50th Anniversary Cupcakes for Mom and Dad

It's hard to believe it's been 10 years since my brother and I had a celebration for my parents' 40th anniversary in their backyard. It was an amazing party and I am so glad we had a big celebration with all of their friends and family. Fast forward 10 years and the big celebration we were hoping to repeat just couldn't be done. Instead we thought it would be fun to surprise them with a celebration up at their trailer inviting the park residences to stop by to pick up a cupcake, or two and to wish them happy anniversary. Bur first I had to bake the cupcakes. In order to do that you need an oven.

Earlier this week, the oven out of the blue started beeping. We were no where near the kitchen, A quick Google search told us that it meant a wire had come lose. I was able to find someone who could look at our stove; didn't realize that not everyone deals with induction stoves. Of course the stove needed parts which meant I would not have a working stove until after the weekend. Thankfully my friend and neighbour in the building let me use her stove. Phew!

We set up a table with all the cupcakes for the park goers to choose from. We were late getting there thanks to traffic and there were lots of people waiting. Ha! Word had spread around the park.

First up is my personal favourite, chocolate with chocolate fudge icing. On top gold covered mini Skor bars.

Second, cookies and cream with vanilla buttercream icing. Topped with a mini Oreo and gold sprinkles.

Last but not least, coconut lime with cream cheese icing. Topped with a slice of lime and gold covered coconut.

It was an amazing celebration and are so grateful for all the neighbours who stopped by to help celebrate.

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