Hi There,

I am new to cake/cuppie decorating and would like to vary the way I frost my cupcakes. I either do a swirl or a big rose swirl on top, as I don't know any other methods. I have covered them in fonant before, but I prefer frosting that gives the cuppie a bit of height.

Does anyone have any suggest and tips that I needs to use to create different effects?

Thanks

Check on cakejournal.com she has some interesting ideas on icing cupcakes in her tutorial. Have fun

Check on cakejournal.com she has some interesting ideas on icing cupcakes in her tutorial. Have fun

There are actually lots of great ideas online, try browsing about them and you'll be surprised on what you'll see!

Check out ShamsD on flickr, she's a total artist!
Just mess about with your piping bag and different tips, try different pressures, different wrist movements, there's heaps you can do.
Also try youtube, a lot of my favourites are cupcake techniques. My vids aren't much good yet but try my channel just to see my favourites. it's njoycakes.

To make a smooth swirl, just cut the tip off a disposable piping bag. The higher you cut it, the fatter the swirl will be.