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DIY Cupcake Terrarium

November 14, 2014 by Cakegirls

Cupcake Terrarium – how to make a nature-inspired terrarium filled with cupcakes, edible greenery, petite mushrooms and miniature deer. A step-by-step tutorial by our contributors, Mary and Brenda Maher of Cakegirls.

Cupcake Terrarium - how to make a nature-inspired terrarium filled with cupcakes, edible greenery, petite mushrooms and miniature deer | Cakegirls for TheCakeBlog.com

Cupcake Terrarium - how to make a nature-inspired terrarium filled with cupcakes, edible greenery, petite mushrooms and miniature deer | Cakegirls for TheCakeBlog.com

My sister and I were born and bred in the Midwest and there’s no time like the fall to take a long walk, kick around some leaves and take in some nature.  It’s such an obvious source of creative inspiration and translates to cakes so easily, with its rich colors and textures.

Cupcake Terrarium - how to make a nature-inspired terrarium filled with cupcakes, edible greenery, petite mushrooms and miniature deer | Cakegirls for TheCakeBlog.com

It would have made a lot of sense to put all this creative energy into a wedding cake, and although I love me some Flora and Fauna inspired wedding cakes, I wanted to create something a little less structured, a little simpler to execute and something that might work for a wider range of occasions.

Cupcake Terrarium - how to make a nature-inspired terrarium filled with cupcakes, edible greenery, petite mushrooms and miniature deer | Cakegirls for TheCakeBlog.com

So, the cupcake terrarium started to make a lot of sense.  Dark chocolate cupcakes, natural looking edible leaves, colorful mini mushrooms and little plastic deer: Elegance meets a bit of tongue in cheek.  And, the best part is that there’s no wrong way to create this little edible landscape.  Perfect for a fall dinner, bridal shower, birthday or baby shower, let the mood strike and your creative whim be your guide.

Cupcake Terrarium - how to make a nature-inspired terrarium filled with cupcakes, edible greenery, petite mushrooms and miniature deer | Cakegirls for TheCakeBlog.com

CUPCAKE TERRARIUM
a tutorial by Cakegirls

Supplies:

Chocolate Cupcakes Baked In Various Baking Cups, such as:
— Brown Panettone Liners
— Brown Pleated Liners
— Mini Black Foil Liners
Dark Chocolate Icing
Gum Paste,Tinted Two Shades of Green
Modern Leaf Cutter Collection
Novelty Deer
Ready to Use Mini Gum Paste Mushrooms
Jade Milk Glass Cake Stand
Glass Dome
Chocolate Wafer Cookie Crumbs

 

STEP 1: Two Days in Advance, Make Leaves

Tint the gum paste two shades of green.  We used yellow and green paste to create the bright green color.  We used yellow, green and a touch of black paste for the evergreen color.

Cupcake Terrarium - how to make a nature-inspired terrarium filled with cupcakes, edible greenery, petite mushrooms and miniature deer | Cakegirls for TheCakeBlog.com

Pull out two small portions of each color and leave the remainder covered tightly in the bucket or in a zipped plastic bag.  Lightly knead the two colors together but don’t mix them completely.

Cupcake Terrarium - how to make a nature-inspired terrarium filled with cupcakes, edible greenery, petite mushrooms and miniature deer | Cakegirls for TheCakeBlog.com

On a surface covered lightly with powdered sugar, roll the marbleized gum paste as thinly as possible (1/16″ or so) and use the leaf cutter set to cut out a variety of leaves. Repeat with remaining gum paste as necessary.

Cupcake Terrarium - how to make a nature-inspired terrarium filled with cupcakes, edible greenery, petite mushrooms and miniature deer | Cakegirls for TheCakeBlog.com

Cupcake Terrarium - how to make a nature-inspired terrarium filled with cupcakes, edible greenery, petite mushrooms and miniature deer | Cakegirls for TheCakeBlog.com

Place them on a parchment covered tray and leave them to dry overnight. The next day, flip them over and let them dry an additional day.

Cupcake Terrarium - how to make a nature-inspired terrarium filled with cupcakes, edible greenery, petite mushrooms and miniature deer | Cakegirls for TheCakeBlog.com

 

Step 2: Arrange the Display

Bake chocolate cupcakes in the three different sized liner and ice with a dark fudge icing.

Cupcake Terrarium - how to make a nature-inspired terrarium filled with cupcakes, edible greenery, petite mushrooms and miniature deer | Cakegirls for TheCakeBlog.com

Arrange the various sizes on your serving tray, place the deer and greenery where you think they look good.

Cupcake Terrarium - how to make a nature-inspired terrarium filled with cupcakes, edible greenery, petite mushrooms and miniature deer | Cakegirls for TheCakeBlog.com

Cupcake Terrarium - how to make a nature-inspired terrarium filled with cupcakes, edible greenery, petite mushrooms and miniature deer | Cakegirls for TheCakeBlog.com

Add the mushrooms and then use a touch of buttercream on the stand to adhere additional mushrooms.

Cupcake Terrarium - how to make a nature-inspired terrarium filled with cupcakes, edible greenery, petite mushrooms and miniature deer | Cakegirls for TheCakeBlog.com

Sprinkle the whole display with chocolate wafer crumbs to finish.

Cupcake Terrarium - how to make a nature-inspired terrarium filled with cupcakes, edible greenery, petite mushrooms and miniature deer | Cakegirls for TheCakeBlog.com

Place glass dome on top and your Cupcake Terrarium is complete.

Cupcake Terrarium - how to make a nature-inspired terrarium filled with cupcakes, edible greenery, petite mushrooms and miniature deer | Cakegirls for TheCakeBlog.com

Cupcake Terrarium - how to make a nature-inspired terrarium filled with cupcakes, edible greenery, petite mushrooms and miniature deer | Cakegirls for TheCakeBlog.com

 


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November 14, 2014 by Cakegirls

Cakegirls , CONTRIBUTORS

Cakegirls are sisters Mary and Brenda Maher. After years of making cakes professionally, they now share their tips and tricks at www.thecakegirls.com, an online store where you can buy cake supplies, party accents and see D.I.Y. ideas for the inspired home baker. Read more about Mary and Brenda on their bio page.

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Comments

  1. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    November 14, 2014 at 4:05 pm

    This cupcake terrarium is SO cool. I definitely would love to make the recipe but I don’t think I have the patience.. I’ll just have to ogle your gorgeous images instead. Pinned!

  2. Veronica Welch says

    November 18, 2014 at 7:33 am

    Oh my goodness. This cupcake terrarium is so adorable. Loved it!!!

  3. Martha. Asami says

    May 19, 2015 at 11:53 am

    I love this terrarium. I will try to make something like that.
    Thank you.

  4. Becky Altinman says

    October 9, 2015 at 9:23 am

    The terrarium is just astonishing. Will definitely make it for one of my Christmas events as centerpieces. Thank you.

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