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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