I know this is probably pretty simple, but I just haven't seen how to do it -- how do you make the cupcake cakes?

TIA -- Sarah

i read a tutorial recently and this is what it said...when you take the cc's out of the oven , level them by placing something flat on top for a moment or two to make them all the same height. then "glue" them down close together on your board with some icing. using a spatula or large icing tip, frost over the whole thing. after crusting for a few moments, smooth over it with a viva paper towel or a foam roller/parchment paper... then decorate as desired. add a border if you'd like.

dont forget to let them cool before icing.

You can also lay them down according to the shape you want. In otherwards, if you were doing sponge bob, you would have a more rectangle shape, if you were doing elmo, then a more oval shape. These are pretty simple to do and fun. Good Luck.

You must place the cupcakes staggered so that there will be no spaces between them. This will cause irregular edges.
My best tip for a cupcake cake is to frost with the icing tip, then smooth it over. This way the cupcakes won't tip over while frosting them. I don't glue mine down ... but I've only made a few in my life.

Thanks everyone -- I'll have to give this a try some time!

Sarah

Hi Sarah...

When I made my cupcake cake, I put the cupcakes in the shape of the character that I was making. I "glued" down the cupcakes on the outside edge of the design, by putting icing on them. Then, I just iced like I would a cake. It was pretty simple, but did take a little getting used to. I then put a frozen buttercream transfer on top of the cupcakes.

Here's mine...I made it for a church activity....

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