"This colorful wreath of cupcakes makes a perfect centerpiece for any autumn get-together. The leaves are made by painting melted chocolate on maple or oak leaves, letting it harden, and then peeling the leaf off to reveal a stunning chocolate replica. We used browns, oranges and greens for the wreath, but it could be made from scarlet, ochre, or yellow. The acorns are caramels rolled into acorn shapes, dipped in icing to make the caps, and rolled in chocolate sprinkles for texture...."