Techniques

Cupcakes should be easy and fun. Here are some how to's to help you make you cupcakes extra special.

Candy Decorating

Learn the easy steps for melting, molding and dipping the most tempting treats around.

Cupcake Preparation

Discover the secrets to making the perfect cupcakes. Baking to a perfect height and color. Follow our kitchen-tested steps and your cupcakes will be easy, fun and beautiful!


Filling The Cupcake

You can really have fun with flavor when you add a tasty icing, filling, or jam to your baked cupcakes.

Fondant Decorating

Take full advantage of fondant’s easy-to-shape nature! Learn how to hand-form or cut incredible fondant accents—flowers, bows and more.


Icing Basics

Create any color icing you want, then start decorating! Choose the right bag and fill it properly. See how to hold and squeeze the bag for perfectly-formed decorations.

Decorating with Icing

A step-by-step review of each technique from the show! See stars, dots, hearts, and many more decorating essentials.


Covering The Cupcake

You can be as fancy as you want when covering your cupcakes. Use this easy method to serve cupcakes with a professional look. Or, try dipping cupcakes in melted icing!