Every summer, all the succulents in our gardens, on our windowsills and in our planter boxes explode into life.
Summer and all the life it brings should be celebrated and what better way than with a scrumptious cupcake adorned with captivating cacti that look ready to soak up the summertime sunshine.
If you have followed the instructions of your recipe but something still isn’t quite right - there are a few steps you can take.
If your buttercream is too stiff, and you are struggling to extrude it from your nozzle, mix a little milk or water into the buttercream until it is spreadable like peanut butter.If the buttercream is too soft, and you find you have very little control over the extrusion speed - try giving it a rest for 30 minutes in the fridge.
Trust me, nothing is more disappointing than accidentally piping the wrong colour directly onto a cake or turning around to find half of your succulents hanging squished to your sleeve.
Keeping your tools clean makes for clean work and immaculate results.Selection of succulentsWhen deciding what type of succulent to pipe, remember to be patient with yourself while you are learning.