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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