Spiderweb cupcakes
Hello, Friends. I’m Pumble the Bee, from the Land of the Flowered Bed.
You’ve probably read all about me in the newly illustrated children’s book by the Blond Duck.
And I’m here today, to present my masterpiece of the Halloween party we had Saturday in the Pond.
Now, I know many of you think I would have had a spider simply spin some black sugar webs, but when it comes to bugs, I don’t let them in my kitchen.
Ahem.
Since I had a lot of cupcakes to make for the hungry Pond creatures, I had to start early.
It’s quite simple, really.
First, I mixed up some chocolate cupcakes.
It’s a magical recipe, otherwise, I’d share.
Next, I slathered them with thick white icing. I love icing.
Then, I took some black icing and made a swirl on the top of each cupcake. I took a toothpick and started in the center, flicking out five little lines. That’s how I created these whimsical little spiderwebs.
Without the use of a single spider.
Spider free is the way to be–when in doubt, ask a bumblebee!
I think that’s going to be my new motto in life.
Now if you excuse me, I have some cookies to eat and some Halloween candy to devour…
Stay tuned, Invisible Friends! Tomorrow we have a new Dallas Jean and Saturday, a new critter confessions from Pumble’s girlfriend, Ladybug! Stay tuned!
For more about the Blond Duck’s new book, go here!
Tired of Halloween and ready for Christmas? Check out the Blond Duck’s book of 12 Christmas tales, perfect for adults and kids alike! Also available on amazon.com!
November 5th, 2009 at 3:03 am
Those cupcakes are so cute!!!
November 5th, 2009 at 3:24 am
I want the magic recipe! I want the magic recipe!
November 5th, 2009 at 3:53 am
Those really are cute! Good idea.
November 5th, 2009 at 4:38 am
A magical recipe.. did it disappear.. where is it? They look adorable.
November 5th, 2009 at 4:43 am
I want the magic recipe too! Or, you can just send some of those YUMMY looking cupcakes my way. *drool*
November 5th, 2009 at 5:16 am
Those look GOOOOD!!!
November 5th, 2009 at 5:17 am
I’m lovin the spider webs on your cakes!!
November 5th, 2009 at 5:23 am
Thanks Pumble. Love your cupcakes.
November 5th, 2009 at 5:55 am
Those are awesome cupcakes!
November 5th, 2009 at 6:10 am
These are so fun! Yoy never cease to amaze me!
November 5th, 2009 at 6:57 am
I knew I should have rang your doorbell and said, “Trick or Treat!”. That’s how much i would love one of those cupcakes!
November 5th, 2009 at 7:05 am
yup, it’s official, you can wear your pink sweatpants and I’ll wear mine too! sweatpants party is on!
kHm
November 5th, 2009 at 7:17 am
Whoa. I am in awe of those cupcakes…I must steal this!
November 5th, 2009 at 7:24 am
What a clever bee you are daaaaaaaaaaahling. I bet everybody loved those cupcakes!
p.s. Marvellous fur coat. Is that from Nieman’s???
November 5th, 2009 at 7:44 am
Great job…those are adorable!
November 5th, 2009 at 7:46 am
Mmmmm cupcakes! I had no idea bumblebees were not fans of spiders. I guess he won’t mind I squished one the other day when it managed to find it’s self into my kitchen. Also would it be possibly to get your book signed? Thanks!
November 5th, 2009 at 8:21 am
I love, love, love those cupcakes. I need to try them next year!
November 5th, 2009 at 8:22 am
Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! There is nothing cuter – or more delicious – than fresh-baked cupcakes. Need. These. Now.
November 5th, 2009 at 8:39 am
Welcome to The Pond, Pumble. You’ll find lots of goodies to fill that tummy of yours.
November 5th, 2009 at 8:51 am
Those cupcakes are adorable as is the story behind it!!!!!
November 5th, 2009 at 9:01 am
Love the cupcakes!
November 5th, 2009 at 10:54 am
I’m sure those little delicacies were polished off in no time!
November 5th, 2009 at 11:00 am
Love the little cupcakes! I have tried that effect before.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:13 am
Pretty sweets! Sometimes we see B&W photos, here we have B&W cupcakes!
November 5th, 2009 at 11:18 am
I have been known to become a screaming, quivering idiot in the presence of spiders. I have also been known to screech while frantically stomping small spiders multiple times. So, spiders are not allowed in my corner of the world, either. But since you found a way to make these spider free, they look great!
November 5th, 2009 at 11:34 am
I love the cute spider web design…and ooooh, I would love the magical recipe!
November 5th, 2009 at 11:54 am
Magical cupcakes are my favorite! Especially if they’re spider-free
November 5th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
these are so cute!
November 5th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
I bet the magical recipe also casts a secret spell on the cupcakes, making them fly right into everyone’s mouth too!
Congrats on another book, you are amazing!
November 5th, 2009 at 2:09 pm
I think you are the most “mommy” person I ever met that isn’t a mommy! Still a girlie girl doing your part for the mommies- right?:)
November 5th, 2009 at 3:49 pm
Your cupcakes turned out great!! Really cute:-)
November 5th, 2009 at 4:03 pm
Awesome cupcakes!! and adorable post! gloria
November 5th, 2009 at 4:24 pm
Cute cupcakes – my daughter, who loves creepy stuff, would really dig these.
November 5th, 2009 at 5:03 pm
OOh that is soo cute!
Thanks for the encouragement!
November 5th, 2009 at 5:14 pm
Pumble is adorable, but I think he needs help from the cookie-stealing bunny…thanks for sharing!
November 5th, 2009 at 6:00 pm
They turned out so cute!
November 5th, 2009 at 7:23 pm
oh my daughters would LOVE those!!
great going..
November 5th, 2009 at 7:26 pm
That’s kind of mean, to show us all this pretty food and then hide the recipes? (and where is that coconut pie recipe?)
November 5th, 2009 at 8:20 pm
SOO cute!
November 5th, 2009 at 8:47 pm
Love these! Very fun!
November 5th, 2009 at 9:58 pm
hehe what a cool idea Duckie!
Happy Halloween!
November 5th, 2009 at 9:59 pm
Adorable cupcakes! But they will be more adored in my tummy, yes?
November 5th, 2009 at 11:04 pm
So cute, I love that bee!!!
November 6th, 2009 at 4:15 am
These are really cute and festive cupcakes! I love how you could use just about any color to suit any holiday.
November 6th, 2009 at 7:15 am
Adorable spider cupcakes!
November 6th, 2009 at 9:05 am
How clever! They look awesome.
Jen
Creative and Curious Kids!
http://raisingcreativeandcuriouskids.blogspot.com
November 6th, 2009 at 10:33 am
How cool! Love those cupcakes and the bee is just adorable.
November 6th, 2009 at 4:59 pm
Those look SO cool- what a great halloween treat!!!!!!!
November 6th, 2009 at 5:13 pm
Pumble – those look delicious! I love the spider webs! You did an excellent job.
November 6th, 2009 at 8:00 pm
I love these! I’ve never tried to make them. Very nice!
November 8th, 2009 at 5:32 am
i hate spiders and real spider webs–is there anything more annoying than walking through one and getting it stuck on your face? however, this is a brilliant idea and i wish i had come across it before halloween! nice work.
November 8th, 2009 at 12:29 pm
It’s amazing how you manage to make even something as simple as cupcakes into the cutest story!