With Christmas right around the corner, work piling up, and life in general, do you feel like Christmas doesn’t feel right this year? Bring back your Christmas cheer by planning your cupcake décor ahead of time, so you have something to look forward to!
Why Cupcakes Are Perfect For Christmas
The best things come in small packages. Cupcakes can pack a big punch (especially the little alcohol-infused ones) in small gatherings or large celebrations and are the perfect dessert.
If you have guests over that aren’t fans of the sweet arts or others that are a die-hard sweet tooth, cupcakes are the easiest fix. They give you bit-sized flavorful goodness without the obligation of finishing slices of excess cake. For the fellow sweet tooth, they can just binge on all the cupcakes their heart desires. (until you run out, but don’t fear because Cheesecake de Granger is here offering cupcake delivery all over Santa Monica and adjacent areas)
Does Décor Matter?
Simply put, OF COURSE, IT MATTERS!
Cupcake décor is an essential part of the entire cupcake. This elevates the ordinary spongy bit-sized cake to an elite luxury dessert.
Getting decorated cupcakes or doing it yourself is fun. They look cute and taste great. It’s a no-brainer. Even if they’re plain buttercream swirls, they add personality to your dining spread and give off only the best vibes!
Cupcake decoration can be fun and exciting, especially for the holiday season. Make an event out of it and get the entire family involved. Whether it’s piping swirls or cookie-cutting gingerbread men, there’s something everyone can help with. After all, the season is for a family to come together.
Sure it can take up some time, but it is all worth it in the end when your scrumptious-looking cupcakes come out looking like cute little reindeer. What could possibly be better?
Easy Ideas You Can Try For Christmas
Iconic Christmas Trees
You can’t go wrong with the classic Christmas tree. If you’re new to the cake decoration scene, amp up your cupcakes by picking up some candy Christmas trees and simply placing them on top of your cupcakes. This doesn’t just look great to eat but adds a fun candy flavor to the cupcake, too. If you have finicky guests that tend to make an issue out of thin air and want the classic cupcake, just keep some extras at hand.
If you’re feeling a bit more creative, opt for the buttercream piping tree. Whip up some vanilla buttercream and add green food color. In a 1M tip and piping bag, pipe the frosting in the shape of a tree. To top it off, add a star at the top and round sprinkles around the rest of the cupcake (edible glitter if you want to go for something more glamorous)
Santa Hats
These are super easy and a lot like the Christmas tree. Instead of the green food color, add red and create a conical shape on top of the cupcake to mimic the shape of a cap. To give it a little flare, use a smaller star tip pipe to add white frosting around the cupcake and on top of the fluffy tip. Top off by sprinkling the granulated sugar or red candy on top!
The Grinch
Another fun idea is the Grinch cupcakes. Pipe some green buttercream in a conical shape on the cupcake, add a small Santa hat, add some yellow candy for the eyes, and pipe some black buttercream for the pupil and eyebrows. There you go, little Grinch cupcakes ready for serving.
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