Bow Loops

Open-air loops in royal icing add a festive touch of color to crown your cupcakes!

Source: 2004 Yearbook

Tools:

Tip: 5
Disposable Decorating Bags
Standard Coupler
Non-Stick Parchment Paper
Cake Boards

Ingredients:

Lemon Yellow Icing Color or icing color of your choice
Meringue Powder
Royal Icing medium consistency

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instructions

Step 1

Pipe loops on parchment-covered cake board. Hold Round Decorating Tip 5 at a 90° angle to surface. Pipe 2 in. long and 1 1/2 in. long loops in yellow royal icing, making 3 large and 6-8 small loops for each bow (make extras to allow for breakage). Let dry overnight.

Step 2

Position Decorating Tip 5 at a 90° angle to surface. Pipe a yellow ball knot in royal icing.

Step 3

Immediately insert 3 large loops in center of ball and 6-8 small loops in sides of ball to create bow. Let dry. Make the bows in a rainbow of colors for a very colorful display.