Easy Tips for Great Cupcakes Every Time 🧁
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Easy Tips for Great Cupcakes Every Time 🧁

Cupcakes don’t have to be perfect to be delicious and appealing to the eye. Sometimes, a simple cupcake with a sprinkle of confectioners' sugar is all it takes to create something truly delightful. The most important part is to have fun in the process and share the joy with others. Whether you’re going for something elaborate or keeping it simple, these tips will help you create cupcakes that are both yummy and beautiful.

Tips for Baking Cupcakes.

  • Don’t Over mix the Batter
    Once you’ve added the flour, mix just until combined. Over mixing can lead to dense, tough cupcakes instead of light, airy ones.
  • Use a Mix for Convenience
    If you're short on time, use a mix as your base. Our Universal Cake Mix is perfect for this—it can be customised by adding different flavours, such as vanilla, almond, and strawberry, to create unique cupcakes in a snap.
  • Use a Cookie Scoop for Evenly Sized Cupcakes
    For uniform cupcakes, use a cookie scoop or ice cream scoop to portion the batter into the cupcake liners. This ensures each cupcake bakes evenly.
  • Don’t Overfill the Liners
    Fill your cupcake liners about two-thirds full. Overfilling can cause the batter to overflow, resulting in flat or uneven cupcakes.
  • Bake in the Centre of the Oven
    Place your cupcake tray in the centre of a pre-warmed oven for the most even baking. If you're baking multiple trays, rotate them halfway through the baking time.
  • Check for Doneness with a Toothpick
    To avoid over baking, check your cupcakes a few minutes before the suggested time. Insert a toothpick into the center; if it comes out clean or with a few crumbs, they're done!
  • Cool Completely Before Frosting or Decorating
    Allow your cupcakes to cool completely before frosting. If the cupcakes are too warm, the frosting will melt and slide off.

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    Tips for Decorating Cupcakes

  • Make A Simple Homemade Icing Recipe

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    Ingredients:

    • 2 cups (240g) icing sugar
    • 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter, softened
    • 2-3 tablespoons (30-45ml) milk
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • Food colouring- add a few drops to colour the icing 

    In a bowl, combine the icing sugar and butter. Add the vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of milk. Beat until smooth and creamy. Add more milk, a little at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.

  • Nutella or Your favourite Nut Butter as a Quick Icing
    For an even quicker option, you can use Nutella as icing! Simply spread it on top of your cooled cupcakes for a deliciously rich and chocolatey finish or buy a premade icing.
  • Use a Piping Bag for Professional Frosting
    For a polished look, use a piping bag with a star tip to swirl frosting onto your cupcakes. If you don’t have a piping bag, you can use a ziplock bag with the corner snipped off. 
  • Get Creative with Toppings-
    Decorate your cupcakes with fun toppings like sprinkles, coloured sugar, chocolate shavings, candy, edible glitter, and cookies (whole or crumbled up). You can also add fresh or dried fruit, coconut flakes, , nuts, or even edible flowers (fresh or dried) for a beautiful touch. Try a drizzle of chocolate, caramel or your favourite jam over the topping. 
  • Store Properly to Keep Fresh
    Store your cupcakes in an airtight container to keep them fresh. If you need to store them longer, they can be frozen for up to three months—just frost them after thawing!