Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Calatrava Cupcakes

Yesterday, I competed in the Iron Cupcake: Milwaukee bake-off. The theme was Milwaukee and the idea was to create a cupcake that tells a story about our fair city. I take my baking very seriously and after my initial set back , I was determined to find an adequate entry. So, I worked the weekend and I think I found it.

Several years ago, our skyline was redefined when the art museum went through a major renovation that included an innovative design by Santiago Calatrava. Here is that design:


And here is my interpretation of that design in cupcake form:
Calatrava Cupcake
I thought that this was a really unique idea...until I saw the logo for this competition had the Calatrava right on there!!


So much for thinking outside the box! Oh well, I had fun and it was a great tackle!

35 comments:

Shannon said...

Very interesting! Is it white chocolate?

It looks yummy. At 8:30 in the morning, no less... but still yummy!

Milwaukee Cupcake Queen said...

I am sure we all thought about going to the Calatrava approach, but you were the only one brave enouugh to do it! GREAT JOB!

Liz said...

What a fitting and lovely looking entry! Wish I could've been there to try it and cheer you on. Your attempt at custard cupcakes sounds divine, too!

Dawn @ simply transparent said...

I smell talent and sweetness..love me some cupcakes!

Dawn @ simply transparent said...

I smell talent and sweetness..love me some cupcakes!

The Modest Momma said...

How neat! I have always been fascinated by food art. All the time that goes into disigning and creating is amazing. Great job!

Keys to the Magic Travel said...

I am still so very impressed with your baking. Being innovative with baking really takes a certain something. Of which, I don't have. But I love reading about it. Except that it really makes me hungry.

Jen said...

I say that was a very creative cupcake. Good work!

Unknown said...

Wow... very interesting... and creative.

You're pretty much a goddess!!

Frizzy said...

That looks very complicated! Wow! How many of those do you need to enter? I wouldn't have the patience for that type of attention to detail. You go girl! Good job!

I agree with Shannon. It's 8:00 AM for me, but still looks yummy!

Unknown said...

Hey - no, I didn't get any comments, but in surfing other blogs, I read a lot of comments... and it DID make me sad. Why do we have to belittle those who don't believe as we do?

Susie said...

You guys are awesome:-) I love the comments and appreciate the support. You guys Rock!

Just a couple notes:

Shannon: It is white chocolate:-)


Melinda and Frizzy & Bird: They really weren't that complicated. Like I said, it is just white chocolate:-) It was really fun for me:-)

Amy said...

Great job! That came out awesome!

xoBeau said...

Xcllnt job! Beautiful design!

Erica said...

Wow! You are very talented. I can't wait to read more of your blog...I am sure I will get a lot of yummy ideas!

Robyn said...

Thats a great job! I want cupcakes now! lol

Anonymous said...

Wow! Very cool! As someone who is not a baker, I'm very impressed!

Oh, and thanks for stopping by my blog. Still no RSVPs:(

Laural Out Loud said...

That's perfect! Can't wait to see how you do!

Miss Hollywood said...

Susie, it was a pleasure meeting you and your cupcakes were fabulous! Good for you for tackling a tough but delicious job!!

Lisa @ Crazy Adventures in Parenting said...

Oh goodness, you can't dangle a beautiful cupcake like that in front of a pregnant woman! lol

Rhonda said...

Very cool! Good for you!

Anonymous said...

That looks pretty intricate. Best of luck! :)

The Proverbs Wife said...

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Anonymous said...

Very visually appealing!

And tempting to my tastebuds, too!

Good luck!!! I'm sure you'll let us know how you do.

HDMac said...

I think you did a fantastic job!!! Wow!!!

HDMac said...

I just took another look at your cupcake and I noticed the dish that it is on. My mom had those dishes!!! I have the 3 that are left!!! They must have lead in them because I remember mom breaking them in the microwave! lol... These are just so special to me because they were hers and we grew up with them. I have no idea what they are worth $ wise but they are worth the world to me! lol...

Kristi said...

Way to go! I love to watch the food network for competitions like this. You are the winner in my book!

Colleen - Mommy Always Wins said...

That is an awesome cupcake, regardless! I never knew there was such a contest!

Thanks for checking out my Wisconsin blog!

~Janet~ said...

It looks tasty! Don't you just hate when someone else comes up with your good idea first?

Controlling My Chaos said...

I don't care what the other one looks like, I like yours and I would eat it ANYTIME. :) Good job.

Peggy said...

That looks like it took a lot of patience!
Your baked goodies look SO good!

SouthernDogwoods said...

Wow! That is amazing. Looks delicious too!

thotlady said...

What a great idea. Your cupcake looks great. It also is making me hungry.

I love cupcakes and rarely eat them. I wonder why that is?

Hmmmm...I will have to think on that.

Anonymous said...

Great cupcake! How did you do in the competition?

Unknown said...

Thanks for linking that up! It looks wonderful!!


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