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Sweets

Custom Cupcakes

Individual portions decorated with the same technique and care as a whole cake.

The cupcake is the individual version of a cake — compact, self-contained, and with one decisive advantage: each unit can tell a different story.

Small, But Full of Personality

While a decorated cake presents a central theme, cupcakes allow for variations. At a children's party, each cupcake can feature a different character from the same universe. At a corporate event, each one can display a product, a logo, or a message.

This individuality is what makes cupcakes so popular as a complement to the sweets table, as party favors, or as creative gifts.

Cupcakes decorated with fondant for a safari-themed children's party

Flavors and Combinations

The cupcake base can vary: vanilla, chocolate, red velvet, lemon, carrot. Each pairs with specific fillings — brigadeiro, cream cheese, dulce de leche, ganache, fruit curd — creating combinations that surprise.

The topping completes the experience. It can be sculpted whipped cream, modeled fondant, detailed icing, royal icing for more delicate finishes, or buttercream for creamy textures.

Artisan Decoration

Each cupcake is decorated individually, by hand, with the same level of care devoted to a full cake. Characters modeled in fondant with vivid expressions, flowers sculpted petal by petal, themed elements that reproduce the celebration's universe in miniature.

Cupcakes with artisan flowers for adult events

For Every Occasion

  • Children's parties — Characters, animals, playful themes
  • Weddings and showers — Flowers, lace, delicate details in pastel tones
  • Corporate events — Logos, brand colors, personalized messages
  • Party favors — Individually packaged in elegant boxes
  • Creative gifts — Boxes with a selection of flavors and varied decorations

Learn to Model

Modeling E-book

For those who already model · e-book

25 Character Maps in Fondant

Weight, measurements, color palette and assembly structure for 25 figures. Stop guessing — start modeling with precision.

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Full Online Course

For beginners

My First Zoo

25 animals modeled step by step — from body to painting. For confectioners who already know fondant and want to take the next step.

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