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    Leopard Fondant Heart Cupcakes

    Published: May 25, 2014 · Modified: Oct 10, 2020 by Candi Elm

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    This past week I made some Leopard Fondant Heart Cupcakes. They were a lot of fun to make. They were for a baby shower for a friend of mine.  I decided to share how easy they were to create. It took me a few days to make them after work so I broke it up into doing different things each evening. I would do this at a minimum of two days to get the fondant set up.

    For more creative cupcake ideas try these.

    The first thing I did was order this cute Candy Bow Mold. It took two days to receive it. I also ordered Black and Copper food coloring gel, plus clear vanilla extract to paint with and Gold and Copper Luster dust. You will also need some Wilton Pink Candy Melts and fondant.

     

    Leopard Fondant Heart Cupcakes

     

    Fondant Leopard Heart Cupcakes with bow

    DIY Fondant Heart Cupcake Tips

    I started by making the bows. I heated up the pink candy melts into a bottle in 30-second increments. It took several times to get it melted. Then I filled the mold and you have to tap it onto the counter to get out any air bubbles. Then refrigerate and take out of mold. I placed them in a plastic container until I used them.

    Leopard Fondant Heart Tutorial

    Then I started on the fondant. I took some white fondant and added a few drops of copper and folded it in. Until it looked flesh color. Then I cut out the hearts with a cookie cutter.

    Next, I let them harden overnight on a cookie tray covered with paper towels. The next day, I took some clear vanilla extract and a paint brush and wiped them off. That gets the powdered sugar or cornstarch off and you have a clean surface.

    Then get some gold and copper luster dust and place some in a small cup with a little clear vanilla extract and add some copper food gel. Then take your paint brush and paint spots on the hearts in random places.

    Once this is dry you can go over with black food gel and clear vanilla extract just make sure it’s not too runny. Use a smaller brush and paint on the edges making sure not to do a complete circle.

    Leopard Heart Cupcakes with bow

    Next, take your bows if you want to use them and use some clear vanilla and paint a little dab on the back of the bow to the fondant. Now just let it dry.

    Do not put your cupcakes with fondant into the refrigerator. Don’t frost until ready to use so the fondant will stick to the frosting. You can try this recipe here for cupcakes or use your favorite go-to recipe or boxed mix.

    6 Fondant Heart cupcakes with bows

    These did not take very long to make and they looked so cute. Try them and see.

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    About Candi Elm

    Candi Elm is a wife and mom who shares how you can simply create a sweet life with weekly encouragement, recipes, household budgeting, and organizing tips. She currently lives in Southern California while blogging, baking, and living life to the fullest.

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    1. cynthial1956 says

      May 30, 2014 at 1:56 pm

      These cupcakes are so cute I would hate to eat them! I don't think I would have the patience to make these!

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      • Candi says

        May 31, 2014 at 1:44 am

        They were pretty quick. You just take off the heart and eat the cupcakes.
        My recent post DIY Fondant Heart Cupcakes

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    2. Cassie says

      May 30, 2014 at 1:57 pm

      Those are so cute! I love it! They would also go well for a zoo birthday party!

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      • Candi says

        May 31, 2014 at 1:45 am

        Thanks Cassie, Great idea.
        My recent post DIY Fondant Heart Cupcakes

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    3. scatteredsquirrel says

      May 30, 2014 at 5:02 pm

      Love these! They make me wish I had a little girl.

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      • Candi says

        May 31, 2014 at 1:45 am

        Thanks for stopping by.
        My recent post DIY Fondant Heart Cupcakes

        Reply
    4. Aimee says

      May 30, 2014 at 1:52 pm

      Those are too cute. I love anything leopard!
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      • Candi says

        May 31, 2014 at 1:43 am

        Thanks, I am glad you liked them.
        My recent post DIY Fondant Heart Cupcakes

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    5. Jill @ E.H.M. says

      May 30, 2014 at 2:02 pm

      Your cupcakes turned out so lovely and I am sure they were a hit at the baby shower!!

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      • Candi says

        May 31, 2014 at 1:45 am

        They really enjoyed them. Thanks
        My recent post DIY Fondant Heart Cupcakes

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    6. shanalou18 says

      May 30, 2014 at 9:16 pm

      Wow! you make this look soo easy! maybe i'll actually try it sometime. haha They are absolutely beautiful.

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      • Candi says

        May 31, 2014 at 1:46 am

        Thank you, I was very happy how they turned out.
        My recent post DIY Fondant Heart Cupcakes

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    7. missinformationblog says

      May 30, 2014 at 10:01 pm

      LOVE LOVE LOVE but then again I love anything with leopard print (within reason)

      Reply
      • Candi says

        May 31, 2014 at 1:47 am

        Me too. I love leopard, I only wear it in shoes though.
        My recent post DIY Fondant Heart Cupcakes

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    8. Barb @ ALB says

      May 30, 2014 at 7:51 pm

      I am so impressed by these! Fondant is so fun to work with.
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      • Candi says

        May 31, 2014 at 1:46 am

        Yes, there are infinite possibilities.
        My recent post DIY Fondant Heart Cupcakes

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    9. Jennifer Sikora says

      May 30, 2014 at 9:20 pm

      I LOVE these. I saw these on Pinterest the other day and pinned them. Your cupcakes are beautiful
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      • Candi says

        May 31, 2014 at 1:46 am

        Thank you for pinning.
        My recent post DIY Fondant Heart Cupcakes

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    10. Theresa says

      May 31, 2014 at 5:57 pm

      Those are super cute Candi! I'm pinning it to my group leopard lovers board.
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      • Candi says

        May 31, 2014 at 10:25 pm

        Thank you Theresa, glad you stopped by.

        My recent post DIY Fondant Heart Cupcakes

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    11. Pre-K Pages says

      May 31, 2014 at 7:21 pm

      You make it look so easy Candi! And delicious too!
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      • Candi says

        May 31, 2014 at 10:25 pm

        It was really easy. I surprised myself.
        My recent post DIY Fondant Heart Cupcakes

        Reply
    12. Heidi says

      July 23, 2014 at 9:52 pm

      Wow! I love the leopard print on the fondant! That's such a cool idea, and you did a great job!

      Reply

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