Creating animal-themed cupcakes may seem difficult, but we promise, it is easier than you think. With just a few colors of buttercream, some standard piping tips, and a little direction from cake designer Rachael Teufel, you will be making adorable teddy bear cupcakes in a matter of just three minutes. Follow along as Rachael teaches you step-by-step how to pipe a snout, create that fluffy fur texture, and add a few final details to add character to this sweet teddy bear cupcake. She also shares a few tricks for piping with buttercream that will help you speed along your process. These cupcakes can easily be made by anyone with little to no experience necessary. So grab your favorite buttercream and get piping!
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How to Fill & Secure a Piping Bag
Filling a piping bag seems easy until you realize your buttercream has gotten everywhere… except inside your piping bag. Don’t miss cake designer Rachael Teufel’s free tips and tricks on how to fill up a piping bag and secure it without all the hassle or mess. In this short video, Rachael demonstrates a two-handed technique…
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Covering a Cake with Fondant
For many beginner cake decorators, learning how to cover a cake in fondant can be scary, but once you learn how to use this sweet staple, your cakes will instantly become next level! Whether it’s a wedding cake or a birthday cake, covering it with fondant will instantly impress all the guests at your event.…
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Fondant Spray Shine
One of the easiest ways to level up your cake design is by adding a little shine to it! Check out this fun, quick tutorial from cake designer Rachael Teufel as she shows you how easy, even beneficial, it can be to add an edible glaze spray to your cake! Applying an edible glaze on…
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Fondant 101: Storing
There is nothing like the excitement of opening a fresh bucket of fondant when decorating a cake! However, there is also nothing like the frustration of opening a container only to find old, dried-out fondant when you’re finally ready to cover a perfectly iced cake. Dried out fondant is difficult to work with and often…
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