CUPCAKE DECORATING

Instructions for decorating cupcakes in a variety of styles and motifs are given below. Click on the design name for an image and the specific instructions. These instructions have been taken from various sources, including Good Housekeeping.

Generic Instructions and Hints

* For cupcake designs calling for icing, first make a batch of Ornamental Icing; then use liquid or paste food coloring as needed.

* Frost cupcake with Vanilla Frosting or as desired.

* Use a metal spatula to spread icing evenly. If it's too thick, add a few drops of warm water.

* If a design calls for piped icing, use a decorating bag with a small writing or star tip. Don't add water to the icing.

* Use kitchen shears to cut candy pieces (licorice, fruit leathers, etc.) into desired shapes.

DECORATING IDEAS

A is for Apple
Beachy Keen
Black and White
Cat's Meow
Clowning Around
Crazy Caterpillar
Fabulous Faces
Frog Prince
Heart, etc
Hickory Dickory Clock
Hoggs and Kisses
Ladybug
Peep Peep!
Petal Pusher
Smiley Sun
Spooky Spider
Terriffic Turtle
Up and Away
Watta Melon!
Zany Zinnia


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