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    Home » Cake Decorating Tutorials » The Basics

    Cupcake Video Tutorial--The Basics!

    March 15, 2021 By Melissa Diamond 58 Comments

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    In this video, you will learn the basics of how to make beautiful cupcakes!

    We'll show you how to create swirls of frosting with various tips, simple flowers, how to stripe the bag, how to create an "icing plug" for multi-toned piping, how to inject your cupcakes with fillings, and more! 

     

    Cupcake Decorating Basics

     

     

    Materials for Cupcake Decorating

    We used our Fluffy Vanilla Buttercream Frosting Recipe- our Classic Vanilla Buttercream  is a great choice also!

    In the video, I am using the following piping tips:
    Wilton2D or 1M for the ridged swirl or buttercream rose swirls
    Wilton 21 for a smaller ridged swirl/design
    Ateco 808- huge round tip (for smooth swirls or a quick way to frost your cupcake before smoothing)
    Wilton 12- Medium sized round tip (same use as above)

    104 petal/ruffle tip

    Viva Paper Towel (the smoothing technique that we demonstrated used this brand of paper towel which has no quilting or impressions). 

    For even more on the Viva Paper Towel Method of Smoothing (especially for decorating cakes rather than cupcakes) check out our free video: Viva Paper Towel Method of Smoothing

    Enjoy the Video!

    Thanks for stopping by! We hope that you enjoy this cake decorating tutorial and find some techniques you'd like to try! Let us know if you have any questions in the comments below! 

    If you are looking for more videos on buttercream piping techniques, check out our videos on How to Pipe with a Star Tip, How to Pipe with Ruffle & Petal Tips, and How to Pipe with Round Piping Tips!

     

    Cupcake Basics Tutorial

     

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    1. Anita Barron April 26, 2012 at 3:37 pm

      I'm so glad I joined this website. I know how to do the swirl wth the 1m tube . But I can't wait to try the toppers.Thank so much .You are a great teacher.

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    2. Melissa Diamond April 26, 2012 at 5:22 pm

      Thanks so much everyone for your comments!!

      Reply
    3. Tina July 3, 2012 at 5:48 pm

      do you have another option instead of the 1M for the two tone? I am in the process of making cupcakes for tomorrow (july 4th) and thought I already had the 1M but I don't...and the closest hobby store is about 15 miles from here......... ugh.....

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    4. Melissa Diamond July 3, 2012 at 6:12 pm

      Hi Tina--Do you have a 2D tip? Any large star tip would do for the big ridged swirls. I don't think that you could do the "icing plug" technique that I show in the video because the plastic wrap would probably be difficult to pull through a small or closed star....but you could certainly take your spatula and spread one side of the bag with one shade, and the other side of the bag with another.

      You can make pretty two toned cupcakes even with smaller tips, it just takes a little longer ;0)

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    5. Tina July 3, 2012 at 6:24 pm

      thanx for such the quick response......I just went ahead and sent my son to get me the 1M tip......

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    6. Kristi Hickam July 7, 2012 at 7:16 am

      Hello, love the tutorial. I was wondering where you bought the cup cake liners that you use in the video? Thanks so much

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    7. Clodia Myers September 1, 2012 at 10:48 am

      Does anyone have a GREAT cupcake recipe?

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    8. Paula October 24, 2012 at 2:32 pm

      This is a great video. Very easy to follow. I did ask this question in the "forum" section, but may I ask again, as Melissa did touch upon it in this video...for the cookie scoop and batter quantity size to be consistent..how many times do you fill the cookie scoop with batter for each cupcake?

      Reply
    9. Julia Noguera October 29, 2012 at 11:33 pm

      I cant see the cupcake tutorial.

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    10. Melissa Diamond October 29, 2012 at 11:52 pm

      Hi Julia--It was playing for me when I pulled it up just now but I re-embedded the video from our host site just in case that would make a difference for you. If you are still unable to play it, it's probably a sign that something on your computer needs updating (for instance, your browser or flash player) -- Send me an e-mail at info@mycakeschool.com if you are still unable to play and we can discuss!

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    11. Anny bakes... February 10, 2013 at 12:05 pm

      Where can I find the cupcake liners you use?

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    12. BeBe February 10, 2013 at 11:52 pm

      Hi Anny, I buy liners from a local store made by Fox Run. I also order another brand from cakesupplies4u.com, here is a link, http://www.cakesupplies4u.com/Products/White-Cupcake-Baking-Cup-Liners__85-10312.aspx

      Global Sugar Art also has them, product ID# 22292

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