Well, that was interesting.... So last year I wrote a blog, around the same time, about a cupcake challenge that I took part in. Last year I won 2nd place in the junior category, which includes grade 6-9. This year was my first year competing in the senior category, grades 10-12, and it was really nerve wracking. I remember during the awards ceremony, I kept on tapping my feet and nervously clapping my hands. I think I did slightly better than last year this year, I mean, I only got 1 place higher. That's right, I got first place. But let me tell you, it was no walk in the park. I had procrastinated so much, to the point where I had to build my display on the very last day. And, I had to come up with a flavor that really emphasized the secret ingredient, berries. I had tested like 5 flavors until I had settled on it being a Strawberry-Ginger cupcake with Strawberry-Basil frosting.  

I loved doing this competition, and I urge you to take part in the club FCCLA to participate in your school too! 

Check out the pictures below to see the cupcakes and the stands!

Happy Late Diwali! You know that deal that I told you about in October? Well, that was to make a Diwali cake for the mayor! This weekend, there was a Diwali festival at the Bridgewater Senior Center. The entire event was amazing; all the dancing, singing, and food was amazing! I made a 2 tier cake and around 75 cupcakes, and they all went away in like 30 minutes! I am not joking. As soon as I announced that the cupcakes were being served, everyone cleared the dance floor and rushed to grab a cupcake:) I got requests from so many people to save a cupcake for them!
The cake and cupcakes were so fun to make! The cake took me until 2:40 to make and the henna design took me around 3-4 hours. Yes my hand was stuck in the position I held my bag in, but I loved making everything! The entire event was really fun, and it came in the Central Jersey News too!! Click here to read the article. 

Below are the pictures and a video from the event.