Food & Party Planning Ideas
Patriotic Cupcakes Shine All Summer Long
Cupcakes decked out in red, white and blue are a splashy addition to any summer celebration.
For baking convenience, use a cake mix and ice cupcakes to a smooth finish with a spatula. Either ready-to-use or homemade icing can be used. Festive cupcake liners and simple toppings, like star-shaped sprinkles, icing decorations and shiny foil picks, make it easy to create a dazzling variety of cupcakes.
To add a dash of design, try cupcake stencils. Place the stencil on top of the spatula-iced cupcake after the icing has dried slightly and sprinkle with cake sparkles, an edible glitter, or colored sugar. For a painted effect, spray the stencil with food color spray.
These tempting treats are easy to bring along to picnics and backyard gatherings.
To transport cupcakes, use a covered cupcake caddy (they are available in sizes for 12 standard cupcakes or 24 mini cupcakes) or pack cupcakes in a cake box. Add tall decorations just before the cupcakes are served.
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