Starchild: Malaysian children draw tempting pictures of cupcakes

Viknarubessh Nagaraja, 7

Did you know that cupcake refers to any small cake that’s about the size of a teacup? Cupcakes were originally called Number Cakes or 1234 Cakes because they were made of only four ingredients.

People love cupcakes because they are delicious and come in many different flavours like vanilla, chocolate and red velvet. These mini cakes come with delicious toppings including salted caramel, sprinkles, fruits and even gula Melaka.

Here’s what Starchild readers had to say on the topic, Cupcakes.

Bethany Wang Qi Syuen, five

“Cupcakes with icing and sprinkles are my favourite. I especially like chocolate cupcakes. I like to eat the frosting first because that’s the best part of a cupcake. There is always space in my tummy for this sweet treat, ” says Bethany Wang Qi Syuen, five.

Ashvini Jeyakanthan, seven

“My favourite cupcake is chocolate with buttercream icing and topped with multi-coloured sprinkles. I help my mother bake and decorate cupcakes all the time, ” says Ashvini Jeyakanthan, seven.

Elisha Johnson, seven

Elisha Johnson, seven, loves to decorate cupcakes with colourful sprinkles. “I like cupcakes because they are sweet and colourful. My ultimate favourite is chocolate cupcakes with rainbow sprinkles. My mom is the best cupcake maker. I can’t imagine life without cupcakes.”

‘My favourite cupcakes are chocolate cupcakes with a lot of cream. I also like strawberry cupcakes. I love cupcakes with lots of whipped cream and rainbow sprinkles on top, ” writes Erin Hoh Xin Min, 10.

Faith Lai Yi Xuan, six

Faith Lai Yi Xuan, six, says: “I like cupcakes because they are yummy and beautiful. My favourite cupcakes are strawberry cupcakes with chocolate, cream and colourful toppings.”

Hin Hui Ying, five

“I love orange cupcakes, especially those with strawberries and chocolate as a topping, writes Hin Hui Ying, five.

Hua Xiao Min, seven

“I love cupcakes because it tastes good and yummy. My favourite is chocolate cupcakes with M&Ms and chocolate chip toppings, ” says Hua Xiao Min, seven.

Find the missing words

ITEM: Raise your hand if you like to eat pizza. Some children love cheese pizza while there are many Starchild readers who prefer pepperoni pizza and Hawaiian pizza, loaded with extra pineapple. Tell us what are your favourite pizza toppings. Do you prefer new fusion flavours, like rendang pizza or a curry-flavoured pizza or do you prefer the classics like marinara pizza or Neapolitan?

Colour this drawing with lots of pizza toppings.

All letters must include your full name, age (open to children aged 12 and below only), gender, e-mail address, phone number, and correspondence address. Please write your name behind the drawing and the topic, For Pizza Lovers, on the envelope.

All letters must reach us by Aug 28. Send your letter and drawing to:

Starchild, c/o StarLifestyle

Star Media Group Bhd

Menara Star, 15, Jalan 16/11

46350 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

You can also e-mail your contributions to [e-mail]. Please put “STARCHILD” in the subject line of your e-mail. Scanned drawings should be in jpeg format, with a resolution of 200 dpi.