Your Cupcake Questions Answered!
Do you have cupcake questions?
You are not alone! Everyone has questions in the beginning. Sure, decorating cupcakes seems simple enough, but it can be a daunting task with so many choices and no definitive answers on the best tools or techniques to use. It can be frustrating when you are learning something new. But, don’t let that stop you from enjoying cupcake decorating.
This site is dedicated to YOU and helping you become the best cupcake artist you can be.
By asking your questions, you join a community of fellow cupcake artists all sharing their thoughts, ideas and past practice.
Use the form below to submit your question along with a bit of information about yourself. You will see your question posted in the forum below along with my answer.
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Keep Cupcake Liners Looking Pretty
Is there a trick to make the liners look pretty after the cupcakes are baked. My liners always look greasy and no longer have the color and designs that …
Flour
What’s the difference between store bought flour or professional flour from a 50lb bag? What about bleached or unbleached? And what about All Purpose …
Can I Freeze Un-iced Cupcakes?
I am making cupcakes for my daughter’s reception. Can I freeze the unfrosted cakes? If so, how long will they take to thaw and how long after I remove …
Milk or Water
Question: I made your Easy Chocolate Cupcake recipe. However, it calls for 1 cup milk in the ingredients. In the directions, it says to add the water, …
Baking Mini Cupcakes without Cupcake Liners
Can I bake mini-cupcakes without a cupcake liner?
Answer: Mini cupcakes are fun to eat and are a delight at any dessert table. How much MORE fun it …
Cupcakes with Sticky Tops
Why do my cupcakes have sticky tops even after they are completely cooled and before I store them?
Answer: Most people have an issue with sticky …
The Secret to Light and Airy Cupcakes
How do I make my cupcakes light and fluffy?
Answer: Light and airy cupcakes are produced through the creaming method. Old fashioned cake books usually …
What is the Ateco equivalent to the Wilton 1M Star Tip?
Where I live I only have access to the Ateco brand icing tips. Can you tell me the Ateco equivalent to the Wilton 1M Star Tip?
Answer: The Ateco tips …
Problems with Cupcake Texture
I recently started with my cupcake obsession. On a few of the batches the texture was more muffin like than cake. It was denser than I would have liked. …
Shipping Cupcakes
How do I ship cupcakes?
Answer: Shipping cupcakes can be tricky. First you’ve got several small cake pieces that need to be packed carefully so they’re …
Leopard Print Fondant
How do I create a leopard print design for fondant? I am covering 9” cake.
Answer: Creating designs on fondant is fun, but can also be a challenge …
How do I get a dome on my cupcakes instead of a flat top?
How do I get a dome on my cupcakes instead of a flat top?
Answer: I’d thought the same thing not so long ago. It seems a blog called the Cake Journal …
Caster Sugar in Cupcakes
I have been making cupcakes for a while and they all turned out great! My Dad suggested I try caster sugar in my recipe, so one day I made the cupcakes …
Perfect Cupcake Swirl
Answer: Don’t be shy with the frosting! Make plenty and use plenty! As you pipe the icing from the bag use a steady and even pressure and use your whole …
Best Way to Store Cupcakes
Can I bake cupcakes a couple of days in advance? What’s the best way to store cupcakes after I’ve baked them?
Answer: If you want the freshest, …
Melted Candy on Cupcakes
Why do some candies “melt” into the cupcake frosting over night?
Answer: I’m not sure what type of candies you are using, but I’ll try to answer …
Fondant Cupcake Decorations
Can I use scrapbook punch cutters on fondant?
Answer: It’s tempting to interchange cutters from one type of craft for another. However, keep in …
Edible Photo Cupcake Toppers
How do you stop the edible photo cupcake toppers from wilting on the frosting?
Answer: To be honest, I haven’t personally used edible photo images …
What to Charge
What should I charge for my cupcakes?
Answer: This is often a sticky question for any cupcake or cake decorator since some designs are much more …
Icing Cupcakes with a Spatula
Icing cupcakes with a spatula is hard for me. Is there an easy way put frosting on? My icing never look as good as the ones I see pictures.
Answer: …
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