If you like fine detail work but dislike working with frosting, make flat-topped cupcakes using a basic buttercream and then decorate the top with edible garnishes. There's something for everyone when it comes to decorating cupcakes. You can also use it to bake giant bakery-style cookies and perfectly shaped meatballs! So again, it’s a win/win.Photography by Jenn Bakos Food Styling by Kye Ameden One scoop is the perfect amount and all of your cupcakes will bake up the same size. Tired of your cupcakes coming out inconsistent in size and shape? Get a LARGE cookie scoop! I use the OXO Good Grips Large Cookie Scoop to fill my cupcake liners. Plus, the pan cleans like a dream!Ĭupcake liners are a must! And I love the If You Care Unbleached Large Baking Cups! They’re good for baking, and good for the planet. My cupcakes (and muffins) bake up like a dream and the pan is very thick, so my cupcake bottoms never burn. My favorite baking pan is the USA Cupcake and Muffin Pan! I own 3 and I love them so much. Here are some cupcakes I’ve used this tip to decorate:īelieve it or not, the baking pan you choose REALLY matters! Although I love using vintage baking pans to photograph my recipes, the truth is I’m not baking in them! I like a thick pan that evenly conducts heat and cleans like a breeze! My favorite open star tips is the Ateco 11’16” Plain #809 Pastry Tube! My second favorite piping tip is a jumbo open tube tip that creates cloud like swirls! I don’t use it all the time, and it’s definitely not as versatile as the open star tip, but I’m glad I have it in my tool kit! And it definitely creates bakery-style swirls. Now, I know this post is all about cupcakes! But I wanted to let you in on a little secret… the open star tip isn’t JUST for cupcakes! It makes stunning swirls of whipped cream on cheesecake!Īnd the cutest little frosting stars on top of layer cakes like this! Like I said, it’s a workhorse piping tip and I can’t recommend it enough! Here are some cupcakes I’ve frosted with this tip: If I could only own one piping tip for the rest of my life, it would be this one! And I don’t say that lightly! But the open star piping tip is so versatile and can basically be used for any occasion! I personally have hundreds of piping tips… but find myself reaching for the same two 99% of the time! Below I’ll break down why I love them and show you a few examples of their handwork! Essentially, you’re just going to scrape your frosting into a piping bag that’s been fitted with the decorative tip of your choice, then swirl the frosting on top of your cupcakes!īut what’s the best tip to choose?! That’s totally up to you! And the style you’re going for. ![]() ![]() Have you ever looked at one of my recipes and wondered how I got that perfect swirl? The secret is a piping tip! And it’s much easier than you might think. Which is why today I’m spilling all of my secrets! Below you’ll find a comprehensive list of all of the cupcake gear we use here at BBN! You may be surprised it’s a pretty short list! But I promise you, these items are total workhorses and will quickly earn their keep in your kitchen! Best Cupcake Piping Tips Which is, sadly, 99% of the stuff out there! I can’t tell you how many bad baking experiences I’ve had because of a poor product! I’d rather have a small and solid baking tool kit than a mountain of baking gear that’s essentially junk. The good news? It really doesn’t take much to bake beautiful bakery-style cupcakes! I’m a minimalist when it comes to baking gear, so I’ve spent years seeking out the best of the best. Now we all know the secret to amazing cupcakes starts with a great recipe! But if you don’t have the right equipment to make the recipe, it can still fall short of your expirations. If you’ve been looking to up your cupcake game, this post is for you!Ĭupcakes are always the star of the show! And it’s pretty obvious why… they’re everything people love about cake, but tiny! But baking beautiful cupcakes can be tricky. Today I’m sharing with you all of my favorite cupcake baking tools! Including what piping tips you need to make stunning swirls, the best baking pans, and the cupcake liners I ALWAYS have on hand.
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