I always thought that decorating cupcakes is a wonderful activity for kids.  It rolls two interests in one - baking and arts.  It was a delight to know that Monde came up with Mamon-it-Yourself mamons.  It's a brilliant idea to let the kids saunter into the world of baking less the intimidation of a full blown baking activity and instead indulge in the charm of decorating.

My daughter and I giddily clapped along when she saw this delightful kit.  Wouldn't anybody?:-)

Yesterday, my daughter and I had loads of fun decorating the Monde Special Mamons.  My daughter, a baking afficionado and artist rolled into one, was in her element while she was decorating the mamons.  I, the ever, reluctant baker and artist was surprised to find myself finding the activity so easy and fun.

Our first foray was the Mamon Ensaymada.  We followed the 3-step recipe that came with the kit and voila!  Mamon Ensaymada:-)  Check out the recipe here.

Then, my daughter whipped up her simple butter cream icing (softened butter, powdered sugar and milk) and we whipped out a colorful star!  To decorate the pretty cream icing, use an icing/piping bag together with a decorating tip.  We used the disposable piping bag Monde gave us but we also have a reusable one.  You can buy the piping bag and decorating tip in baking supplies stores or even in department stores.

I couldn't resist making the Mamon ala Mode.  I topped Vanilla Ice Cream on the Monde Special Mocha Mamon (the mamon also comes in Classic flavor) and sprinkled it with pounded chocolate cookie and chocolate chips to achieve the wonderful ala Mode look.  Also try mixing all-purpose-cream with some 3-in-1 coffee mix (I used Capuccino flavor), sprinkle it with some powdered sugar, keep in the freezer for awhile then top it on your Monde Special Mamon!  Sarap!

My little boy insisted he help out too!  He ate up the ensaymada while I gobbled up the Mamon ala Mode.

My daughter was unstoppable.  She had to finish decorating all mamons in the kit!:-)

It was a whole afternoon of Mamon-it-Yourself activity, happiness!

Thanks Monde for giving us a charming, mother-daughter bonding afternoon!  Parents try this activity at home, too!  Get creative and grab whatever you have at home and top it on Monde Special Mamon - nuts, cereals, peanut butter, fruits ... The Mamon-It-Yourself will not only fill your tummy with delightful yumminess but also fill your heart with joy!  Share it with #MamonItYourself!

Add to the fun the fact that Monde Special Mamon is made with fresh and premium ingredients:  real fresh eggs, imported wheat flour, and milk. Baked to be delicious!

To get more recipe ideas visit www.monde.com.ph or watch this cute video:

Disclosure:  Thanks to Monde for sponsoring this happy post.

Have fun decorating!