So I have another question for you guys! I have 50 cupcakes do along with a two-tier cake for Saturday, I’m going to do the cake tomorrow. But when would be a good time to start the cupcakes so they could be done and out-of-the-way? They will be ice with buttercream? Any suggestions thanks!

I guess it depends upon how you plan to decorate the cupcakes, but my first thought was to bake them today, pop them in the freezer, then when you've finished decorating the cake, defrost the cupcakes and put a quick swirl on top.  Your can even freeze them already frosted, if you prefer.

 Yeah I’m just doing a swirl on top and that’s it. How long do you think they need to be out of the freezer before I ice them? 

I rarely make cupcakes, but I let my cake layers defrost for a couple of hours.  That should be sufficent or you could take them out the night before.

Honestly, I wouldn't even bother freezing the cupcakes.  I would bake them, let them cool, place them in an airtight container with a layer of cling wrap to cover the tops (just as an extra precaution to keep them from drying out) and then add the swirl of buttercream tomorrow after you are finished your cake.

I agree with Freckles0829 Being that this is 3 days before due date, I’d bake and leave in an airtight container as she stated. Just sit container in a cool area. I  personally wouldn’t cover cupcakes with anything, cling film, wax paper etc. Will make the cupcakes sweat.  There already protected from drying out by being in a container. I’ve baked cupcakes and stored in a container up to 4 days and then iced them. Perfectly fine, still lovely and moist. If I’ve had a lot to make, baked and froze up to a month before.