Cupcake Cakes

Everyone loves a cupcake, but one little cupcake isn’t appropriate for sharing. Combining the fun of a cupcake with the generous portions of a larger cake, Danielle Levy serves up some incredible creations that will satisfy a party full of people. Delight children with a smiling, curling Caterpillar Cake made up of one large cake for the head and fifteen smaller sprinkle-covered cupcakes for the body. Make your Valentine drool with a vase full of Chocolate & Cherry Valentine rose cupcakes. Enjoy a refreshing cupcake cone on a cool autumn day. From yummy Rocky Road to naughty Chocolate Liquor to Lemongrass and Coconut, these delectable and breathtaking creations redefine the cupcake.Danielle Levy noticed a distinct lack of cupcakes when she first moved to Israel. To correct this problem, she began selling her cupcake creations through her website. The response was so positive she opened Israel’s first cupcake bakery in 2010. Danielle also teaches workshops on cupcake baking.Caterpillar Cake
 
Makes 14 cupcakes
 
Make your kids a giant caterpillar cupcake. Fun and delicious for all the kids to share.
 
Ingredients
 
½ cup butter, room temperature
2 cups of caster sugar
2 eggs
2 egg whites
2 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups of plain cake flour
3 tsp baking powder
1 pinch salt
1 cup of buttermilk
1 cup of chocolate chips
 
Frosting
5 cups of confectioner’s sugar
6 ½ ounces unsalted butter
2 tbsp milk
2 tsp vanilla essence
2-3 drops green food coloring
 
Garnish
2 red pipe cleaners
2 plastic googly eyes (from any toy shop)
Black gummy sweets
Red licorice
Green sprinkles