Which tip to frost cupcakes

Piping tips are sometimes hard to get although Amazon now makes it easy to find a nice, affordable set , and oftentimes inconvenient to use. On a related note, make sure to learn how to fill cupcakes without any tools , how to make cupcakes without a pan , and how to bake cupcakes without liners as well. To get that nice frosting on the cupcake without a tip, you can use one of four methods:.

Check out this quick video that shows a few different tips and the results you can achieve with them:. Using a Ziploc bag as a piping tip is fast and easy. One of the easiest ways to frost a cupcake is with a knife. The full article is here. One of our favorite decorating sites is Glorious Treats. They make all sorts of wonderful desserts and they have a whole article that explains simple frosting techniques like those displayed above. You can find all the details here. Ever wonder what Tip you should be using?

You can read the article here. Here are some great ways to decorate cupcakes from Wilton. Be sure that you check out our best buttercream post here. As an Amazon and Etsy Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. But you can also buy buttercream at your local craft store in the cake decorating section.

If you use store-bought frosting from your grocery store, you will only be able to use it with the first frosting method. I store my homemade buttercream in my refrigerator in a sealed container. I know some people store in it on the kitchen counter but it gets too warm here in Florida, even during the winter, so mine stays in the fridge. Before frosting, use a butter knife or an offset spatula to mix the buttercream thoroughly.

You need to fluff it up before using it. This is the simplest way to frost cupcakes. Great outcome with all the recipes. Now I need to practice piping! Thanks so very much,Sandy Hertzog.

I am so excited to try the normal buttercream and the peanut butter buttercream! These sound amazing! I have made 2 of the 4 buttercream so far my favorites are the peanut butter buttercream. Love it. I have learn so much, from making the buttercream to learn how to frost. Thanks again. Thank you so much for your instructions! We love getting comments like this.

We are so glad it worked for you, and happy birthday to your cousin. Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Our best tricks for making outrageously delicious cupcakes for any occassion. Mobile Menu Trigger. Subscribe via email ». Facebook Twitter Pinterest. Jump to Recipe. Continue to Content. Slip the frosting tip into the decorating bag.