Wow, how can it be almost mid September? Halloween is only six or so weeks away! Now is the time to start planning for your Halloween party and all the decorating. We included some pictures of cupcake decorations below to get those creative juices flowing! Photo Credit: Cupcakes by Dana Photo Credit: Cakes By Occasion…
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Snowmen Cupcakes Will Melt Your Heart
This particular take on snowman cupcakes results in some very cute looking snowmen. Surprisingly simple and easy to make, these snowmen will easily win the hearts of your friends. Snowman Cupcakes via Sweet Christmas by Sharon Bowers © Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 2012 Yields 6 snowmen Ingredients for the cupcakes 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened 1/2 cup…
The Hobbit – 12 Dwarves, Bilbo, Gandalf, and Gollum Cupcakes
Imaginarium Cakes, a bakery in Wellington, New Zealand, put together these amazing themed cupcakes in celebration of The Hobbit, which was filmed on location in New Zealand. They feature Bilbo, Gandalf, Thorin, and his company of Dwarfs. Imaginarium also put together “dragon scorched” cupcakes for a separate event, with Smaug atop his golden treasure. Guests had the…
Christmas Cupcakes – Santa Claus, Christmas Tree, and Holly
Take frosting and cupcake decorating skills to a whole new level this Christmas. You won’t want to eat these cupcakes once you’re finished decorating them. Thanks to Cupcake Diary in Spain for this tutorial! The cupcakes that illustrate are no new recipe, are the vanilla and cinnamon cupcakes I made some time ago and they are a…
Wreath Cupcakes
Today we have a recipe AND a decorating idea! Your Cup of Cake has a few easy (or relatively easy) decorating ideas but we will stick with the wreath for this post. Or maybe you are just looking for an easy and delicious chocolate cupcake and frosting recipe. No problem, happy to help. Now get the…
Thanksgiving Carmelcopia Cupcakes
I’m sort of skipping over Halloween, not sure why. If you are looking for Halloween decorating ideas, please visit our Pinterest page for fun and ghoulish cupcakes. Today we are going to jump ahead to Thanksgiving. It’s only a month away! These are easy and cute cupcakes from Two Sisters Crafting. You can use your favorite…
Jack Skellington Cupcakes
Halloween is almost here! Wasn’t it just summer a day ago? For those of you who plan ahead, we have an easy cupcake decorating idea from Frugal Mom eh! that will sure to be a hit with all the kids….and adults! In fact, why not get the kids involved in decorating , too! Jack Skellington Cupcakes…
Baseball Glove Cupcakes
It’s summer (well, not technically but close enough) and that means baseball for lots of kids. Or maybe you know a baseball fan. Either way, these cupcakes from Better Homes and Gardens are easy to make and very cool for anyone who loves baseball. The cake part is made from a basic yellow cake mix but…
Frog Cupcakes
How fun are these cupcakes from Parenting? I decided to leave the birthday designation out because sometimes you just need a fun cupcake for kids (or adults!). Feel free to use any cake recipe that you like as long as you use green wrappers. Or why not use a white cake mix with green food…
Love Monster Cupcakes
Can you believe it is almost Valentine’s Day? Sort of. You still have almost a month to plan something, like a cupcake. These adorable cupcakes from Buttercream Blondie are fun and cute, perfect for adults or kids. In fact, I bet the kids would LOVE to help decorate! This is a decoration only post, feel free to…
Reindeer Cupcakes
Sometimes you just have to go with cute. Pictures of Reindeer cupcakes have been floating around various places for a while, but without instructions. Your Cup of Cake fixed that by coming up with these step by step instructions. You can use your favorite cupcake recipe instead (if you have one) but stick with a non…
Frankenstein Cupcakes
I admit to not wanting to take on a cupcake project with difficult decorations – even for a holiday. They are pretty to look at but then gone so very fast. After all that work! But these cupcakes from Your Cup of Cake aren’t all that hard and are more craftsy than decorating. Or at…