I’m definitely not a gourmet baker, but when it comes time to decorate cupcakes for a party, I like them to look fabulous. Luckily, you don’t need special piping bags or fancy metal tips to decorate ...

You can always shellac frosting over your cupcakes, but learning a few simple but sophisticated techniques can give your pretty pastries a professional touch, not to mention impress your friends and ...

I was very close to frosting this week's cupcakes with a pastry bag—they would have looked very pretty. But I couldn't find a tip to do it. (As a side note, BA has a helpful video on how to use a ...

These butterscotch cupcakes are soft, fluffy, and tasty. Melted butterscotch chips are mixed into the batter for a rich flavor. They are topped with vanilla frosting and a drizzle of homemade ...

Any good cupcake always has a good frosting. There are many different types of frosting, but the most popular is buttercream, which is is just that: butter that has been creamed with sugar, creating a ...

Using an electric mixer, beat butter in a bowl until pale and fluffy (about 5 minutes). Gradually add icing sugar mixture and milk, beating constantly until combined. If tinting icing with food ...