cupcakes

Wednesday 18:30 pm - 20:30 pm - As part of the Cake Baking & Decorating Course You will first be shown a demonstration on how to make flavoured sponge cupcakes and then progress onto piping where you will learn the techniques of how to create two-tone rose swirls and finish your design with...

To make the same-sized cupcakes, simply use an ice cream scoop to measure out your batter/mixture into muffin cases before baking; it’s more accurate and less messy. The diameter of my ice cream scoop is approx 5 cm in diameter, which is a medium-sized scoop...

To create an inside colour surprise to your cake simply add/stir in sprinkles or edible polka dots to your mix/batter before you place your mixture in tins/cake cases. Then bake in the oven as normal and voila colourful cupcakes. The kids will love it! Hints, Tips and Tools Basic Baking...

The difference between cupcakes and muffins is the fact that Muffins are larger in size and depth. Therefore, when baking please ensure you use the correct tin or tray. Below is a picture of both a cupcake and muffin tin. The silver one is the one used to bake small cupcakes (fairy cakes) and...

This tool is used for modelling and adding effects to your icing/fondant. It has three interchangeable wheels that create quilting, stitching, zig-zag designs etc. Please see my Lemon Flower Cupcakes for some effects. Hints, Tips and Tools Basic Baking and Cake Decorating Recipes and Guides...

These were the Christmas Muffins I baked today, my house definitely smelt like Christmas! 👩‍🍳

These lemon flavoured cupcakes are a piece of citrus heaven, they are lovely on the outside, light and fluffy on the inside and a truly charming treat. The pattern design on the top of the cakes was created using a pme design wheel. The lifted flower design was used by adding tylo powder to...

Icing sugar, or confectioners sugar as it’s also known in the US, can have multiple uses. Firstly it can be used for lightly dusting your work surface; this allows you to roll out your icing, fondant or sugarpaste, ensuring that it doesn’t stick to it. It is also used in the ingredients to...

Circle cutters have multiple uses and can be used for cutting pastry, cake icing or scone shapes. These are a must-have in any baking kitchen. Hints, Tips and Tools Basic Baking and Cake Decorating Recipes and Guides Tutorials

Here is your step-by-step guide to making beautiful Victoria Cupcakes. Preheat the oven to one of the following: Fan assisted: 180°C Regular Oven: 190-200°C Fahrenheit: 356F Gas Mark 4. Equipment: Mixing bowl Electric whisk Spatula Muffin Tin, Muffin cases. Ingredients: 150g or 6oz...

To prevent your cupcake from moving whilst piping, then place the cupcake in a slim glass which will hold it still. This frees up both your hands allowing you to concentrate on holding the piping bag correctly and perfecting your swirl. Also, see the piping video on the tutorial for...