{"id":2403,"date":"2016-05-05T21:49:14","date_gmt":"2016-05-05T09:49:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/asyouwish.co.nz\/blog\/?p=2403"},"modified":"2017-01-11T16:21:59","modified_gmt":"2017-01-11T03:21:59","slug":"mothers-day-activity-for-little-bakers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asyouwish.co.nz\/blog\/mothers-day-activity-for-little-bakers\/","title":{"rendered":"Mother&#8217;s Day Activity for Little Bakers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This week I have found myself planning a Mother&#8217;s Day activity for a group of pre-schoolers. The plan is for the children to\u00a0make and decorate their own\u00a0individual cupcake for their Mum.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2417\" src=\"http:\/\/asyouwish.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/6.jpg\" alt=\"Mother's Day Activity for Children\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asyouwish.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/6.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/asyouwish.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/6-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/asyouwish.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/6-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asyouwish.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/6-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asyouwish.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/6-1024x1024.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/div>\n<p>While it may be considered ambitious by some, after a few trials I&#8217;m cautiously optimistic that these little bakers will succeed. And if you are brave enough to give it a go with your little ones here&#8217;s what we are going to do, along with some free printables for decorating the packaging.<\/p>\n<p>I began with my favourite <a href=\"http:\/\/asyouwish.co.nz\/blog\/the-fantastic-fudge-cake\/\" target=\"_blank\">fudge cake recipe <\/a>that I use all the time for cupcakes and broke it down to single serves.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2412\" src=\"http:\/\/asyouwish.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1.jpg\" alt=\"Dry ingredients\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asyouwish.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/asyouwish.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asyouwish.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asyouwish.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/div>\n<p>Into a paper baking cup add the dry ingredients:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>3 1\/2 teaspoons of flour<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon of Cocoa Powder<\/li>\n<li>2 1\/2 teaspoons of sugar<\/li>\n<li>Pinch of Baking Soda<\/li>\n<li>Pinch of Salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2413\" src=\"http:\/\/asyouwish.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2.jpg\" alt=\"Add the wet ingredients\" width=\"400\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asyouwish.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/asyouwish.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/asyouwish.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/div>\n<p>Then add the wet ingredients:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 1\/2 teaspoons of water<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 teaspoon of White Vinegar<\/li>\n<li>1 1\/4 teaspoons of Oil<\/li>\n<li>A couple of drops of Vanilla Essence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2414\" src=\"http:\/\/asyouwish.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/3.jpg\" alt=\"Mixed cake batter ready for baking\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asyouwish.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/3.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/asyouwish.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asyouwish.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asyouwish.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/3-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/div>\n<p>Mix together\u00a0well (the children can do the mixing, but the adult helpers will need to check it is fully mixed before\u00a0it goes into the oven), put them on a tray and bake at 180 \u00b0C for 20 minutes.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2415\" src=\"http:\/\/asyouwish.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/4.jpg\" alt=\"Individual cupcake cooked\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asyouwish.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/4.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/asyouwish.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asyouwish.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/4-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asyouwish.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/4-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/div>\n<p>Test with a toothpick &#8211; if it comes out clean then they are done.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2416\" src=\"http:\/\/asyouwish.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/5.jpg\" alt=\"Cupcake Printables\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asyouwish.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/5.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/asyouwish.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asyouwish.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asyouwish.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/5-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/div>\n<p>Decorate with your favourite icing and then get the children to\u00a0add some sprinkles etc. Package up the cupcake in a cupcake box (the style of box pictured here\u00a0is available on Trade Me) and use some ribbon and our free printables to dress it up.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Download your free printables here:<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><a style=\"color: #800080;\" href=\"http:\/\/asyouwish.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/AYW-Mothers-Day-Printables-2016.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">AYW Mother&#8217;s Day Printables 2016<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-663 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.asyouwish.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Sign-off-300x118.png\" alt=\"Sign off\" width=\"300\" height=\"118\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u00a9 2016 As You Wish\u00a0Events\u00a0Ltd.\u00a0 Want to use this article\u00a0in your E-newsletter, blog, or website? You can as long as you include this complete statement:\u00a0Auckland, New Zealand \u2013 Event Planner &amp; Designer Nadine Crozier publishes the \u2018As You Wish Events\u2019 blog filled with secrets, tips and\u00a0how-tos for planning your fabulous event. Get your exclusive inspiration, tips and tricks at <a title=\"As You Wish Events Ltd\" href=\"http:\/\/www.asyouwish.co.nz\/\" target=\"_blank\"><u>http:\/\/www.asyouwish.co.nz<\/u><\/a>.\u00a0 As You Wish Events is an\u00a0event planning and design company based in Auckland, serving the Auckland region and certain areas of Northland.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This week I have found myself planning a Mother&#8217;s Day activity for a group of pre-schoolers. The plan is for the children to\u00a0make and decorate their own\u00a0individual cupcake for their Mum. 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