Want to know how to make a showstopper for your next birthday party? Young or old these jungle cupcakes add a roar-some addition to any party table.

All you’ll need is some cupcakes, of whatever flavour you fancy and the following pieces of equipment:
Grey ready roll fondant icing
Green ready roll fondant icing (of 2 shades preferably)
Buttercream – either ready made, or make it up using a 1:2 ratio of butter to icing sugar and a splash of milk
Orange and brown food colouring
Piping bags
Leaf tip piping nozzle
Leaf shape cutter
Optional:
Letters for embossing
Edible gold lustre powder
Watch my IGTV video here for a run through of how to make these super cute Elephant, Lion and Jungle leaf cupcakes