Golden Pastries

Preheat the oven to 180 °C (160 °C for convection ovens).

Heat the jar of apricot jam in the microwave and strain it through a sieve using a spoon. Set aside covered with cling film.

Prepare 250 grams of FunCakes cupcake mix according to the package instructions. Distribute the batter into the silicone mold and bake the cakes in the center of the preheated oven for about 18 to 22 minutes until golden. Let the cakes cool in the mold, then carefully unmold them.

Brush the cupcakes with a thin layer of apricot jelly. Tip! Place the silicone mold in the freezer for half an hour; this makes it even easier!

Color the fondant brown with the gel. Roll it out on a work surface dusted with icing sugar to a thickness of about 1 to 2 mm, then cover the cupcakes with it.

Spray the cakes with the gold metallic spray and let them air dry for a moment. Spread some modeling gel around the bottom edge, then press the chocolate pebbles onto it by hand.