How do I decorate spring butterfly cakes?

Get creative with our tips and tricks on how to decorate Spring Butterfly Cakes. Bring a touch of whimsy to your baking!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I decorate Spring Butterfly Cakes. Items include: Cupcake liners Cupcake batter ingredients Butter Powdered sugar Milk Vanilla extract Food coloring (pastel colors) Piping bag Star nozzle Sprinkles or edible pearls Chocolate or licorice sticks Mini chocolate chips Edible icing pens

Cupcake liners Enough for the desired number of cupcakes
Cupcake batter ingredients As per your favorite cupcake recipe
Butter 1 cup (softened)
Powdered sugar 4 cups
Milk 2-3 tablespoons
Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
Food coloring (pastel colors) As desired
Piping bag 1
Star nozzle 1
Sprinkles or edible pearls As desired
Chocolate or licorice sticks 2 per cupcake
Mini chocolate chips As desired
Edible icing pens 1 set

Take note
Be prepared for some serious cuteness overload! Decorating Spring Butterfly Cakes may cause uncontrollable smiles and an irresistible urge to share photos of your creations on social media.

1

Bake the Cupcakes

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners. Prepare your favorite cupcake batter, filling each liner about two-thirds full. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before decorating.

2

Prepare the Buttercream Frosting

To make the perfect fluffy frosting, beat 1 cup of softened butter in a bowl until creamy. Gradually add 4 cups of powdered sugar and continue beating until smooth and fluffy. Add 2-3 tablespoons of milk and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and beat again until well combined. Divide the frosting into separate bowls and tint each bowl with different pastel colors.

3

Cut and Assemble the Butterfly Wings

Cut the top off each cupcake horizontally, creating a flat surface. Slice the tops in half to form the butterfly wings. Place a dollop of frosting on one side of each cupcake to act as glue, then attach the wings at an angle. Repeat for all cupcakes.

4

Decorate the Butterfly Cakes

Using a piping bag fitted with a star nozzle, pipe a border of frosting along the edge of each cupcake, resembling the butterfly's body. Make fluffy swirls of frosting along the center of the body. Add colorful sprinkles or edible pearls to give your butterfly cakes some extra sparkle. Feel free to get creative and experiment with different designs!

5

Finish with the Butterfly Details

To complete the butterfly look, insert two small chocolate or licorice sticks into the frosting near the butterfly's head to represent its antennae. You can also use mini chocolate chips for a whimsical touch. Finally, use edible icing pens to draw eyes and a mouth on each butterfly. Let your imagination take flight!