How do I decorate vanilla cupcakes with gold leaf toppings?

Sprinkle some edible bling on your Vanilla Cupcakes! Learn how to beautifully decorate your cupcakes with shimmering Gold Leaf Toppings.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I decorate Vanilla Cupcakes with Gold Leaf Toppings. Items include: Vanilla Cupcakes Edible Gold Leaf

Vanilla Cupcakes 12 cupcakes
Edible Gold Leaf 1 package (small)

Take note
Be careful when working with gold leaf as it is delicate and can tear easily. Make sure to handle it gently.

1

Bake the Vanilla Cupcakes

Start by baking a batch of delicious vanilla cupcakes according to your favorite recipe or using a store-bought mix. Let them cool completely before decorating.

2

Prepare the Gold Leaf Toppings

Carefully open the package of edible gold leaf and place a sheet onto a clean work surface. Use a sharp knife or scissors to cut the gold leaf into small, irregular shapes. Remember, gold leaf can be fragile, so handle it gently.

3

Apply the Gold Leaf Toppings

Using clean, dry hands or a pair of food-safe tweezers, gently pick up a piece of gold leaf and place it on top of a frosted cupcake. You can apply as much or as little gold leaf as you like, depending on how shiny and luxurious you want your cupcakes to look. Repeat this process for each cupcake.