Back to Basics – Learn How to Frost Cupcakes

Sometimes even seasoned bakers can learn a thing or two kicking it back to basics.  You might learn a basic technique that is new to you, or you might be inspired to twist something basic into something new and unique.  Either way – this walk through on how to frost cupcakes should be fun!

Gloria over at Gloria’s Treats does a fantastic job of explaining what various piping tips look like and even shares some basic recipes for frosting that hold up well.

You can check it out here: http://www.glorioustreats.com/2011/08/cupcake-basics-how-to-frost-cupcakes.html 

Links to her frosting recipes are:

• American Buttercream: http://glorioustreats.com/2011/08/american-buttercream-frosting-recipe.html
• Cream Cheese Frosting: http://www.glorioustreats.com/2010/02/recipe-cream-cheese-frosting.html 
• Swiss Merinque Buttercream: http://sweetapolita.com/2011/04/swiss-meringue-buttercream-demystified/ 

And don’t forget – if you have our EZFrost Machine, you can use any piping bag tip you’d like use, so you can create all of these beautiful styles and so many more quickly, easily, and pain-free.   If you don’t have our machine yet, just click the button below to see a video of it in action!