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Cupcakes and Mini Cakes Questions
What is the best way to do cut out mini cakes or petit fours? Is it necessary to freeze the cake before frosting? I tried to make them and there were lots or crumbs and the edges were not as sharp as I would have liked? What can you do with leftover cake scraps?
Kelley - from Sherwood, AR
What is the best way to do cut out mini cakes or petit fours?
Barbara - from Carrollton, VA
When serving cupcakes, should you take the paper off or leave it on?
Darlene - from Maple Ridge, BC
How much do I fill the cups when making cupcakes?
Adriana - from San Antonio, TX
My friends and I tried to frost our cupcakes with buttercream icing, but the icing melted too quickly. What can we do to prevent this?
Ainaa - from Singapore, Singapore
How far in advance can cupcakes be made, decorated and stored before a baby shower?
Deborah - from Newark, DE
Hi, Nancy. Do you have any tips for filling cupcake liners so they come out even?
Lana - from Fishers, IN
How do I get my cupcakes to dome on top?
Tara - from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
I’d like to see cupcake sizes added to the “Baking and Serving Guide.” What is the correct amount of batter to use in different sizes of cupcake liners?
Tara - from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
I was looking into making the caterpillar cupcakes, but wasn’t sure how to get the different color icings. Can I make the colors, or do I have to buy cupcakes in different colors?
Jessica - from Houston, TX
Hi! I wanted to know, how can I freeze cupcakes? Is it better to freeze them with or without the icing?
Paola - from Mexico City, Mexico
I have several mini-cake pans. I am doing jack-o-lanterns today. How do I color the design so it stands out without completely frosting the mini-cake?
Tammy - from Niles, MI
How do you fill a cupcake? I’ve seen photos of fillings in them.
Ingrid - from Victoria, BC Canada
Can I put cream in the center of a cupcake, and if so how?
Lyann - from San Jose, CA
What is the tip number for swirl icing on a cupcake?
Carol - from Beaver Falls, PA