Baby shower party is a joyous occasion for any expectant mother. Sharing some time with your close friends and family members can be relaxing for a mother-to-be. A baby shower cake is the main item in the baby shower party. A delicious and beautiful cake can be used both as a centerpiece and as a menu in the party. A new trend to the traditional cakes is the cupcake.
Cupcakes are small sponge cakes which are wrapped individually. By offering cupcakes in the party, a variety of them of different flavors can be offered to the guests. Each cupcake can be designed and decorated in different ways. It is easy to prepare since the base is the same and only the toppings need to be changed. For the toppings, you could opt for icing or fondant or even chocolate syrup. Cupcakes are rather fun and easy to prepare. The mix for these cupcakes is available in any shops. If the shower party is for a girl baby, then strawberry or cherry mix can be used with pink frosting. If it is for a boy baby, then vanilla mix can be used with blue frosting. If it is a theme party, the cupcakes can be decorated according to the theme. The cupcakes can also be decorated with icing of different colors. You can inscribe small messages like ‘congrats’, ‘it’s a boy/girl’, or even the baby’s name on these cupcakes. You can also draw some funny faces on them to make them look cute. Also the cupcakes can be decorated by using accessories like baby feet, baby nappies or pacifiers which are made up of candy.
The shower cupcakes can be used as a centerpiece too. For this you need a tiered cake stand to place the cupcakes on them. This stand can then be placed on a table, so that the guests can taste them. You can impress your guests by arranging the cupcakes of different flavors and icing colors on the stand. The tiered stand with the cupcakes is the perfect gift for a new born baby and the mother. The flannel cupcakes and sock cupcakes along with some homemade cupcakes in a box is one of the best gift that can be given to an expectant mother during the baby shower party. The flannel and socks can be used by the mother when the baby is born.
These cupcakes can be made at home or bought from the bakery. However, there are certain things to be considered when ordering for the cupcakes from a bakery. They are:
1. The cupcakes ordered should match with the theme of the party.
2. Before placing an order, it is advisable to check out different bakeries for cupcake pictures and taste some samples.
3. The baker should be informed about the number of guests invited to the party.
4. The baker should also be informed about the venue, date and time of the shower party.
5. It is recommended to pay 50% of the total amount as a deposit when placing the order.
6. The bakery should be given instructions to deliver the cupcakes to the venue directly.