Cupcake Ideas for Classy Occasions | Simple Yet Sophisticated

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Cool Cupcake Decorating Idea #1

CHOCOLATE GOODNESS

Ahh, the Simple Simon. Chocolate on chocolate on chocolate. How could you go wrong?

When I'm making these mini curls, I just use a vegetable peeler down the long edge of a room-temperature block of chocolate. It's best to actually grate it over your cakes so the curls don't break with double-handling.

You can also try spiking your frosting with a dash of Baileys. ;)

For full effect, try to find dark brown patty papers.

You can find this recipe here. 

Swanky Cupcake Decorating Idea #2

HONEY, MARSCAPONE & FIG 

Ooooh, so fancy! And super easy. Just torch a few figs, plonk them on top and you're basically the next Maggie Beer.

Try it here.

Wonderfully Easy Cupcake Decorating Idea #3

APPLE BUTTER CARAMEL

I am a S.U.C.K.E.R. for cream cheese frosting! Pair it with apple and caramel and you have yourself a world-class tastebud party. 

Another plonk-and-you're-done decorating effort with maximum impact.

Tip - The darker papers balance well with this one, too.

Recipe here.

Deliciously Simple Cupcake Decorating Idea #4

BANANA CINNAMON

Again with the cream cheese and the plonking! Onto a winner here!

Also, fruit. These cupcakes are basically diet food*.

*Don't believe everything you read on the internet.

Recipe here.

Minimalistic Cupcake Decorating Idea #5

MINT CHOCOLATE

Upping the effort level just a little, these minty morsels are still simplistic in their design.

When piping chocolate onto baking paper, I ditch my piping bag for a simple plastic freezer bag. That way, the warmth of your hands help to keep the chocolate flowing. Remember to temper your chocolate creations at room temperature so they get a gloss to them (no matter how tempting it is to just chuck the tray in the fridge for 5 minutes). 

Dark cases are a must for these.

Get the recipe here.

Warming Winter Cupcake Decorating Idea #6

CHAI LATTE 

I would probably end up eating most of this mixture before it made it in the oven but how simple and delicious would these be to take to a supper gathering?

Get the recipe. 

Maximum Impact Cupcake Decorating Idea #7

CHOCOLATE CHERRY

The colours of these ones pop so well!

*Cue all the 'popping cherry' puns.* 

Again with the dark cases.

Click for recipe. 

Simple but Stylish Cupcake Decorating Idea #8

COOKIES AND CREAM

Try not to eat all the cookies (bikkies) before you frost these.

I dare you.

Get the recipe. 

Easy But Effective Cupcake Decorating Ideas #9

LEMON & BLUEBERRY

Now THAT'S what I call a mountain of frosting.

The sprinkling of lemon zest just sets it off.

Take me there. 

Anddd, I saved my favourites for last. 

The Ultimate in Fancy But Easy Cupcake Decoration Ideas #10

BLACKBERRY & LAVENDER / ROSEMARY

These are just something else, are they not?

How beautiful and feminine are those colours and those sprigs!

I couldn't choose which sounded/looked better so here are both! 

Blackberry & Lavender

Recipe here. 

Blackberry & Rosemary

 Recipe here. 

And there you have it!

Hopefully you feel inspired to try something you've seen! We'd love for you to tag us in your creations on social media. There might even be a voucher in it for you ;)  

Until next time, take care and happy baking!

Petula x

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