So Sweet is the ICM Summer Fruit

In spite of a ridiculously humid night, the fruit was fresh and ripe...SUMMER FRUIT that is.

With over 150 in attendance, and a special visit from our friends OUTPOST FOODS. We also had visitors from our new friends from MILWAUKEE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, thanks to all in attendance, $136 were donated to their organization. In return, they were kind enough to come and enjoy the fun AND provide some raffle prizes as well. As always, it was another sweet and delicious time at IronCupcake:Milwaukee.

The winner in the TASTE category with a very close vote with the win going to Jennifer and Hina and their Razzed-Up Mango Cupcakes! A moist mango cake with a vibrant mango glaze and raspberry drizzle, topped with whipped cream and a fresh raspberry. Excuse me while I dream for a moment.

There was no denying that the belle of the ball was little Miss Strawberry Shortcake. The Berry Sweet with a Special Treat Cupcake by Erin was a massive hit. A runaway win for presentation, as well as the partner's pick from Outpost Foods. It was a white chocolate cheesecake with an oreo crust, a layer of fresh strawberry puree and then drenched in a brandy apricot glaze. All that and then topped with a white chocolate cupcake and buttercream. I think it is fitting to mention that Erin's display included a fully edible fondant Strawberry Shortcake figurine that was simply gorgeous. Sigh...

As if all the sweetness was not enough, we can not go without mentioning that Kyle and his crew from Wisconsin Foodie were on hand filming for an upcoming episode. (Kyle is shown above with Presentation/Partner Pick winner Erin.) They even followed some of our bakers; Susie, Ashley and Natasha, as they were baking over the weekend. Stay tuned for news on the episode.

Our next challenge:

IronCupcake:Milwaukee
COLOR Challenge
with GOLDI'S Shoe Parlor
Monday, September 21, 6 p.m.
The Irish Pub
124 N. Water Street
Milwaukee's Third Ward

No, I have not forgotten. One last, but VERY IMPORTANT note. We were honored to have photographer James Conway on-hand taking some of the most beautiful IronCupcake photos ever and I can not thank him enough for spending the evening with us. Check out a slide show of some of his favorites below:
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