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2 days agoThe One Step To Do Before Frosting Beautiful Cupcakes - Tasting Table
Flat icing—a thin initial layer—levels cupcake tops, seals crumbs, and creates a smooth, stable base for neater, taller piping designs.
What do birthdays, anniversaries, surprise parties, and afternoon tea all have in common? They're all a whole lot better when there's a cake involved. While you could certainly whip up a pound cake or a bundt cake and do a simple icing drizzle or glaze - some cakes deserve something creamy and luscious, like Jaime Bachtell-Shelbert's classic vanilla buttercream frosting.
Adding Kool-Aid, which began exclusively as a drink but is now sold in powder form, not only boosts flavor, but it also gives a vibrant color, making your sweet treats pop and impress any crowd. By using different powders, your frostings can vary in taste, texture, and hue without the need for added food coloring or extracts. The packet does double duty, delivering both bold flavor and rich color.