Today I'm sharing the CUTEST Nursery Rhyme Cupcake Tutorial! This step by step cupcake tutorial will show you how to make adorable cupcake toppers simply & easily! These cupcakes would be perfect for baby showers!
Although I'm not wild about eating fondant, I do LOVE cupcake toppers! They can be easily removed, revealing yummy buttercream underneath--and they really do make for a sweet presentation.
Let's get started!
First, cut out some fondant shapes with cookie cutters--I like to do this at least 2-3 days in advance. If you have CMC or tylose powder, knead a little into your fondant--it will dry faster!
I chose shapes large enough to nearly cover the tops of my cupcakes. All are approximately 2 inches wide. Save any extra shapes for another time!
These have all dried nice and firm on parchment paper. I have my piping bag fitted with a tip 4B (use whatever you like for piping swirls!)
Now that our fondant shapes have dried nice a firm, it's time to create our toppers! Here are 5 designs for you to experiment with!
For the Three Little Pigs, you'll notice that I used both ends of a Wilton tip 12 to cut out 2 different sizes of circles--- faces & snouts! :0)
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star....
Now, frost your cupcakes! I used a swirl of my favorite crusting vanilla buttercream and topped off with our cute creations!
I hope you'll give these a try! The technique is great no matter what your theme! Need some great cupcake or cake recipes? Don't miss the Cakes & Cupcakes listed in our Recipes section. Our favorites!
Have a great weekend everyone!
Adorable! My faves are the 3 little pigs and humpty dumpty! What a great idea for cupcake toppers!
Melissa...
I thought that I was creative..but you never cease to amaze me. I shall never look at my Wilton tips the same again. I have used them for cutting circles..but pig snouts and moons,etc..who knew??? too cute.
Thanks Lauren & Sam! Sam, I'm glad you are seeing your piping tips in a different light, lol :0) !! There really are a lot of possibilities!
They're great Melissa! Well done :)
LOVE THESE!! THey are soooo cute!! Can't wait to try them out!
Excellent Melisa! You never disappoint me! It is such a sweet experience visiting your wonderful site. With love from Chile!!!!
Thank you pomita12345!! I'm so glad that you are happy with the site!
I just discovered your blog today, thanks to Sweetopia, and have been spending my time looking at all of your wonderful treats! When I saw this cupcake group I knew I needed to comment! Absolutely adorable!! If I ever make baby shower cupcakes, this will be my first idea.
Thank you so much for this wonderful tutorial! I made them for a baby shower and they turned out delightful (not quite as nice as yours, but still far better than I expected for my first try at fondant)! https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/p_7ebgjWOCATjL72vp08XZ432bNkn1lOuYknfhY8sb4?feat=directlink
están realmente bellisimos , gracias
Was looking for a beautiful design for my kids birthday and I stumbled on this. Wow! So adorable every kid would love this. Thanks Melissa for sharing.