Fancy Cupcake Ideas

Creating fancy cupcakes is a matter of having the right tools and creative ideas. There are endless ways to create fancy cupcakes that are appropriate for any event. Using liners, icing and high-quality ingredients will allow you to make cupcakes that are delicious and beautiful. With a few pointers, you are sure to create cupcakes that are crowd pleasers. Add this to my Recipe Box.

Ganache-Dipped Cupcakes

Dipping your cupcakes in ganache is a sophisticated and simple way to dress up your cakes. Ganache consists of fine dark chocolate that you melt into heavy cream. You will use two parts chocolate to one part cream. Measurements will depend on the amount of cupcakes you plan to decorate. Once your ganache-dipped cupcakes have cooled, finish the cupcake with a small, edible flower or a few dark chocolate shavings.

Icing Flowers

Icing flowers a timeless way to decorate cupcakes for birthdays or Mother's ay. Use a pastry bag fitted with a small slanted pastry tip. Open the pastry bag, and place over a wide-mouthed cup for easy filling. Fill the pastry bag with your favorite icing recipe. Twist the top the pastry bag closed, and apply pressure on the icing. Practice creating flower designs on a plate before applying this technique to your cupcakes.

Cupcake Liners

Cupcakes liners come in an array of colors and designs perfect for any occasion. You can purchase these at any craft supply store ,or in the baking section of your local grocers. For weddings or showers choose cupcake liners with delicate lace detailing. For birthdays, use cupcake liners that match the theme of the party such as cartoon characters, balloons of favorite colors. You can find holiday cupcake liners for every holiday including Halloween, Easter, Christmas or Valentine's Day. Consider using two cupcake liners per cupcake for each cupcake for a more professional look.

Cupcake Displays

Arranging your cupcakes in a creative way can make any ordinary cupcake look extraordinary. Clear acrylic plastic display boxes layered in the formation of steps will create a sophisticated and chic display for your cupcakes. For a whimsical way to display cupcakes that will add height to your table, place them on stacked cake stands with decorative edges.

Piped Icing

Swirled icing is the quintessential way to decorate cupcakes. The technique takes some practice with a pastry bag and a open star pastry tip. Start at by outlining the top rim of your cupcake with an even circle of icing. Fill this circle with a swirl of icing. Continue this process, making each layer slightly smaller than the one before until you reach a peak.

Toppings

Personalize your cupcakes with toppings that match the theme of your event. Add color-contrasting sprinkles or edible pearls, or pipe a scripted monogram in icing for impressive cupcakes.