In the event, you are short on time, and you have to make some kind of birthday cake. Why not make a batch of cupcakes and then cut out the letters that say 'Happy Birthday' and add them to your cakes. 
1. Make a batch of cupcakes of your choosing; I made chocolate cupcakes

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2. Either buy some ready-made chocolate topping or make your own buttercream and place it into a piping bag with a large nozzle.

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3. Pipe some whirls on the top of your cupcakes.

4. Roll out some icing fondant and then cut out the letters to spell Happy Birthday.

5. Place a few of the letters in each of the cupcakes.

6. You could add some sprinkles and a candle for the final effect.


1. Make a batch of cupcakes of your choosing; I made chocolate cupcakes


Chocolate Cupcakes Tutorial
Here is your step by step guide to producing these beautifully fluffy Chocolate cupcakes. Preheat the oven to: Fan assisted: 180°C Regular Oven: 190-200°C Fahrenheit: 356F Gas Mark 4. Equipment and Ingredients Mixing bowl, electric whisk, spatula, Muffin Tin, Muffin cases. Ingredients...
2. Either buy some ready-made chocolate topping or make your own buttercream and place it into a piping bag with a large nozzle.

How to make Buttercream
Here is your step by step guide with pictures showing you how to make a batch of the buttercream that holds its shape. Ingredients & Equipment:- 250g Softened Butter 500g Icing Sugar 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract (Or flavouring of your choice) Optional 2 Teaspoons of Milk or Water Equipment -...
3. Pipe some whirls on the top of your cupcakes.

4. Roll out some icing fondant and then cut out the letters to spell Happy Birthday.

5. Place a few of the letters in each of the cupcakes.

6. You could add some sprinkles and a candle for the final effect.

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