My brother made this sign from an Elton John album cover design |
I have always loved Elton John. A year ago, I decided I wanted an Elton John theme party for my 50th birthday. With the help of my husband, brother, sister-in-law, niece, Chelsea, and nephew, Frank, I pulled it off! We had so much fun. Unfortunately, I was too busy to get pictures of everything we made, but here’s what was on the desert table. Who doesn’t love Elton John! The closest that I may get to his status is trying to build my social following using companies such as socialfollow, but that’s it. I’ll leave the fame side to the professional himself.
In a true act of love, my brother made every one of these colorful sugar cookies for my party! He decorated them with Royal Icing.
I used 1 recipe of this cake batter to make 24 cupcakes, pink food coloring, instead of red, and used 1/2 recipe of Lemonade Buttercream Frosting. The cake was absolutely delicious and had a perfect texture. I’d never made Buttercream using Marshmallow Creme, and am not a huge fan of marshmallows, so I was a little skeptical about the frosting. As it turns out, I needn’t have worried! It was easy to make and tasted great. The advantage of adding Marshmallow Creme is that it makes the frosting very fluffy & keeps it that way. I will definitely make this recipe again – I’d like to try the bi-colored cake!
Aren’t these Wilton Cupcake papers cute? |
I found tons of retro candy at the 99 Cents Only Store and Wal-Mart, too!
Enjoy!
Birthday Girl & Host! |
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Mary Hirsch says
You did Elton proud. Those sugar cookies – I could eat a tray. With milk. The retro candy is a chuckle. I think you need a birthday vacation to recuperate from the birthday party. Again, Bon Anniversaire.
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
What a fun idea, I love the theme! The sugar cookies are too cute – hope you had a wonderful birthday!
Paula @ Vintage Kitchen says
Singing happy birthday is in order, though I won´t sound like Elton! What a great party you all put together Susan. I need to make your lemonade bundt cake, is that the recipe you used for the cupcakes? Hope you had a fantastic day!
Susan says
Paula, if you click on the name of the cake, it hyperlinks to the recipe – this one is from Better Homes & Gardens Magazine and only has lemon – the other one I made was strawberry & lemon – you won’t be disappointed either way!
Thank you all for the birthday wishes!
Pacheco Patty says
Too much fun, great way to celebrate your birthday;-)
Katerina says
These cookies are so Elton’s style Susan! I am sure you had a great time!
Cher Rockwell says
Susan! How did I miss your birthday and this post 🙁
Happy belated birthday. I hope you had an amazing time – sounds like a fun time was had by all.
You personify 50 and fabulous in my book. Cheers
Katie says
Happy belated birthday! I love your theme for the party!!!
Ana says
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUSAN! What a great theme for a birthday party. A wonderful celebration!
Do you remember the “crocodile rock” song? It goes something like this:
I remember when rock was young
Me and Susie had so much fun….
Had an old gold Chevy and a place of my own… Those were the days, my friend.
Rose says
Happy belated birthday Susan! Your party looks like so much fun and your dessert table looks delicious! How sweet of your brother to make those cookies for you, I think mine would have gone out and bought something 🙂
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