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You may have an upcoming event such as a birthday party or wedding that will require you to come up with some birthday cake or wedding cake. Oftentimes we feels like a cake is the best way to celebrate a special occasion. This may be true, but you should be aware of a different idea you may want to try. Cupcakes are a simple and quick way to transform your event into a cupcake event. Cupcakes can be transformed from a simple cake with frosting and sprinkles to the more elaborate that are made to look like animals or people. The following are some ideas and decorating tips that might inspire you for y our next event.

Flavours- Cupcakes can come in variety of flavours including plain vanilla or chocolate to flavours like lemon, banana or spicy carrot. By having a variety of flavours at your event you will ensure that your guests will find something that they like.

Shape- cupcakes no longer have to just be round. There are a variety of different baking containers that can help you transform the traditional round cupcake into the shape of hearts, flowers or stars.

Frosting Flavours- A great way to add another layer of flavour and interest to your cupcake is by adding frosting to the top. Frosting can be made in a variety of different flavours to compliment the cake underneath. Some examples of frosting flavours are chocolate, cream cheese,, lemon or strawberry. It is easy to pick one that will suit your cupcake.

Frosting Colours- The colour you choose to make your frosting is literally limitless. You will probably pick a colour that goes with the theme of your party. Whether it is a bright bold primary colour or a subtle pastel, the colour of frosting added to the top of your cupcakes is a great way to make an impact on your guests.

Frosting Style- Frosting can be applied to a cupcake as simply as dipping the top in some butter cream frosting to applying the butter cream with a star tipped piping bag to adding fondant wrapped around the entire cupcake. Whichever way you choose to add frosting to your cupcake it will help to transform the simple cupcake into a work of art. The more elaborate you choose to go should also depend on the theme of your party, it can take some practice when applying frosting to the cupcake, but when you get it down, the one cupcake on its own or the entire tray of cupcakes can make for an interesting and exciting addition to your party.

Filling- Filling can add another surprise to your guests. Why not add a filling to the top of your cupcakes? Fillings should be chosen based on how well they go with them flavour of your cupcake and the frosting that covers them. Filling a cupcake with lemon, chocolate or vanilla will make each one that more special when your guest digs in.

Decorating- This step can be the most fun and most creative in the process of cupcake baking and designing. Decorating the top of your cake can get your creative juices flowing, but you can also pick up a variety of books and magazines that will help to inspire your ideas. From clown faces and animals to beautiful flowers, pick a decoration that will go with the theme of your party. Get a variety of toppings to fill the top of your cup cake and remember to be creative.

As you can see the cupcake can be a great addition to your party. With a variety of different colours and flavours, fillings and topping, you can transform a simple cupcake into something that will ‘wow’ your guests. Don’t be afraid to try something different, because if you find out that it doesn’t work, you can eat the mistake and no one will ever know. Have fun!

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