Have you often thought about trying cupcakes but never got around to it. Give it a go. They are simple, fun to make and the results are so rewarding. Some people have a tried and true recipe that they don't deviate from, whilst others like to experiment. Regardless of your preferences you will find baking your own cupcakes a rewarding experience.
Some ideas about decorating cupcakes
Because more and more people are exploring the use of cupcakes as a cake alternative for their parties, you will be surprised at some of the popular cupcake ideas around.
Wedding cupcakes
If you and your fiance want to have an all original wedding, then why not try using cupcakes as a replacement to your wedding cake. But, if you are concerned about the shape and size, don't worry because you don't have to bake a gigantic cupcake. The trick is to carefully and artistically stack the small cakes to match the height and shape of a typical wedding cake. This can be achieved by using a glass container. The container is designed so that it can hold a decent amount of cupcakes while still keeping its shape.
Use them in themed parties
Themed parties will never be the same with the use of cupcakes. you see, children move around all the time at parties. Just imagine the hassle that it will bring to you when clean-up time comes. Not counting the inconvenience of slicing and plating them up. Children can move around while eating cupcakes as they are an informal type of desert.
Highlight sporting events
You may have already experienced it yourself, friends and relatives cheering on their respective teams during a boxing match or basketball game. Use this to your advantage. Enhance the mood by creating cupcakes in your team's colors. You can even put the team colored logo on them.
Think Out Of the Box
Cupcakes with Veggies A lot of pastry chefs these days add vegetables to their pastries. You see, people are slowly becoming aware of the risks of obesity and diabetes. Creative cooks are using vegetables in their recipes to alleviate this problem. Some of the healthy ingredients are, pureed fruits, nut milk and juices. This results in yummy but healthy cakes that are not too sweet. Those who are health conscious will not worry about indulging in.
Cupcakes will always be a part of everyone's daily activities. You will see them everywhere. Coffee shops, school canteens, bakeries and at work. Even when you are tired and can't be bothered making something they are great as snacks.