What can I top cupcakes with?

What can I top cupcakes with?

Cupcakes 103: 14 Ways to Decorate Cupcakes Like a Pro

1. CANDY. Candy is a quick and simple topping, but it still gives your cupcakes some character.
2. FLAGS AND PRINTED TAGS. Tags are my new favorite way to top a cupcake!
3. CHOCOLATE “DRAWINGS”
4. FRESH FRUIT.
5. GANACHE.
6. SUGAR CAGES.
7. COOKIES.
8. CHOCOLATE COVERED KRISPY TOWERS.

What type of icing is used to decorate cupcakes?

Buttercream Frosting
Buttercream Frosting: Buttercream is a classic cupcake frosting made with sugar, butter, and eggs or egg whites. Less sweet than a butter frosting, buttercream has a silky-smooth texture. It’s actually quite simple to learn how to decorate cupcakes with buttercream icing since it spreads easily and pipes beautifully.

What can I use instead of icing for cupcakes?

8 Ways to Top A Cupcake Without Icing or Frosting

1. Nutella and Chocolate Glaze. PIN IT. Photo courtesy of patcadsawan on Flickr.
2. Greek Yogurt and Toppings. PIN IT.
3. Chocolate Ganache. PIN IT.
4. Cookie Dough. PIN IT.
5. Meringue. PIN IT.
6. Mascarpone. PIN IT.
7. Whipped Cream and Toppings. PIN IT.
8. Fresh Fruit Compote. PIN IT.

What are the 3 factors that will affect the appearance of your decorated cake?

Beware of the following factors, which can affect the look of your decorated cake:

• Sunlight and florescent lighting – will alter icing colors.
• Humidity – can soften royal icing and gum paste decorations.
• Heat – can melt icing and cause decorations to droop.

Should icing be cold when piping?

Just make sure you bring it to room temperature before frosting your cake. If the frosting (or your kitchen) seems too warm, stick the bowl in the fridge for a few minutes, then continue beating. If it’s too cold, let the frosting warm up, then continue beating until it comes together.

What can you put on a cupcake Besides frosting?

What are the best cupcake recipes?

Directions Preheat oven to 350° and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Scoop about a ¼ cup of the batter into each cupcake liner and bake until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cupcake comes out clean, about 20 to 25 minutes.

How do you decorate a cupcake?

To decorate your cupcakes if you don’t have a piping bag, place a spoonful of icing in the center of your cupcake and spread it out with a spatula. Create a smooth look by running the spatula over the top. If you want a fluffier look, touch the surface with the spatula and gently lift it up.

How to frost cupcakes like a pro?

Set up your piping bag. First,select the tip you want to use,which will determine the shape and silhouette of the piped frosting.

Fill your piping bag. To fill your piping bag,place the bag inside a cup or mason jar and fold the top around the rim of the cup.

Frost the cupcakes. To get a tall tower of frosting,apply light pressure on the pastry bag and pipe on top of the cupcake in a consecutive circular motion,moving

Garnish. Finish your cupcake off with sprinkles,jimmies,edible glitter,or any other decorative elements to suit the occasion.

What is a cupcake recipe?

Instructions Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to cream the butter, vegetable oil, and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add in buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract and beat until combined. Add in flour, baking powder, and salt, and mix until just combined.