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If you’ve ever dreamed of bringing a touch of Parisian magic to your dessert table, Eiffel Tower cupcakes are the perfect show-stopping treat, and they’re much easier to create than they look.
With a few clever tricks and a super simple decorating method, you can transform ordinary cupcakes into elegant little landmarks that wow guests every time.
Eiffel Tower cupcakes make the perfect addition to any Paris-inspired celebration, bringing a blend of charm and sophistication to everything from a child’s birthday to elegant hens nights and even sweet Christenings.
What makes this great theme so delightful is how easily it suits any age or occasion. And the best part is that you don’t need a professional baker or have a cake decorators skill to achieve the look—these impressive cupcakes are wonderfully simple to create right in your own kitchen. Talk about effortless ohh la la!
A Parisian theme was picked for my daughter’s birthday celebration, and it turned out to be such a wonderful choice. The sophistication charm of turning 10!
We had so much fun weaving pink, black, and white into the decorations to create a pretty, stylish twist on Parisian flair. I always make themed cupcakes for my kids’ parties, and these were absolutely perfect for the occasion. The moment she saw them, her whole face lit up with a huge smile.
Ready to add some effortless Paris flair to your next celebration? Let’s dive into the surprisingly easy process.
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How To Make The Fondant Topper
Before you start to prepare the cupcakes, ensure that you have the following items to hand.
Items needed:
- Pink Fondant
- Black Fondant
- Eiffel Tower Fondant Mold
- Fondant Roller
- CMC Powder
- Round Cookie Cutters
To make the fondant toppers follow these simple steps for some cupcakes that will really wow your guests.
Step 1: Before you roll out the fondant, place some CMC powder inside and mix together. Use 1 to 2 teaspoons of mix to every pound of fondant and kneed together immediately.
The powder will ensure that the fondant hardens when left to dry.
Step 2: Once the CMC powder has been mixed in, roll out the fondant to be approximately 1/8 of an inch thick. Cut out the bases using the cookie cutter. Measure the size of the cookie cutter to fit the size of the cupcake cases you will be using.
Place the bases onto a lined baking tray and leave to harden for approximately 2 days.
Tip: Ensure that you only add the CMC powder to the fondant that you wish to use. The powder will harden the fondant and you will need to throw away any excess.
Step 3: Once all the round discs have been created, it’s time to create the fun Eiffel tower detail. To do this, first add again the CMC powder to the black fondant.
Using the fondant mould, place the black fondant into the Eiffel tower shape and scrape away all the excess fondant. Gently peel the Eiffel tower from the mould and lay flat onto a tray lined with parchment paper.
Step 4: Once the round discs and the Eiffel towers have dried, it’s time to put them together.
Note: If you wish you can leave the round discs to harden and make the Eiffel towers later and place them directly onto the disc rather than leaving them to harden first. This is totally dependant on how you want to work with the fondant. Both ways will work just fine.
Using some edible fondant glue, paint the back of the Eiffel tower and attach the tower to the middle of the round disc. Press firmly to ensure they are secure.
Step 5: Dust the Eiffel tower with silver glitter. This will not only make it sparkle, but it will also help to show up the level of detail in the Eiffel tower.
How To Store Fondant Toppers
Once the fondant toppers have been made you want to ensure that they are stored correctly until you need to attach them to the cupcakes. It is best to add the fondant toppers to the cupcakes on the day that you want to eat them. If you add the fondant earlier, the fondant will soften.
Leaving them to the last minute to add to the cupcakes will ensure that your cake toppers look crisp and fresh for the time that you need them.
Until you need to add them to the cupcakes, store carefully in an air tight container. Ensure however that the glue has completely dried before you try stacking toppers on top of each other.
The toppers are very quick and easy to place on the cupcake as you are setting up the party table, so don’t worry as this is not going to cause any extra last minute stress for you.
STAGE 2: BAKE AND CREAM THE CUPCAKES
Step 6: The day before the party is when I generally like to bake the cupcakes. This way they are still nice and fresh, but means you don’t stress to get them done on the day of the party.
It really doesn’t matter what type of cupcakes you bake or whether you choose to bake from scratch or use a packet mix. I personally always use a packet mix for parties simply because I find it quicker and easier. The choice is however yours.
My daughter likes chocolate, so we always include chocolate cupcakes, but we also baked vanilla cupcakes for the party too.
Step 7: Once the cupcakes have cooled, pipe the buttercream onto the top into a cupcake swirl. Don’t worry too much about the buttercream looking in perfect condition as the Eiffel tower cupcake topper will cover most of the buttercream.
Once the buttercream has been added to the cupcakes, put them aside and store in an airtight container when you can leave them safely until the next day.
Tip: How To Pipe A Classic Buttercream Swirl
Step 8: On the day of the party, add the Eiffel tower fondant toppers to the top of the buttercream and press down gently.
This can be undertaken several hours before you need them and the fondant will still stay fresh.
Just ensure that you don’t place the cupcakes in the fridge after you have added the Eiffel tower cupcake toppers as the moisture will affect the fondant. Keeping them at an air-conditioned room temperature will ensure that they remain in their proper condition.
Bringing a touch of Parisian charm to your celebration is far easier than it looks, and these Eiffel Tower cupcakes prove just that. With a simple technique and a touch of creativity, you can turn an ordinary dessert into something truly memorable.
No fancy tools or professional skills are required for these amazing cakes. Whether you’re planning a birthday, a themed party, or just want to add a bit of ooh la la at your next party, these cupcakes are sure to delight.
There is no need to buy expensive custom cakes. Give these a try and watch the smiles appear. Not only do they look sensational but they also have an amazing taste. Bon appétit!
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