Today is the second day of Blogging Marathon #18, Week 2. I’m sharing a few simple cake and cupcake decoration ideas. These scroll-style decorations are easy to make, yet a whole cake covered with them looks stunning. These cupcakes were my daughter Sruti’s favourites from the batch I made yesterday — she chose all of them and wouldn’t let her dad have any.
Start by preparing a smooth buttercream icing and tint it with the colour of your choice.
Using a small spatula, spread the buttercream over each cupcake. The surface may be uneven at first, which is fine — you’ll refine it later.
Allow the cupcakes to air dry for about 15 minutes. The icing should no longer stick to your finger when lightly touched. At that point, place a clean tissue over the top and gently smooth with your fingers to even the surface.
Fill a disposable piping bag or a resealable plastic bag with white icing. Snip a very small hole at the tip and pipe your designs. Scrolls, rangoli-inspired patterns, mehandi motifs, or simple geometric shapes all work beautifully. Keep the lines delicate for an elegant look.
See the Blogging Marathon page for other participants taking part in BM#18.