It's All In The Tip!

I am often asked how I get that fancy swirl of frosting on top of my cupcakes and so I thought I'd share my secret - it's all about the tip!  Selecting different frosting tips can give you looks from fanciful to elegant.

To get the smooth look of the green cupcake above, you need to use a large round frosting tip (try a number 1A or 2A).

To get the swirled looks of the purple and pink cupcakes above, you need to use a large closed or open star tip (try a number 1M or 1C).

One thing to note - if you're using sprinkles they often adhere better to the swirled frosting as they can settle between the swirls.  If you're using cupcake toppers then I like the smooth frosting look.

Have fun experimenting!