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gone are the days where the bride and groom share a slice of a 3, 4, or 5 tier wedding cake. nowadays some people are opting for a more simple cake solution, yet they still want the elegance that a large tiered cake offers. enter on stage the simple yet elegant cupcake., versatile cupcakes are standing along side and, in some cases, replacing larger cakes these days. below are some helpful hints if you want to use cupcakes for the main cake at your wedding., tip #1 : arrangement, how you arrange your cupcakes is as important if not more important than the taste. everyone wants a breathtaking wedding cake at their reception so arranging your cupcakes to give this appearance is very necessary., my personal favorite way of arranging my cupcakes is to stack 4 or 5 boxes on top of each other to form a tree of sorts. i choose boxes that are approximately 4 to 5 inches high. i like 24 inch square boxes then 18 inches square then 12 inches then 6 inches square. this gives me a cupcake ledge of 3 inches when the boxes are stacked., decorate your boxes as you wish. beautiful paper wrapped around the boxes then a ribbon all the way around is a great decorating combination ., your wedding cake cupcakes can then be placed on the ledges and on top of the boxes for a beautiful arrangement for your wedding., arrangement idea for your wedding cupcakes is to place cupcakes underneath raised cake platters. larger cakes or more cupcakes can be placed on top of the platters., how your cupcakes taste and even how many different flavors you offer are both very important to the overall success of your wedding cupcakes. i think 1 of the best reasons to have wedding cupcakes instead of a large wedding cake would be that you can have many different kinds of cakes. not everyone prefers the same type of cake and frosting so having 2 or 3 different types of cake flavors would be ideal., three of my favorite flavors are vanilla , chocolate, and lemon cupcakes. these are a great combination for any special occasion that you may choose to serve cupcakes. you can either serve all of the different flavors in the same cups with the same decoration or you can use different cups and/or different decorations for each cake flavor you choose., skimp on the ingredients for your wedding cupcakes. fresh cupcakes made from your favorite cupcake recipes are always the best choice. boxed cake mixes just won tsp cut i for special occasion cupcakes. the same goes for frosting. make your frosting instead of buying it prepackaged from a grocery store. if you don tsp feel confident making your own, you could always buy some freshly made frosting from a local bakery., presentation is everything when dealing with weddings. you should make sure your cupcakes are just the right size so they are absolutely gorgeous when presented. the entire purpose of serving cupcakes at a wedding is to give your guests a small taste of a wonderful dessert. small is the key word here. you don tsp want cupcakes that are larger than an actual teacup. if they are, then they should be called mini cakes and not cupcakes., also, it would cost you a fortune to bake mini cakes for each of your guests. the right size cupcake will offer just the right amount of cake for each person attending and will also likely save you money., be careful not to err on the side of your cupcakes being too small. if your cupcakes are too small, you may run out of cupcakes before you guests sweet teeth are satisfied. you also run the risk of having too much frosting on a small cupcake which could ruin the overall taste of your wedding cupcakes., i ve found that the perfect size cupcakes are baked in 1/2 cup wells that i fill approximately 1/2 to 2/3 full of cupcake batter. make sure you carefully measure the cupcake batter each time you fill a well. this will make sure that your cupcakes come out of the oven all the same size., i hope that these tips will help you produce the most beautiful wedding cupcakes that anyone has ever seen! good luck

balsamic vinegar, minced shallot, dijon mustard, minced fresh basil, minced fresh tarragon, minced fresh thyme, olive oil, green beans, asparagus spears, mixed baby lettuces (about half of 4.5-oz package), tomatoes, halved, fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced

salad greens, crumbled feta cheese, dried cranberries, chopped pecans, olive oil and vinegar dressing (i use my favorite oil and vinegar dressing) or raspberry vinaigrette dressing (i use my favorite oil and vinegar dressing)

peach, extra virgin olive oil (i have some basil olive oil that worked well for this), basil (fresh chopped works best but dried will do), apple cider vinegar, celery salt (to taste), honey (depending on how sweet the peach is you may not need this. i didn tsp use it when i made mine, but i k), pepper

pepper, salt, paprika, boneless skinless chicken breasts , cut into 1/2-inch slices, prepared olive oil vinaigrette salad dressing, divided, italian or french sandwich rolls, split, basil leaves, roasted sweet red peppers, drained, shredded romano cheese

dressing, chicken broth, hoisin sauce, reduced sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, fresh ginger, grated, minced garlic, salt, freshly ground black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, salad, uncooked whole wheat spaghetti, sirloin steak, grilled and cut into strips, broccoli, small florets, cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced, carrots, grated, peas, green onions, chopped, fresh basil, chopped

tomatoes, cut into bite size pieces, zucchini, sliced, summer squash, sliced, cauliflower floret, broccoli floret, cucumber, sliced, stalks celery, sliced, green pepper, cut into bite size pieces, sliced salami, cut into bite size pieces, carrot, sliced, red onion, sliced and seperated into rings, pimento stuffed olive, pepperoncini pepper (pickle section of supermarket), bottled italian salad dressing, basil, oregano, salt and pepper, parmesan cheese (optional)

spaghetti, cooked, onion, chopped, green pepper, chopped, tomatoes, chopped, cucumber, chopped, italian dressing, mccormick salad supreme seasoning, oregano, basil, garlic powder

dressing, tomato juice, red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, sugar, worcestershire sauce, salt, coarsely ground black pepper, garlic clove, minced, salad, gourmet salad greens, diced tomato (about 1 lb), diced cucumber, sliced fresh basil, crumbled feta cheese, chopped green bell pepper, sliced green onions, cannellini beans or other white beans, rinsed and

garlic, salt, buttermilk , shaken up well, mayonnaise, chopped fresh basil

dijon mustard, shallot, finely minced, salt, champagne vinegar, lemon juice, fresh, extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil, finely chopped

walnuts, lightly toasted, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper, spinach, stemmed and torn into pieces, basil leaves, stemmed and chopped, parmesan cheese or 4 -6 oz asiago cheese, shaved with vegetable peeler

red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, dry mustard, black pepper, parsley, minced, basil, minced, garlic clove, minced, potatoes, cooked, peeled and sliced, mayonnaise, tomatoes, quartered, green beans, lightly steamed, tuna, olive, red onion, thinly sliced, green pepper , deseeded and sliced into rounds, stalks celery, sliced, hard-boiled eggs, quartered, head boston bibb lettuce, fresh parsley, minced, chopped fresh basil, chives, chopped, anchovies

balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar, chopped fresh basil leaf, minced garlic (4 to 6 cloves), minced fresh tarragon, chili paste with garlic, olive oil

chilean sea bass fillets (8 oz each), creamy caesar salad dressing, pepper, caesar-flavor croutons, crushed, parmesan cheese or 1/2 cup romano cheese, grated, dried basil, extra virgin olive oil

fresh basil leaf, chopped, chopped garlic, champagne vinegar, grated parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, fresh ground pepper

salad, orzo pasta, baby spinach, chopped grilled chicken, roma tomatoes, diced, pine nuts, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, capers , or to taste (optional), dressing, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, white sugar, dried parsley, dried basil, garlic, pressed, dried oregano, salt, freshly ground black pepper to taste, freshly grated parmesan cheese , or to taste

salad, sliced zucchini, sliced celery, red onion, thinly sliced, green bell pepper, thinly sliced, dressing, white sugar , or to taste, rice vinegar, water, vegetable oil, vegetable oil, wine vinegar, dried basil, salt, ground black pepper