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    Home » Blog » Video Tutorials » Themes and Occasions Video Tutorials » Kids

    Buttercream Dragon Cupcake Tutorial!

    February 16, 2011 By Melissa Diamond 6 Comments

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    In this free cake decorating video tutorial, I'm going to demonstrate how to make adorable dragon or dinosaur themed cupcakes with buttercream piping! 

    We will demonstrate a few different designs so that you can pick and choose from your favorites, or make them all! We hope that you enjoy the video! 

     

    Adorable Buttercream Dragon Cupcakes! Tutorial from MyCakeSchool.com's member section. Online Cake Tutorials & Free Cake Recipes! ;0)

     

    What Kind of Buttercream is Best for Buttercream Piping?

    Any medium consistency buttercream recipe would work well for these dragon cupcakes.

    We like to use a crusting "American Buttercream" which is a simple combination of butter (or shortening or a combo of both), confectioners sugar, a splash of milk, pinch of salt, and flavorings.

    If you are wanting to use a smoothing method like the Viva Paper Towel Method or Roller Method, you will need a crusting buttercream. 

    Two of our most commonly used American Buttercream recipes are: Classic Vanilla Buttercream and Fluffy Vanilla Buttercream .

    Buttercream Consistency

    As I mentioned, a medium consistency buttercream is great for piping these dinosaur cupcakes.

    I consider medium consistency to be soft enough to easily flow from a piping bag, but thick enough to hold its shape - whether you are piping dinosaurs, cupcake swirls, or buttercream borders.

    If your buttercream is too thick, add a little more milk. If your buttercream frosting is too thin, add a bit more confectioners sugar. 

    More Free Dragon & Dinosaur Cake Ideas

    Did you know that we also have a Free Dragon Cake Video Tutorial? This is such a fun cake also, and just as with these cupcakes, it can double as a dinosaur cake (with a little change here and there)!

    Learn to Make a Dragon Cake in this My Cake School video tutorial!

     

    We also have a fun Dinosaur Cake Tutorial (free video) which would be a great kids birthday cake as well! 

     

    Free Dinosaur Cake Video Tutorial!

     

    Finally, we have a really EASY Dinosaur Cupcake Cake which is a free step by step tutorial from our blog for you to keep in mind too! 

    Learn how to make a cute and easy Dinosaur Cupcake cake

     

    Enjoy the Video!

    We hope that you enjoy this cute little Dragon Cupcake video tutorial! If you give these a try, we would love for you to leave a photo and comment below!

     


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    1. kathrynscraftycakes September 12, 2011 at 6:25 pm

      This online school is the best thing EVER!!! I've been wanting to take classes, but it's so hard to make time and you don't get to pick and choose what you want to learn. This is brilliant! Thanks Melissa this is taking my cake skills to a whole other level!!! :)

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    2. Melissa Diamond September 21, 2011 at 10:31 am

      Thank you so much!!! :0)

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    3. Katie Rogers May 2, 2012 at 6:13 am

      I am making these this week!!! My husbands squadron is the Draggins, so this will go perfect for our even this weekend!! Can't wait to watch it and make them!! You make everything so simple! :) THANKS!!

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    4. Melissa Diamond May 2, 2012 at 10:57 am

      Thanks Katie! I know they will love them :0)

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    5. Theresa Frederick March 5, 2015 at 7:37 pm

      Hello..I am so glad I found the ad on FB. A friend and I took the Wilton 4 cake decorating classes at Michaels. We took all 4 ..4 week classes. We learnt the basics and spent a lot of money lol. ..I am so happy to have this wonderful awesome opportunity and at such an affordable price right from home. You explain them all so well. I have watched several since signing up recently. I will tell others about you. I will be signing again next year! Again TY, Theresa

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    6. Melissa Diamond March 5, 2015 at 7:41 pm

      Theresa, thank you so much for your kind words about our site! I am so glad that you found us and are happy with our site! I hope you'll stop by often ;0) xo

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