I always find myself looking for cupcake decorating ideas a few times each year (usually for birthdays and special school events for the kids). Pinterest has no shortage of photos and tutorials of beautifully decorated cupcakes, to be sure. But here’s the thing: I need ideas that look cute and that require very minimal time, skills and special equipment. So that knocks out about 95% of the options I see! For my future reference, and for yours, I have come up with a list of 16 EASY cupcake decorating ideas. I hope these help you out when you are looking for some practical ideas!
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Cute and Clever Toppings:
DIY Mikey Mouse Silhouettes, MomDot
Rootbeer Float Cupcakes, My Sweet Sanity
Monkey Cupcakes, Simply Budgeted
Fruit toppings:
Strawberry Mimosa Cupcakes, Oh My Veggies
Red Velvet Cupcakes with Coconut Cream Cheese Icing, She’s Got Flavor
Red, White and Blue Cupcakes, About.com
Candy Toppings
WHOPPERS Chocolate Malt Cupcakes, Food, Family & Finds
OREO Stuffed Cupcakes, Food, Family & Finds
Icing Made Easy
Make Your Own Icing Bag, Sensibly Sara
Surprises Inside
Peanut Butter Filled Chocolate Cupcakes, A Hen’s Nest
Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes, Clever Housewife
Pineapple Cheesecake Cupcakes, She’s Got Flavor
Different Baking Cup Ideas
Themed Cupcake Wrappers, Stuff Parents Need
Making Cupcakes in a Heart Shape, Clever Housewife
Parchment Paper Turned Into Baking Cups, Stuff Parents Need
Square Cupcakes, Food, Family & Finds
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Tara C says
Thanks for posting this – I enjoy the TASTE of my baking, but the appearance (glob of frosting smeared across the top of a lump of cake) leaves a lot to be desired. I really want to try making the pumpkin pie cupcakes for my son’s Halloween party at school!
Debbie Welchert says
What a great list for making cupcakes. I’m definitely trying the Pineapple Cheesecake Cupcakes.
Jennifer @ My Sweet Sanity says
Thanks for linking to my cupcakes! 🙂
Tiffany Merritt says
And thank you for having a great cupcake idea! 🙂