A Symphony in Pastel: Rainbow and Sakura Cupcakes
Our Bespoke Rainbow & Sakura Cupcakes for a Birthday Star
パステルカラーのシンフォニー: 虹色カップケーキ
Introduction
Another year, another joyful celebration! Here at CouCou Natsuha in London, we are honored to have such wonderful, returning customers. For one of our most royal families, we had the great pleasure of creating the perfect dessert to celebrate their lovely daughter’s birthday. The theme? The absolutely classic and forever beautiful Rainbow! Like many mums, I know this theme is a staple—my daughter loves it, I love it, everyone loves the pure joy of the rainbow!
We crafted two dozen elegant cupcakes, each a mini masterpiece designed to delight every child (and parent!) at the party.
A Burst of Pastel Perfection
やさしいパステルカラーの虹色グラデーション
If I were in her class, I would be shouting with excitement and utterly captivated by these treats! They are completely beautiful and encapsulate everything a girl adores: a delicate palette of pastel colours, including soft pink, gentle purple, and light blue, swirled together like a mini rainbow.
さくらもメレンゲクッキーも淡い虹色にそめて。
The finishing touch is the sprinkling of tiny sakura flowers, and a matching mini rainbow meringue cookie on each cupcake! Honestly, if I were a girl, this set would undoubtedly be the star of my birthday party treats to share with my friends. The overall look is refined, fun, and irresistibly pretty—a true CouCou Natsuha creation.
The Delicate Art of Sakura & Meringue
一つ一つ手作りした、虹色グラデーションの小さなさくら。
I wanted to add a small note about the toppings: they are both beautiful and bespoke. The sakura (cherry blossoms) are meticulously hand-crafted sugar paste flowers, a delicate nod to my home country. We paired these with mini meringue cookies that matched the soft pastel rainbow graduation shades.
こちらではUnicorn’s Poopとも呼ばる虹色メレンゲ。
If you look closely at the photos, you'll see that no two colours are precisely identical on the sakura or the meringues. They are all subtly different, and that uniqueness is what makes them so beautiful! It’s the kind of delicate attention to detail you can expect from a bespoke, made-to-order dessert.
Light, Silky, and Refined Swirls
当店のイタリアンメレンゲバタークリームは、軽やかで甘さ控えめです。
The buttercream swirls are one of my signature designs. Piped beautifully onto a pure white Italian meringue buttercream base, three pretty, 'starry drops' of colour are added. The meringue cookies and rainbow sakura flowers provide the perfect finished look. The star of the flavour show, however, is the Italian meringue buttercream. It is silky, light, and importantly, far less sweet than traditional buttercreams, appealing perfectly to both the Japanese and discerning London palates. The cupcake itself is made with a light, airy, and moist sponge that works wonderfully with the delicate buttercream. Our fairycakes are flexible and can be decorated with any theme, always promising a delicious and well-balanced treat.
An Extra Cut…
It’s another year, another birthday, and another delightful theme—and I've had the wonderful privilege of baking and decorating cakes and desserts for this lovely family again. Every year, they give me the great honour of crafting something special for them, always with a different, imaginative theme. I truly enjoy every consultation and creation. It is a joy to collaborate with families to bring their visions to life. I am always open to discussing and proposing special, unique sweets for your special day and occasion!
Ready to create your own Masterpiece?
Whether you are dreaming of a light, authentic Japanese-style cake with fresh whipped cream, or a bespoke celebration cake with our refined, silky Italian meringue buttercream, CouCou Natsuha is here to bring your vision to life.
Get in touch today to discuss your bespoke cake, hand-iced biscuits, or our famous "Masterpiece" Sets!
日本語でのご相談・ご注文も大歓迎です！
Credits
パーティースイーツ（ Birthday Cake, Cookies, and Desserts ）：CouCou Natsuha
フォトクレジット（ Photos ）：CouCou Natsuha