Homemade Cupcakes for Birthday Parties

by nightngle

If you aren’t a great cake designer, but you don’t want to hire someone to bake a cake for your child’s birthday party, consider baking and decorating cupcakes for your child’s party.  Although decorating cupcakes can be as intricate and fancy as a professionally designed cake, you can create presentable basic cupcakes and, possibly, memorable ones for your child’s party.

1. Gather your supplies.  If you don’t have a muffin pan, you’ll need to purchase one.  The pans that make 24 muffins are best for efficiency.  You can buy these at Walmart or any store that sells cooking equipment.  You’ll need a hand mixer, too.  Purchase a box cake and the ingredients you’ll need to make the cupcakes.  In some cases, this includes water and oil.  Check the cake’s ingredients because some recipes call for milk, butter, and eggs.  Don’t forget to buy a tub of icing and cupcake liners.

2.  Bake the cupcakes.  Pre-heat your oven and prepare the mixture according to the directions on the box.   Place your cupcake liners in the muffin pan.  You may need to spray them with a cooing spray to prevent sticking.  Pour the mixture into the baking cups and cook according to the directions. 

3.  Decorate the cupcakes.  Once the cupcakes are baked and have cooled, spread icing on them.  If you want to make them a bit fancier, you can sprinkle the icing with sprinkles or place various gummy candies on the icing.

4.  Display your cupcakes.  When it’s time for the birthday party, display the cupcakes on a cake plate or platters.  Another option is to place them on a cupcake stand. 

By baking your own cupcakes, you not only save some money, but you’re able to personalize them, too, for your child’s birthday party.

July 31st, 2009 by Yolanda D. Young | Posted in Birthday Parties, Cakes, Party Planning, Tips | (0)