In celebration of the upcoming Chinese New Year (January 23rd), I decided to create these orange-flavored cupcakes with orange cream cheese frosting, topped with symbolic fondant decorations. In the Chinese culture, the oranges are a symbol of wealth, and are often displayed throughout homes and stores. I decorated half of the cupcakes with two oranges and a flower, which is also an important symbol during New Year. Some of the cupcakes are topped with the Lai-See, or Hong-Bao, envelopes, which are filled with money and usually given to children and young adults, similar to the spirit of giving during Christmastime.
Happy (Early) New Year!
Gong Xi Fa Cai (Mandarin) or Gong Hei Fat Choi (Cantonese)
Please e-mail me if you are interested in ordering these cupcakes!
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