For a different cupcake decorating look dip the tops of cupcakes in powdered sugar icing ganache or warmed frosting.
Best icing to use for decorating cupcakes.
Is a quick and easy way to decorate everything from cupcakes to wedding cakes.
See more ideas about cupcake cakes cake decorating fondant icing.
I used this for coconut cupcakes so i flavored it with some coconut oil flavoring then topped with toasted shredded coconut.
Be aware that this will develop a light crust when left exposed to the air for several hours.
Hold the cupcake by the paper bottom and dip the top in the frosting which can be tinted any color you wish.
This frosting is better when reserved strictly for decorating.
If i am not using it to decorate a cake with i use my all butter variation.
It is not that usual shortening and sugar bakery icing taste.
Icing fondant recipes wilton icing recipes feature easy to follow instructions and all the ingredients you need to make the best icing for decorating and glazing cakes cupcakes cookies and other delicious treats.
When used for this purpose i find that cutting the ingredients in half gives me plenty to decorate a 2 layer or 9 x 13 cake.
Thankfully these store bought icing hacks can help you turn canned frosting into something that tastes and looks homemade.
How much frosting will you need.
It also may lack that simple from scratch taste.
I always use this when i decorate cakes and i get many many compliments on the wonderful taste.
One recipe however was barely enough to frost ten cupcakes so keep this in mind for any of your frosting or decorating needs.
That always depends on how thick or thin you apply the frosting or how much decorating you do but here are a couple of guidelines.
Our recipe should make enough best buttercream frosting to cover a 9 x 13 sheet cake or a two layer 8 cake.