flower of thePohutukawa tree, a native of New Zealand and it does this very special thing where it flowers right on Christmas.
They are a coastline-hugging tree so in addition to being New Zealand's Own Christmas Tree, they are associated with many a happy summer memory, especially for me!
So, before I get too homesick, here is the tutorial for Donna, and for the several others who have asked. Sorry it's taken so long!
So, to make a Pohutukawa Flower cupcake topper, you will need:
* A small amount of red fondant (or red gumpaste, if you want the topper to dry really hard)
* A small amount of sage green fondant (or gumpaste)
* A circle scone/ cookie cutter or object to cut around (mine was 7cm wide)
* Sharp knife
* Icing sugar (confectioner's sugar) for dusting your work surface
* Rolling pin
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