How To Throw a Cupcake Decorating Party: A blog about having a cupcake decorating party.

Introduction

Cupcake decorating parties are a great way to have fun with friends and family. They’re also a great way to bring people together who don’t know each other very well, which is why they work so well at birthday parties!

Supplies

You will need:

• Cupcake liners
• Sprinkles
• Toothpicks (to stick the cupcake liners to)
• Cupcake stands (to hold your cupcakes as you decorate them)

You will probably also want to have on hand an icing bag and icing tips for piping frosting on top of your decorated cupcakes. You can buy pre-made bags or make your own out of parchment paper or freezer bags. Icing tips come in many different shapes, but one type is often called a Wilton #1M tip which has a large open end that’s perfect for creating large swooshes of frosting. If you’re choosing to make these yourself, be sure to get clear plastic piping bags so that anyone who happens upon their creation won’t mistake them for trash!

Cupcakes

• Make sure you have enough cupcakes.
• Make sure you have the right kind of cupcake.
• Make sure you have a variety of flavors.
• Make sure you have the right kind of frosting.
• Decorations are extra, but they are fun to eat!

Frosting and Other Toppings

Now that you’ve got your cake and cupcakes, the last step is to add frosting and toppings. You can do this either before or after baking, although it’s always nice to have a few extra options at the ready if your guests want something different than what you planned on.

If you’re making your own frostings and toppings:

• Buttercream icing (yields about 1 cup) – 2 sticks softened butter, 1 tablespoon milk or heavy cream, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Decorating Stations

You can create a variety of stations for your guests to work at.

• You can have one station for writing names on cupcakes, and another station for decorating them with icing.
• You have to have frosting in different colours, so you can make different colour themes (for example: red and white stripes).
• You could also have an option that allows people to mix their own frosting colours!

Cupcake decorating parties can be a lot of fun.

• You will need cupcakes. It’s as simple as that. In my experience, there is nothing like cupcakes to bring people together and break the ice at parties. Whether you want simple vanilla or something more adventurous like red velvet with cream cheese frosting, having a variety of flavors and colors will make everyone happy!
• Frosting & Toppings: Having lots of different kinds of frosting on hand can really help bring out each person’s individual style in decorating their own cupcake. You may also want some sprinkles or other toppings to add an extra bit of fun!
• Decorating Stations: I have found that having a few areas for each person to sit down comfortably with their supplies makes it easier for them to relax and focus on decorating their cupcake instead of worrying about others watching them do so from behind a camera lens (if this is something you would like).

Conclusion

We hope you’ve learned something new about cupcake decorating parties. They are a great way to get together with friends and family, as well as make some delicious treats!