My first attempt at [proper] cupcakey goodness was for a friend coming to visit. I've made fairy buns before, who hasn't? Those are a very specific sponge recipe - usually 4oz, 4oz, 4oz, and 2 eggs. But cupcakes? Now they are a very different beast indeed. Having some of our own, home-grown pumpkins left, and a Very Important Friend coming to visit what else could a girl do, with such inspiration?

A few decapitated white chocolate mice (nothing is more delicious) and a grated pumpkin later, and we have these most delicious beauties. I even invested in a piping bag and nozzles so I could get the icing just so.



Perfect for morning tea, with pink china (photos to come!). How terribly civilised!