222 frosting decorating Recipes

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

vanilla or white chips, shortening, oreo cookies, tube red decorating frosting, chocolate and marshmallow cookies, chocolate wafer cookies, red m &m s

vanilla frosting, orange food coloring, yellow cupcakes baked in orange foil liners, orange fruit gems, black decorating icing, blue and brown m &m s brand mini chocolate candies, orange, red and yellow dots candy, cut into quarters, cheerios

vanilla frosting, tan or yellow food coloring, cupcakes of your choice, milano cookies, milk chocolate candy coating discs, yellow and brown m &m s, tube (4-1/4 oz) black decorating icing

refrigerated sugar cookie dough, flat wooden popsicle sticks, ready-to-spread creamy vanilla frosting (from 1-lb container), assorted small decorative candies , if desired, yards red curling ribbon

butter or 3 tbsp margarine, marshmallows , about 40 or 4 cups miniature, rice krispies cereal or 6 cups cocoa krispies cereal, canned frosting or decorating gel, assorted candy

soft caramel, butter, marshmallows, crispy rice cereal, dove brand milk or 3 1/2 cups dark chocolate, vanilla frosting, orange food coloring, m & s brand chocolate candies, optional for decoration, jelly , roll pan, wax paper, metal pumpkin cookie cutter, lollipop sticks

ready-to-spread white frosting, cream-filled chocolate cake squares, tube black decorating gel

sugar, butter flavor crisco, eggs, light corn syrup or 1/4 cup regular pancake maple syrup, vanilla extract, flour , plus, all-purpose flour, divided, baking powder, baking soda, salt, granulated sugar, colored sugar crystals, frosting, candies, chips, nuts, raisins, coconut, cake decorating gel

smooth peanut butter, butter, chopped, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, white candy coating, m & s plain chocolate candy, red decorating frosting

cake, vanilla cake mix, milk, coconut filling, heavy cream, sour cream, powdered ) sugar, vanilla, shredded sweetened coconut, minute frosting, granulated sugar, egg whites, cold water, light corn syrup, salt, vanilla, shredded fresh coconut toasted , for decorating (about 1/2 cup)

eggs, egg yolks, sugar, king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour, baking powder, milk, butter, melted, sugar, water, cream of tartar, sugar, tube each red and green decorating frosting, holiday sprinkles

white cake mix (regular size), buttermilk, eggs, canola oil, vanilla frosting, assorted colors paste food coloring, assorted candies and decorations: spice gumdrops, regular and miniature m&m s, nonpareils, cake decorations, spearmint leaves, coarse and colored sugar, colored jimmmies and miniature marshmallows

cake mix of your choice (regular size), vanilla frosting, orange, blue and pink paste food coloring, assorted decorations : snack-size mounds candy bars, jelly beans, flaked coconut, chocolate jimmies and pull-n-peel licorice

butter, softened, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour, baking powder, vanilla frosting, semisweet chocolate chips, sliced gumdrops or small decorating candies

fudge brownie mix, water, oil, egg, vanilla frosting, brown decorating icing, black gumdrop

white cake mix, baking powder, seltzer water, vanilla extract, egg whites, light butter , with canola melted and cooled, red food coloring, to make the batter look pink, sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix, cream cheese, softened to room temperature, fat free cream cheese, softened to room temperature, powdered sugar , start with 4 tbsp and go to 6 if needed for more sweetness, vanilla extract, red food coloring, to make the frosting look pink, candy sprinkles , for decoration (optional)

butter, softened, sugar, egg, all-purpose flour, cream of tartar, salt, egg yolk, lightly beaten, water, assorted colors of paste food coloring, decorator sugar, vanilla and chocolate ready-to-spread frosting, chocolate candy bar sprinkles (optional), chopped pecans (optional), melted semisweet chocolate (optional), red cinnamon candies (optional)