12 Fun and Scrumptious Cupcake Decorating Ideas

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Idea #1: Fill ‘Em

A cupcake filled with icing, mousse or Bavarian cream is always a delightful surprise.

Idea #2: Easy Icing Flowers

You don’t have to be an artist to make pretty icing flowers. These are basic flower decorations using beginner techniques.

Idea #3: Real Flowers

If you’re not up to making icing flowers, try real ones instead. Just make sure they are food safe and free of pesticides.

Idea #4: Fondant for Shapes

Using fondant icing makes it easy to get exactly the shapes you want for your cupcakes. You can make your own or purchase premade fondant.

Idea #5: Just a Little Glaze

Keep your decoration simple and drizzle some glaze on your cupcakes. Use different cupcakes liners to add some extra color.

Idea #6: Get Creative

The nice thing about a dozen cupcakes is that you make 12 different creations.

Go for it!

Idea #7: A Little Goes a Long Way

The saying is true for cupcakes too. Many of these cupcakes have just a few drizzles or drops of frosting.

Idea #8: Royal Icing Accents

You don’t have to be decorator extraordinaire to get impressive results. You can purchase premade royal icing accents to place upon your cupcakes for a dramatic effect.

Idea #9: Amazing Sunflowers

If you’ve got a leaf tip for your decorator bag, you can make these sunflower cupcakes. Place an oreo cookie on top of your cupcake, add green and yellow leaves. Top with a royal icing lady bug.

Idea #10: Go Color

You don’t need fancy, when you’ve got color! Use a variety of icing colors or purchase some edible icing spray to create your own rainbow.

Idea #11: Cupcakes That Don’t Look Like Cupcakes!

Here is a fun design from the book “Hello, Cupcake!” by Karen Tack and Alan Richardson.

Idea #12: Presentation Can Make the Difference

A tiered cupcake plate or another type of display can create the wow factor you’re looking for.

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