Ideas For Decorating Cupcakes
Cupcake decorations are one of the most versatile desserts. They are not only easy to bake but also very easy to decorate. Decorating your own cupcakes can be so much fun. All you need to do is to be creative.
Here are few ideas for decorating cupcakes to help you out.
Candy Clay Flowers:
You will need candy clay, flower cutter, and icing pen to make these flowers. Prepare candy clay by melting ‘Candy Melts’ as stated by the directions on the package. Add some syrup, stir it well, and allow it set on a sheet, overnight. Use various colors to make flowers of different colors.
1). Trace various shapes of flowers on candy clay and cut them with the help of a flower cutter.
2). Now stick the flowers on the top of the cupcakes using edible glue and decorate them using icing pens or food writers.
Lace Patterns:
For making these lace patterns, you will need an icing pen, decorating bag, and colorful icing. The color you select is the most important factor; therefore, choose appealing colors to make your cupcakes attractive.
1). Fill icing in the decorating bag.
2). Using an icing pen, make lace patterns such as dots, loops, filets, or shells on the cupcakes.
Fondant:
Fondants are made by using sugar, water, and edible color. The mixture of these three ingredients is stirred, cooled, and made into a soft-ball stage. You can also roll it into sheets.
1). Cut the fondant in round shape and draw facial features on it using food writers.
2). Using edible glue, stick the fondant on the cupcake.
Whipped Cream Icing:
1). Add sugar in whipped cream and beat it until stiff peaks form.
2). Place the mixture in the refrigerator and let it cool.
3). Put this cool mixture on top of the cupcakes and let it to cool again in the refrigerator.
4). When it is cooled fully, put chopped fruits such as cherries, strawberries, or nuts on the cream as a cupcake decoration.
The key to make your cupcakes appealing and alluring is to select the right color. You should always keep in mind that icing and other decoration on cakes should be done only after the cakes are cooled as it allows the color and icing to set perfectly. Using your creativity, you can make a number of designs with the help of these techniques.
