Decorating Cupcakes

Decorating cupcakes is a fun and easy activity for the whole family.

You don’t need to spend a fortune to serve beautifully decorated cupcakes. Decorating cupcakes is a fun and easy activity for the whole family. Simply watch this step-by-step how to video to learn the art of decorating cupcakes.

Step 1

First prepare your cupcakes using your favourite recipe on taste.com.au. Try this delicious cupcake recipe.

Step 2

Allow these to cool completely before starting to decorate.

Step 3

There are three popular types of icing you can use for the top of the cakes.

Step 4

Buttercream is a thick, rich and buttery icing and is a good option for beginner decorators and children.

Step 5

Glace icing is a thin mixture which will harden on the cake to give it a smooth glossy finish.

Step 6

Fondant icing has a dough-like consistency and is commonly used to decorate wedding or Christmas cakes.

Step 7

To make buttercream icing, use an electric mixer to beat together 200g of unsalted butter until very pale.

Step 8

Gradually add 6 cups of icing sugar while beating.

Step 9

Add half a cup of milk and beat until well combined.

Step 10

If you would like to colour the icing, divide the frosting into small bowls.

Step 11

Add colouring gradually until you've reached the desired shade. Paste colouring offers a greater variety of shades and a more intense hue than liquids.

Step 12

Use a small palette knife or round-bladed knife to spread the icing.

Step 13

Now comes the fun part. Decorate your iced cakes using your choice of lollies. baby marshmallows, musk sticks, icing flowers, Hundred & thousands, sprinkles, or shimmer dust.