Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Pro/Am Cupcake Clash!

Oh my gosh you guys!! This challenge was Iron Cupcake: Milwaukee on crack!!! 2000 people came through the doors this Sunday to sample the best that Milwaukee has to offer in "Perfect Pair" cupcakes. I mean, look at this crowd!!!



Of course, I was there with my submission: Titanic Cupcakes:

When I first heard the theme of Perfect Pairs, this idea of doing the love story from the movie hit me like a ton of bricks. I wasn't going to do the challenge. After all, it was 500 cupcakes. That's a lot of work. But, when I woke up in the middle of the night thinking about telling the story in cupcakes on a 6-foot boat display, I knew I had to do it. So Sunday was my exorcism of this idea.
The story of Jack and Rose was the center of my theme. Jack was represented in Cracker Jack Cupcakes:

These were peanut butter cheesecake on a popcorn crust with caramel topping and garnished with a single piece of popcorn.


And Rose was Heart of the Ocean Cupcakes:


They were blue velvet cupcakes with sea foam frosting.
I didn't win but, I did get to meet Duff Goldman from Ace of Cakes:
A HUGE thank-you going out to Sandy Ploy who put this enormous event! This is definitely one to remember:-)

It is definitely a happy Tackle It Tuesday with 5 Minutes for Mom !
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14 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    So nice to see you! What a creative display!

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  2. More Than WordsFebruary 15, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    Wow, how creative are you, Susie!! I wish I could have sampled yours!!!

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  3. CandiFebruary 15, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    HOLY COW!!! Your display looks so great! And you got to meet Chef Duff!!! That's awesome! Good for you!

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  4. JenFebruary 15, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    That is freaking awesome that you got to meet Duff!

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  5. MichelleFebruary 15, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Oh no! I missed another Iron Cupcake Milwaukee! And I was even "free" on Sunday. I need to make it up to one of these someday. What a neat idea - and how cool to meet Duff. I am shocked they're done after last week, but ... yay! I love your idea, and oh do they look good. So what happens to all the 500 cupcakes you make at an event like that? And who (what) did win?

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  6. mommytoalotFebruary 15, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Oh wow..what an awesome creation.
    You rock Susie
    xx

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  7. Liz MaysFebruary 15, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    You always get to meet someone cool! You did a great job; I love that you do it every time. So much fun to see.

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  8. MamarazziFebruary 15, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    awesome! and you got to meet Duff...so cool!

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2011 at 12:57 AM

    That is SO awesome!! I would love to do a cupcake challenge. How cool! Too bad you didnt win, but still - I bet it was a LOT of fun!

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  10. EmmaPFebruary 16, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    ok -- the TITANIC??? Woman, you are MAD-CRAZY-GENIUS!!! If anyone can pull it off it is you! I am really intrigues by BOTH cupcakes. The whole pb-cheesecake? sounds divine? and what, pray tell is BLUE velvet???

    good job and cute pic!

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  11. HoosierHomemadeFebruary 16, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Very cool! And how neat to meet Duff too!
    Thanks for sharing them on Cupcake Tuesday!
    ~Liz

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  12. ShannonFebruary 18, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    How cool! The Jack cupcakes sound deeeeelish!

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  13. SarahFebruary 21, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Oh my, you did a lot of work! How long did it take to make 500 cupcakes? And PB Cheesecake sounds heavenly!

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    You totally killed it with your theme and display, Suzy! I'm just sad that I didn't get over to try any! My mom said that they were really good!

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