In part 1, we reviewed cupcake flavors and decoration options. Now we have arrived at the fun part, decorating. Each cupcake is a blank canvas, ready for your creativity to come to life. Let your inner artist come out to play.

Decorated Cupcakes:
Flock of Sheep

Floral

Floral

Cookie Monster & Friend

Sealife

Unicorns

Valentine’s Day

Halloween

Christmas

Snowman

Cupcake Design & Presentation:
Cupcake Art

Two things to remember: 1) We eat with our eyes first and 2) Presentation is everything. In the photo above, the layout may look random, but it’s by design. Touches of red and blue draw your eye across the composition. Dark chocolates contrast with colorful tart berries floating upon waves of buttercream icing. Subtle variations in the pastel blue wrappers serve as a perfect backdrop. Let’s see what’s creatively possible…

Mini Cupcake Pops

Flowerpot Cupcakes

Square Cupcakes in Geometric Pattern

Chocolate Strawberry Cupcake ala Mode

Easter Cupcakes on a Tiered Tower

Christmas Cupcakes in Wire Stand

Spring Cupcakes in Tiered Tray

Floral Cupcakes Centerpiece

Quilling Paper Cupcakes – no calories, no allergens, and completely guiltfree (lol)

I don’t know about you but I’m seriously craving cupcakes! Unfortunately, it’s too late for baking, but there’s always tomorrow. I hope you are inspired by these ideas. Please let me know your favorites in the comments. Enjoy your cupcakes and eat one for me. (lol)

Thanks for Reading & Happy Crafting!

Cupcakes are the perfect choice to satisfy your sweet tooth. They are quick to make, fun to decorate, easily portable, and the quantity allows experimentation with multiple designs. We will begin with flavors, followed by decorating options. Let’s begin and let your creativity soar.

Cupcake Flavors: (can be included in cakes, toppings and fillings)
Blueberries & Cream

Carrot Cake

Chocolate Cheese

Chocolate Chip

Salted Caramel

Vanilla & Chocolate Swirl

Chocolate Raspberry with Buttercream Icing

Butterscotch & Chocolate

Chocolate Chili

Red Velvet

Lime Mandarin Orange

Cupcake Decorating Options:
Piped Icing & Candy

Ombre Icing & Sprinkles

Chocolate Dipped & Cookies

Fruit & Edible Flowers

Fondant

Sugar Paste Flowers

Modeling Chocolate

There are infinite combinations of cupcake flavors and decorating ideas. I hope you give decorating a try. In part two, we will see delicious cupcake designs.

Thanks for Reading & Happy Crafting!