Welcome again everyone to a new edition of Ink & Batter!
This week I've based my decorated cupcakes on one heck of an awesome debut book that is all about past lives and time travel: The 57 Lives of Alex Wayfare by M.G. Buehrlen!! Upon finishing the book I was quite inspired and started pondering how I'd decorate the cupcakes, and what recipe would be the most fitting for it.
After some thought and looking at the cover of the book, I opted for the Chocolate & Guinness cupcakes with Baileys buttercream! (My own twist on a recipe from Vegan Cupcakes Take Over The World and a recipe by Alma Cupcakes). It's a favourite for a lot of my friends, and with black cupcake liners it'd work pretty well for the base of the cover. Dylan wanted to help but he ended indulging a bit too much on the leftover Guinness!
And now, the finished cupcakes!
I wanted to make one or two cupcakes to represent the cover and what that cover is, but I don't want to give too many details as not to spoil anything for those who haven't read the books. I also wanted to make three cupcakes, each with one of them with things pertaining to each one of Alex's missions and finally one with the Nerd glasses (that the author herself suggested via Twitter, thanks M.G.!!).
I hope you guys liked these ones and I highly recommend you read the book if you haven't done so yet! Also if you have any suggestions for future Ink & Batter posts, shoot me a comment!
Stay tuned for more cupcakes on next week's edition of Ink & Batter!
Beautiful as always! I love the picture of Dylan 'helping' Too cute. I've yet to read this book though I've seen great things. Need to move it up my wish-list.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kristen! I love incorporating Dylan into any and all photos! It's so much fun!
DeleteAnd yes, move up the book in the wish list!
LOVE THEM PILI! All of your cupcakes are amazing, but these ones look particularly delicious and I'm not sure why. I want to eat them all immediately. I say it every time, but you are so talented!
ReplyDeleteThis recipe is one that it's particularly delicious, maybe that's the vibe you're getting! ;)
DeleteThanks a LOT, Jenny!!
"Talk nerdy to me" hah, love it :D Gorgeous cupcakes; as always sweetie. <3 Thank you so much for sharing :) They all look amazing. I have yet to read this book, but sounds pretty awesome too :)
ReplyDeleteThank you sweetie!
DeleteAnd yes, you need to read this book, I loved it!!
They are so cute! Oh my gods, I think my mouth is watering, lol!
ReplyDeleteNo better compliment than that one, Lili! Thank you!
DeleteHaha talk nerdy to me! Omg these are so pretty almost too petty to eat (though I'd still eat them! :D)
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you'd still eat them, no matter how cute, Giselle!
DeleteThank you!!
I'm always super excited to see what you whip up next and as always they are gorgeous. I love the "Talk nerdy to me" cupcake it remind me of Criminal Mind and the hilarious commentary between two of the characters (Morgan and Garcia!)
ReplyDelete-Mari
Thanks a lot, Mari!! I love working on this feature!!
DeleteOooo, the Talk Nerdy To Me one, I like that one! The swirls in the frosting cream are so pretty :D I'm actually not a huge fan of this book's cover, but you made it come to life with the cupcakes! THEY LOOK LOVELY!!
ReplyDeleteGreat job, lady!
Alyssa @ The Eater of Books!
Thank you, Alyssa! I had a blast plotting what decorations to make for each cupcake! =D
DeleteTalk nerdy to me is basically perfect for this book! :P
ReplyDeleteI LOVE IT!
I LOVE IT ALL!
*steals it and shoves it down her throat*
THEY'RE MINE
MINE I TELL YOU
Rashika @ The Social Potato
*hands cupcakes to Rashika*
DeleteI wish I could really send you some!