January
24, 2010
Cupcake Tips & Tools, plus a GIVEAWAY!
I often get asked how I decorate my cupcakes. So I figured a post dedicated to the ‘how’ of it all was in order. However, to be honest, I don’t think it is something that can be taught. It’s a matter of practice. Get yourself a plate or silicone mat, and a vat of buttercream, and go at it. Fill your piping bag with frosting, and create swirl after swirl on the plate. When it’s full, simply scrape off the buttercream, refill your bag, and repeat. I’m serious here. You need to figure out for yourself what is comfortable as far as holding the piping bag, and become familiar with the proper pressure and motion you need to use to create that perfect buttercream swirl.
As with many things, the right tools make all the difference. You’re not going to be able to achieve a big and beautiful swirl if your piping tip is too small. No practice can help that.
A few of my favorite and most useful tools (clockwise from left):
1. Piping bag. I have a few different piping bags, but I use this 14″ professional pastry bag more than any other. It’s just the right size for frosting a dozen cupcakes, and the poly canvas is a great texture to work with (that gets softer each and every time you use it). I have two, one with a larger opening for the jumbo tips, and one with a smaller opening for more dainty decorations. You can choose to use a coupler if you like (keep in mind the jumbo tips require jumbo couplers), though for the larger tips I find it unnecessary and just more to wash (and possibly lose).
2. Piping tips. The right tip makes all the difference. These jumbo tips are perfect for cupcakes. Play around with the 4 different shapes and find the one you like best. I personally love the Closed Star Tip, demonstrated below, which I use for just about all of my cupcakes.
3. Spatula. If I could only have one spatula for the rest of my life, this would be it. It’s a half-sized spatula from Le Creuset
4. Flower veiner. If you want to make perfect blossoms out of fondant, gumpaste, or marzipan (as seen here or here), these silicone molds are amazing. For larger flowers, I use this Blossom set (pictured – which includes a flower cutter as well), or for smaller buds this Five Petal Press set.
5. Cupcake wrappers. Be warned. Once you see all the adorable cupcake wrappers available at Bake it Pretty, you’ll need to dedicate and entire drawer to them. It’s an obsession I tell you.
6. Sprinkles. Because sprinkles make everything better. There are lots of sprinkles available at Bake it Pretty, including the White Pearlized Jimmies pictured above.
7. Food coloring. Want pretty buttercream? These Americolor gel food colorings will give you beautifully bold colors with just a drop or two.
8. Cupcake scoop. Maybe the best $15 you’ll ever spend. This large scoop from Pampered Chef doles out the perfect (and I mean PERFECT) portion for a standard size cupcake. No more overfilled cups. Also check out the small scoop, which, coincidentally, is the perfect size for mini cupcakes.
The Closed Star Tip, my personal favorite for frosting cupcakes. I know a lot of the pros use the jumbo round tips, but for the life of me I can never seem to get a round tip to produce anything short of a pile of poop. Sorry, but it’s true. For that reason I stick to my star tip.
Beyond getting ahold of the right tools, you’re on your own. As I mentioned above, practice really does make (almost) perfect. But, to get you started, I thought actually seeing a swirl or two couldn’t hurt. Keep in mind I am self-trained here. This is the technique I picked up after frosting dozens and dozens of cupcakes. You may find your swirls look better when piped differently. You’ll get different results if you start the swirl in the center (more of a rose like effect rather than a towering swirl) instead of the edge. You’ll see different patterns depending on the angle at which you hold the piping bag, the pressure you put on it, and the speed at which you move. So many variables I can’t even begin to describe. Again, it’s just a matter of practicing. It’s not like having dozens of ugly practice cupcakes sitting around is a bad thing, either. :)
My swirls are far from perfect. They are often uneven, too tall, or lopsided. I haven’t yet mastered the ‘end’ or ‘tip’ of the swirl, getting that perfect point to top it all off. As it stands, these cupcakes need a topper like a flower or cherry to disguise the rough break in the buttercream. This has a lot to do with the consistency of the buttercream—meringue buttercreams will usually give you nicer ends than American buttercream. Always a work in progress!
And now that we’ve discussed tools and techniques, it’s time for a giveaway! As you’ve probably noticed if you clicked any of the links above, I am a huge fan of Bake it Pretty. It’s a bakers paradise, with just about everything you need to make gorgeous cupcakes, candies, and more. Lucky for you folks, Amanda has generously donated one of her very popular Best Ever Cupcake Icing Kits (so popular in fact, that they sold out before I had a chance to write this post prior to Christmas – I’ve been waiting patiently since then for the kits to be restocked). Each kit includes a 14″ professional pastry bag, four jumbo piping tips perfect for buttercream swirls of all shapes and sizes, as well as a tips & instructions card to help you get started.
TO ENTER: simply leave a comment on this post by midnight (cst) on Friday, January 29. Only one entry per person. I will randomly select the winner first thing Saturday morning.
You can also get yourself a BONUS entry by twittering about this giveaway, sharing it on facebook, or mentioning it on your own blog. Simply leave an additional comment with a link to the tweet and/or blog post. One bonus entry per person (multiple tweets won’t get you multiple bonus entries).
Be sure you enter a valid email address, because if your name is drawn and I can’t get ahold of you, I will choose an alternate winner. You may also want to add me to your address book (lindsay AT loveandoliveoil DOT com) for good measure, I’d hate for your congratulatory email to end up in the spam folder. That would be a very sad day indeed.
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#1 | Reply
Hi, Lindsay! A wonderful post and a great giveaway! If I won it would be very difficult to decide whether to keep the cupcake icing kit or give it to my daughter, who is a huge cupcake fanatic. Thanks for a chance at winning.
#2 | Reply
I don’t know how to do a link to my tweet, but I can cut and paste, so here it is:
ddh77 Decorating Cupcakes Tips & Tools from the Cupcake Queen @loveandoliveoil http://twurl.nl/0rkafk Plus “Bake It Pretty” Giveaway
I actually tweeted before I read in your post that I could get an extra chance. Thanks.
#3 | Reply
Ah we made cupcakes just last night! I would love and adore a icing kit. Love your blog as always =D
#4 | Reply
Also I deff tweeted about this! http://twitter.com/CeciliaRose88
I would love a cupcake icing kit. Check out @loveandoliveoil ‘s blog to see the entry http://goo.gl/jFaZ So awesome!!!
2 minutes ago from Chrowety
#5 | Reply
How exciting! I am planning to start a cake decorating class soon and this would be such a help!
Do you have another post on how to get your cupcakes perfectly flat for decorating ease?
#6 | Reply
I totally love this, as I have recently started making cupcakes, only although I have the baking down pat, the icing is another story! Thanks for the tips!
#7 | Reply
cupcakes are all the rage in nyc, but yours look amazing!! I want all your frosting goodies so i can imitate away!
#8 | Reply
http://twitter.com/renbird
tweeted!
#9 | Reply
Love the frosting video! I can never get mine too look that pretty
#10 | Reply
Your site is one of my favs. Thanks for the tips on decorating cuppycakes! <3
#11 | Reply
I linked your give away to my blog!
http://meonlybetter2009.blogspot.com/2010/01/cupcakes-i-love-cupcakes.html
#12 | Reply
Love making cupcakes, but it’s time for me to step up the decoration of these treats. Gum paste and fondants are the next frontier to conquer. Thanks for the post.
#13 | Reply
Tweeted!
http://twitter.com/hungryrabbitnyc
Attention cupcake lovers. http://ping.fm/aqrkB
#14 | Reply
I’ve always loved the pictures of your cupcakes and I would love to start making some!
#15 | Reply
I have just stumbled upon your website, and i can’t get enough, I love it! your cupcakes have inspired me to try and make my own cupcakes pretty :)
#16 | Reply
I love your blog! And I’m still speechless at the guts you had to make all of the cupcakes for your wedding!
#17 | Reply
I’m an amateur baker who’s been inspired by this blog! Having an icing kit of my own would just be the icing on the cake, so to speak ;]
#18 | Reply
I haven’t had too much experience with cupcakes, but I would love! to get started!!!
#19 | Reply
Just found your blog! Love it! I’m looking forward to exploring it further!
I’d love to win the kit as I have to make wedding cupcakes for my friend’s wedding in the fall!
#20 | Reply
http://twitter.com/brittty/statuses/8169276143 tweeted it too!
#21 | Reply
I just made cupcakes tonight, and although they taste good, they aren’t that pretty! Love your blog and am going to make the pear, prosciutto and goat cheese pizza tommorow!
#22 | Reply
Fantastic giveaway! It’s great to see all your favorite tools for making beautiful cupcakes. :)
#23 | Reply
I have a very similar technique and it’s nice to see someone else using it so I know I”m not totally goofing it up. Would love to be entered for the giveaway!
#24 | Reply
And I tweeted here:
http://twitter.com/cupcake_muffin/status/8169737371
#25 | Reply
Wow, this post was kind of a wake up call for me ;) …I have a feeling I’ve just been using a piping tip that’s too small!! The cupcake kit sounds awesome, and I definitely plan on making a vat of buttercream soon for practice!
#26 | Reply
Love the site and amazing cupcake recipes! I want to see more cookie recipes cos I’m sure they’re just as amazing! Thanks for the giveaway.
#27 | Reply
oh sweet!
#28 | Reply
http://www.facebook.com/#/pages/Nashua-NH/misshawklet/233386280334?ref=ts
and shared here.
#29 | Reply
We love cupcakes! I love all your cupcake recipes. The Chai ones are to die for!
#30 | Reply
I am so in the mood to make cupcakes now!! YUMMM :D
#31 | Reply
I usually just frost them with a knife, and they’re still delicious, but if I had the right tools I would definitely make some exciting looking cupcakes. Thanks for the great website!
#32 | Reply
I LOVE cupcakes and would use this SO much! (I’m trying to improve my decorating skills :D) In fact, I’m pretty sure that I looked at buying it then saw that they had sold out! I LOVE you blog btw… keep up the good work!
#33 | Reply
Fantastic giveaway, I need the tools, my cupcakes look pretty shameful albeit still edible.
Jessica
#34 | Reply
gah i love cupcakes! This kit would help me make mine not so elementary!
#35 | Reply
I love Bake it Pretty too!
#36 | Reply
Those look like nice tools that will help make awesome cupcakes!
#37 | Reply
I love cupcakes!
#38 | Reply
What a fun post! Since I moved into my own place, I’ve been sadly lacking in the tools to decorate cupcakes, so I’d lovelovelove to win that kit!
#39 | Reply
I love cupcakes, and I so need to learn to frost better.
#40 | Reply
Thanks so much for the great advice. My cupcakes are tasty, but not often very pretty. I think a piping bag, piping tips and a pile of buttercream are in my near future, whether I win or not! Thanks agin for the tips!
#41 | Reply
So cute!
#42 | Reply
I’m one of those icing from the jar, spread on with a knife kind of people so this kit may just be the solution to my cupcake melancholy.
#43 | Reply
This kit looks like so much fun! It makes me want to bake cupcakes immediately. Thanks for posting this.
#44 | Reply
haha! I just made cupcakes and had an icing disaster… I should have looked at this first… they still are delicious though… two won’t hurt, right? :)
#45 | Reply
ooh. ooh. ooh. awesome. awesome. awesome.
#46 | Reply
So pretty! I love the idea to use the scoop. My cupcakes never end up even.
#47 | Reply
I love cupcakes! Especially red velvet. Thanks for the giveaway!
#48 | Reply
Makes me want to mix up some frosting and play! Thanks for inspiration.
#49 | Reply
Love your recipes and story’s. Thanks for doing this!
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?ref=name&id=1306997161
#50 | Reply
Love the blog and thanks for the giveaway!!!
#51 | Reply
I love how pretty your cupcakes always are! I wish I could do something nearly as nice :)
#52 | Reply
Ooh I’d love to have the tools to make pretty cupcakes! Thanks for the giveaway!
#53 | Reply
What a wonderful post–really! I read the whole thing making little raised eyebrows and “hmm!!” noises. :-D Thanks!
#54 | Reply
http://twitter.com/w_interrobang/status/8175264292
#55 | Reply
I love your site! I have tried quite a few recipes from here, and they’re all great!
#56 | Reply
http://www.facebook.com/#/profile.php?id=28004674&ref=nf
#57 | Reply
What a juicy giveaway! Love all the items and am really enjoying your site! Off to send a Love and Olive Oil Giveaway tweet. :-)
#58 | Reply
You’ve convinced me to graduate to a fancy pastry bag instead of just piling a ton of frosting into a plastic Ziploc bag and cutting off the corner :)
p.s. those cupcake wrappers are the cutest!
#59 | Reply
your cupcakes are beautiful! also i’m jealous of your tool collection :).
#60 | Reply
I love Bake it Pretty too! Love your recipes and sweet of you to post the how to-sweet of Amanda to offer her product!
#61 | Reply
woaah, i really need help icing cupcakes.
#62 | Reply
Lovely write-up and such a sweet giveaway! :)
Bake It Pretty is one of my faves.
#63 | Reply
this would be perfect for my cupcake endevours!
#64 | Reply
I’ve used tons of cupcake recipes from your blog – they’re always a big hit! Thanks a lot for sharing everything!
#65 | Reply
I agree with all the above. Great “tips”! I MUST get that blossom set from Global Sugar Art. That cupcake kit from Bake It Pretty looks awesome and I know just the newbie cupcake-er I’d give it to if I won. So pick me pick me pick me!! Thanks for the fabulous giveaway :)
#66 | Reply
I love this! I’m a stay at home Mommy and my little one is finally old enough to eat yummy creations- I’m so excited!
#67 | Reply
Thanks for posting this I’ve been trying to figure out how to do this.
#68 | Reply
This is precisely what I need. So badly.
#69 | Reply
Posted on facebook, too :)
http://www.facebook.com/posted.php?ref=sb#/posted.php?id=504737253
“One of my lovely friends introduced me to this blog (which is awesome!) and I’m now sharing it with you! Right now they are doing a sweet giveaway of a cupcake icing kit… check it out, Foodie Friends!”
#70 | Reply
Found you with stumbledupon.com and I love your recipes!
I just took my first cake decorating short course, working with buttercream and I am hooked. This would be such a fun kit to add to my small box of supplies.
#71 | Reply
Nothing beats cupcakes. I’d love one of these!
#72 | Reply
Thanks for sharing your creativity and talent!
#73 | Reply
Oh I need it!!!!!!
#74 | Reply
And here’s my Tweet: http://twitter.com/dnasrepma/statuses/8177133791
#75 | Reply
Twiiiiiiiiiit https://twitter.com/citrusandlemons
#76 | Reply
I’ve only just started trying to make pretty cupcakes – it honestly never occurred to me to practice piping on a chopping board or similar. Thanks for the tip!
#77 | Reply
Your cupcakes look delicious. I’d love to get some of these tools and practice decorating my own!
#78 | Reply
Thanks for the cupcake tips! They’re very helpful, and having the right tools definitely makes a difference :)
#79 | Reply
Thanks for the great cupcake tips!
#80 | Reply
Cupcaaaaakes!
#81 | Reply
Thanks so much for all your great recipes! Especially love looking at your gorgeous cupcakes!
#82 | Reply
Count me in! :D
#83 | Reply
here http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/janicesmithgisler?ref=nf
and here http://twitter.com/janicesmithgis
#84 | Reply
This post is great! I was wondering how all of your cupcakes look so pretty. Now I can attempt to make mine look good as well.
Posting about your post on my food blog http://emacsbigbody.blogspot.com
#85 | Reply
i want pretty cupcakes. and, you’re right about Bake it Pretty, totally obsessed. the endless choices of sprinkles are addicting!!
#86 | Reply
Yay giveaway! :D and yummy fooood!
#87 | Reply
Thanks for this! I may have to spend my next paycheque at that site. Excellent!
#88 | Reply
Oh wow….great website! (And fantastic tips about icing!)
They will certainly go a long way in my cupcake decorating education!
Terrific giveaway too! Thanks!
#89 | Reply
Thanks for introducing me to Bake it Pretty, what a goldmine! What a great giveaway :)
#90 | Reply
I’ll be honest to say that I’ve never used a pastry bag. =X But I’d JUMP at the chance to own a bag & tips and perfect the skill of piping!
#91 | Reply
Spreading the word here: http://twitter.com/FushigiNeko
Thanks for the video, I gotta make cupcakes now!
#92 | Reply
That looks like a great kit…I think I may need that!! Thanks for the giveaway…
#93 | Reply
eeeek! i hope i win! thank you for this post!!!
<3.
j.
#94 | Reply
My friend would love this so much, thanks for the giveaway!
#95 | Reply
Thank you for all of the icing tips. I love the video of you icing the cupcakes. It really gives me a great idea of how it is done. Thanks so much for sharing it!
#96 | Reply
Hi! I also posted the giveaway on twitter! Thanks! Kelly
http://twitter.com/smittenbeauty/statuses/8182383053
#97 | Reply
Hi. I also posted the giveaway on twitter!
#98 | Reply
Wow! What a great giveaway. I love Bake It Pretty too, if only it were closer, I’d go broke shopping :)
#99 | Reply
Favoriting this post as my cupcake decorating 101 :) Thanks for sharing ;)
#100 | Reply
I ‘retweeted’ about this giveaway and will surely put it on my facebook as well!
Thanks So much for the opportunity to Enter your contest!!
http://twitter.com/LuckECupcake
http://www.facebook.com/LuckyCupcake
#101 | Reply
Thank you so much for all of the wonderful information. I am just getting into the lovely world of cupcakes. It gives me a sense of pride to make something so adorable that is edible and fun to look at. I like to make people ooh and aww : )
I’m rootin’ for this frosting kit! *wishing, wishing, wishing to not use ziplocks anymore*
I mentioned this giveaway on my blog here:
http://cheery-jos.blogspot.com/2010/01/for-love-ofcupcakes.html
#102 | Reply
thanks for your helpful tips!
#103 | Reply
I will love too win. Its a great giveaway :-) Thanks for sharing your tips about cupcakes :-)
#104 | Reply
So happy to see the success that you are having and sharing it with all of us. By the way I remade your Blackberry Almond cupcakes and they didn’t sink and they were scrumptious. Thanks for your help and blog. Wow, love Bake It Pretty, thanks for sharing!
#105 | Reply
I am still a sweets novice and this would be a big help for sure!
#106 | Reply
tweeted
http://twitter.com/erunuevo/status/8186342250
#107 | Reply
Wow… so many takers for the kit. Count me in as well. Love ur cupcakes and thanks esp. for the video.
#108 | Reply
Wow, what an awesome giveaway! And a great video. I can’t resist anything cupcake.
#109 | Reply
Retweeted. (@1rockstarmommy)
#110 | Reply
Wow thank you for the tools and tips. Must practice just like you said.
#111 | Reply
Lovely blog! Great ideas. XO
#112 | Reply
frankly, i had no idea so many utensils were designed for cupcake decorating. i’m amazed and intrigued. :)
#113 | Reply
I love your blog; you always make the prettiest cupcakes. :)
#114 | Reply
I cannot wait to make these for Valentine’s Day!
#115 | Reply
Great tips! Cupcakes are tough until you find what method works for you. I’m definitely going to order those tips.
#116 | Reply
I love your blog! And I love cupcakes! I make them as often as I can, and the icing kit would be the perfect addition to my toolbox.
#117 | Reply
Thank you, Lindsay!
#118 | Reply
love cupcakes….. love giveaways…. love your blog!
#119 | Reply
This is the first ever food blog I discovered, and visit every day. =o] I’m new to the world of baking, and cupcakes are my favorite to make!
#120 | Reply
Looks yummy! :D
#121 | Reply
Thanks for the giveaway!
#122 | Reply
I twittered it!
http://twitter.com/katrinas4994/status/8191137193
#123 | Reply
I would love to win this!
I think I will go tweet this for a second chance :)
#124 | Reply
http://twitter.com/jenh718
I re-tweeted :)
#125 | Reply
great giveaway! i’d love to improve my frosting skills
#126 | Reply
I would love to win the giveaway. An icing bag & tips is something that I do not own yet.
#127 | Reply
This would be a blessing to me, I am just starting to begin my journey into my cupcake biz and I so have a need for all these important tools. U can never know how this would help me since this bad ecomics times have hit my family as well as so many others.
Thanks so much,
Stacy
#128 | Reply
How did I not know about Bake it Pretty?! I’m now completely addicted!
Your Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes are a big hit at my house! Thanks for the giveaway!!!
#129 | Reply
i used to work at a bakery during high school and whenever i got the chance to decorate cupcakes, i was raring to go. however, that didn’t get to happen often since i was more in charge of setting up and baking rolls, bread, etc. i’ve recently been getting back into decorating and such, and this would be a huge help. ziploc bags with holes cut in the corner just aren’t cutting it!
cheers,
*heather*
#130 | Reply
I want, I want!
#131 | Reply
I love cupcakes and have been meaning to buy some proper decorating equipment. Thanks for the recommendations!
#132 | Reply
I need this so bad! I too have created numerous piles of frosting poop!
#133 | Reply
Thanks so much for your thorough posting on decorating- I’ll have to get to practicing on my buttercream piping now!
#134 | Reply
i heart cupcakes. for real.
#135 | Reply
Love your blog. Have used many of your recipes and tips. Stumbled across your blog when I was searching for gluton free recipes and I’m so glad I did. I love all of your cupcake ideas!!!
#136 | Reply
Great, great blog! =)
#137 | Reply
I have cupcakes on tap to bake this week! Love, love, LOVE Bake It Pretty! What a great giveaway!
#138 | Reply
Oooo pick me!!
:)
#139 | Reply
yum! I love the video!
#140 | Reply
Here’s my tweet!
http://twitter.com/cupcakes/status/8194153931
#141 | Reply
I have an unhealthy cupcake making obsession and I would love to win this! Thanks for the chance :)
#142 | Reply
Love that kit! I’ve been eying it for a while!
#143 | Reply
Retweeted your original post here: http://twitter.com/cakeislife
#144 | Reply
Cupcakes are my favorite things to bake! I’ve been too scared to try anything fancy in the decorating department but this post makes me want to give it a shot!
#145 | Reply
I don’t make cupcakes but my daughter does.
She would love this.
#146 | Reply
This is an amazing starter kit and or prize. The funny thing is that i was just on the phone yesterday with my mom saying that i need to buy bigger tips for my cupcakes. Good luck to all. Now i will tweet abou this. haha
#147 | Reply
A girl can never have too many pastry bags in her arsenal.
#148 | Reply
Tweet
Cupcake Tools givaway. Enter Now! http://www.loveandoliveoil.com/2010/01/cupcake-tips-tools-plus-a-giveaway.html#comment-15667
#149 | Reply
I love it! I am doing ok on the taste side of baking, but I need some help “baking pretty”!!
#150 | Reply
I <3 bake it pretty!!!
#151 | Reply
Thanks for the tips!
#152 | Reply
What a beautiful set, and giveaway! I always love the way your creations look, and would to have the opportunity to attempt something even half as lovely! thanks for hosting this :)
#153 | Reply
my daughter is so into baking cupcakes and learning about different ways to frost them, this would be perfect for her
#154 | Reply
i blogged about your giveaway as well
http://tcarpentiere.blogspot.com/2010/01/blogs.html
#155 | Reply
Great timing…I am in the market for a new pastry tip, as my SO just “misplaced” my old favorite one! Love the Bake it Pretty website and you blog is fantastic for inspiration!
#156 | Reply
This is such a great giveaway!! I love baking for my children and this would be great for making them special cupcakes. Thank you!
#157 | Reply
I need to try these different tips for decorating my cupcakes!
#158 | Reply
What a great, fun giveaway!
I retweeted this info so everyone can learn of this sweet shop:
https://twitter.com/boltandfrolic
#159 | Reply
I, too, have become quite a fan of Bake It Pretty! I’m planning on making some snowflake themed cupcakes with the last order I placed. By the way, the star tip is my favorite, too! :)
#160 | Reply
today is my birthday ! :) i want to your giveaway is my birthday gift :))))
#161 | Reply
I too, adore Bake it Pretty! I recently purchased the houndstooth cupcake cups (among other delightful things) for a stylish baby shower I’m planning for my best friend.. Superb giveaway! Thank you!
#162 | Reply
re-tweeted! http://twitter.com/zarpandit88
#163 | Reply
i looove bake it pretty!
#164 | Reply
Thank you, thank you for pointing me in the direction of Bake It Pretty! What a wonderful site — and what a wonderful post here on Love and Olive Oil!
#165 | Reply
Funny thing-I have been working on using the star tip on my cupcakes all weekend…trying to get them close to perfect for a baby shower this week! I’m with you on the round tip-can’t get it to work. Maybe one day. Great giveaway!
#166 | Reply
amazing! i love bake it pretty!
my icing tips have been bashed about so much (i just moved house) i keep getting the weirdest results! new ones would make my smile the biggest ever!
dx
#167 | Reply
What a great tutorial and info for the cupcake lover! I love bake it pretty….they have some very unique items. I also am a huge fan of the oversized tips….and have lost a few to the garbage disposal so I would love to win some more! Thx for the great post and the giveaway opportunity!
#168 | Reply
Those giant frosting tips are heaven sent – I’ve been coveting them for months!
PS – here’s my tweet love: http://twitter.com/melissakmurray/status/8198021863
#169 | Reply
I re-tweeted! http://twitter.com/bevbaldwin
#170 | Reply
I could practice till I was blue in the face, and never be as good as you!
Great post! And tell Taylor I said great job on the camera work! I loved the YouTube video. (if it was him that recorded it)
#171 | Reply
Hi Lindsay! Your cupcakes are always a hit when I make them for any occasion. I posted this giveaway in my Facebook (link above).
#172 | Reply
http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.loveandoliveoil.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fcupcake-tips-tools-plus-a-giveaway.html#/posted.php?id=19401086&success
Here it is again!
#173 | Reply
I LOVE making cupcakes, and make them enough that my sons first phrase was “I want more cupcake”
#174 | Reply
I saw that cupcake kit on Bake It Pretty as well and am hoping to buy it soon. I need lots of practice piping; my cupcakes never look pretty! Thanks for the great idea to practice on a mat!
#175 | Reply
Oh! I want one! Looks awesome!
#176 | Reply
*sigh* who doesn’t love cupcakes? :)
#177 | Reply
I remember a time in my life when I did not have a desperate, visceral need for cupcake decorating accessories. Happily, that time is not now.
#178 | Reply
Also, sharing on FB now!
#179 | Reply
Oh how I would love to have that kit!! It would make my cupcake frosting so much easier and quicker! Pick me!! :)
#180 | Reply
THANK YOU!!
When you posted the Balsamic Raspberry Cupcakes, I just had to try them out. I was really proud of how tasty they turned out (baking is, er, not exactly my forté), and I wanted to make a blog post about it but I was less-than-proud at my sad use-a-butterknife icing technique. Yours looked so pretty, and mind looked sad.
My brother gave me an icing kit for Christmas so I could make non-poopy cupcakes, and I’ve been dying to use it but I wasn’t sure where to begin. Thanks for posting this tutorial!! I would honestly never have thought to practice on anything but real lifve cupcakes, and I probably would have been disappointed when my first attempts failed, so thanks for all the tips!
#181 | Reply
Love making cupcakes…one of my favorites for fall is your own pumpkin spice cupcakes with cinammon rum icing, yummy!
#182 | Reply
This totally works out for me (assuming I am chosen, at least) since Ive been looking for some piping bags and tips. Oh, I hope, I hope!
Everything else is also fabulous. I love the turquoise spatula. You can never have to much colour~
#183 | Reply
My tweet! http://twitter.com/ErinsFoodFiles/status/8199476221
#184 | Reply
And here is my tweet: http://twitter.com/serar/status/8199571269
#185 | Reply
Thanks for the tips and I hope I win!
#186 | Reply
I just tried using a piping bag this week for the first time – it wasn’t perfect, but i think it turned out ok, don’t you.
http://shuttercal.com/calendar/ohgoshem/2010/1/20/
Loving the tutorial though. If only i had seen it last week, then my housemates wouldn’t have had to eat so many of the reject cakes! hehe.
#187 | Reply
I too LOVE bakeitpretty. I’ve never found so many cute cupcake wrappers in one place. Especially the greaseproof ones. The fluorescent orange ones even withstand a dark chocolate batter! They really are an addiction.
#188 | Reply
How pretty! I love those Le Creuset spatulas!
#189 | Reply
I’d love to have this kit, i’m in the process of figuring out my “signature” cupcake swirl.
#190 | Reply
http://www.twitter.com/ccfbakeshop
i twittered!
#191 | Reply
I personally think your frosting technique is fab. Great giveaway. I am ready to be a cupcake queen!
#192 | Reply
oh my what a wonderful gift this would be!!
#193 | Reply
What a great giveaway. This is my first comment…love your blog!
#194 | Reply
mmm…cupcakes with pretty icing swirls
#195 | Reply
this is a wonderful idea.
#196 | Reply
Gotta love the cupcakes! Thanks for the give-a-way offer!
#197 | Reply
I LOVE that you have found your go-to recipes for vanilla and chocolate cupcakes and shared them with the world. I’m still searching for mine and definitely plan to test yours out soon!
#198 | Reply
What a fantastic giveaway! I would LOVE to win this!!
Cupcakes make everything better!
#199 | Reply
Mmmm. Cupcakes!
#200 | Reply
I super heart your blog. In fact, I made 250 cupcakes for a wedding in August and I totally stole your cupcake stand idea from your wedding! It worked out really nicely and all of the cupcakes were gone before 11pm. It was amazing! I would love to try your piping tips. I love how well your cupcakes are always frosted!
#201 | Reply
Thnk you for giving all these goodies away! I love making cupcakes!
#202 | Reply
Tweeted here:
http://twitter.com/MaddyMazeStudio
#203 | Reply
oh my gosh, i found your blog a couple of weeks ago and have been slowly reading through it trying to decide what to make first. All of your cupcakes sound so good! I haven’t been able to decide!
#204 | Reply
What a fun give away!
Posted your link on my blog: http://rachel-foodandexercisejournal.blogspot.com/2010/01/somewhat-lazy-sunday.html
Thanks for such a great food blog!
#205 | Reply
Oh god, now I’m going to spend all my money at Bake it Pretty. Oh wow. I adore cupcakes.
#206 | Reply
I’ve made your cookie dough cupcakes a couple of times, but the chocolate chips always get stuck in my icing tips. I would love to have this kit to try with the same stuff you use!
#207 | Reply
Thanks for sharing your cupcake tips!!! I have always used the spread-with-a-knife method and they always look so “homemade” :) I look forward to trying the tips!
#208 | Reply
Great giveaway… considering I’ve only recently understood how amazing buttercream really is…
#209 | Reply
Tweeted about the giveaway! I don’t have many followers but hopefully it’ll send some more foodie-readers your way; you deserve em!
http://twitter.com/jaimles
#210 | Reply
Hi Im retweeting this! Great post and nice swirling! I always just spatula mine on smooth and then do star tip decorations on top! I’ll definitely be trying a more traditional swirl next time. :-)
#211 | Reply
Ps I just tweeted!
#212 | Reply
I’m so glad you posted this! Your cupcakes always look so beautiful!
#213 | Reply
Oh man! Thanks for the demo! Cupcake decoration is definitely a point of intimidation for me. I’ve not been so successful in the past. I’ll have to give it another go!
#214 | Reply
I love your blog! Fun ideas always!
#215 | Reply
I only have the big round one – and it always comes out looking like poo, too!
#216 | Reply
i am currently using my grandmother’s tip set which attach to a hard plastic syringe like holder— thus creating a difficult frosting experience… would LOVVVEEEE this frosting set!! thanks for the advice on making swirls!!
#217 | Reply
WooHoo! I am new to your blog, but love it already! I am preparing to try out the vanilla cake with tiramisu buttercream and ganache, I’m making a wedding cake for friends and this is one recipe we’ll consider!
#218 | Reply
Thanks for the tips! I’ll be checking this bookmark for months to come. I didn’t realize how important the tip size was when I was randomly picking them from a bin at the cooking store. I’m gonna have to go get some crowns now. Excellent video, too.
#219 | Reply
Oooohh. I so need to practice on a plate! Never thought about it, because by the time I have icing laying around, I already have cupcakes to decorate! But I will have to do that for my wedding cupcakes in June!
Thanks!
kristacular27 AT gmail DOT com
#220 | Reply
Tweet!
http://twitter.com/kristacular/status/8205389312
Thanks!
kristacular27 AT gmail DOT com
#221 | Reply
I am so glad you did this post! I always think your cupcakes look amazing! I really hope I win this giveaway and then get to make mounds of buttercream icing! YUM!
#222 | Reply
You make the most incredible looking cupcakes out there, its lovely to see how you do it! The giveaway looks fantastic! Posted you on FB (I swear) but can not seem to link it right :(
#223 | Reply
And I tweeted about it! http://twitter.com/TheNoviceChef/status/8206375158
:-) Fingers Crossed!
#224 | Reply
I never thought to use a giant tip when decorating icing – I just tend to use my really big star tip and make tons of extra icing because that’s about how much it seems to take…. I bet a bigger tip would alleviate that problem. Mmmmm… cupcakes
#225 | Reply
Hi Lindsay! Thanks for the opportunity to win a set of your favorite cupcake making tools! Though I can’t guarentee they’d make my cupcakes look like yours (that’s impossible), I’m sure they’d be a HUGE help! I’m more than appreciative of your awesome tips and WONDERFUL recipes and photos! Much love for Love and Olive Oil!
#226 | Reply
How pretty! I agree with the round tip making poopy frosting, although it seems to work better with cream cheese. I never use it for chocolate though!
I’m lazy so I’ve resorted to disposable piping bags…
I love the little flower formers that you mention, I bought some in australia for super cheap and I’m hoping to get lots more when I go back in march!!
#227 | Reply
Lindsay, is there anything you can’t do? Wow, you certainly ice a cupcake perfectly! I’d love to learn how to do that too! Please enter me. Thanks. Still a follower of your blog since the beginning.
#228 | Reply
I so want to make beautiful cupcakes! Thanks for the video lesson!
#229 | Reply
What a great post and giveaway! I always think your cupcakes look lovely (not to mention delicious!). I am relatively new to your blog, found it by accident and SO so happy that I did!
#230 | Reply
I had such a cupcake DISASTER this weekend – flat cupcakes are possibly the most disappointing thing ever. Thankfully, they were still delicious :-)
#231 | Reply
great tips, thanks. i just made raspberry filled vanilla cupcakes this weekend with chocolate frosting, they didn’t look as pretty as i wanted but tasted great. still need to hone my decorating skills :)
#232 | Reply
shared on fb
http://www.facebook.com/asma.ghori?ref=profile
#233 | Reply
I need this set, it will change my life! Well it will at least change my cupcake making/decorating which would be just wonderful.
#234 | Reply
Thanks for such a great breakdown. I think your cupcakes are always gorgeous!
#235 | Reply
what a great giveaway!~~i never decorate my cupcakes, because i just don’t know how~~this would be great!!
#236 | Reply
My daughters always want their cakes decorated – but I don’t have the goods, maybe now I will…..
#237 | Reply
Hi Lindsay! What an exciting post! I love your blog and I wish I made cupcakes as often as you do.
-Hillary-
#238 | Reply
Oh my… I am quite addicted to Bake it Pretty. Thanks for all the wonderful advice. I’m making a *ton* of cupcakes for a baby shower so this really helps.
#239 | Reply
I love your demonstration and the ideas for practice. My usual method is to slap the frosting on with a flat knife, so this gives me a better idea of how to frost those gorgeous bakery style cupcakes.
#240 | Reply
http://waitingformae.tumblr.com/post/353283932/1
#241 | Reply
I love this give away! My 22 yr old granddaughter just finished 2nd in our local Iron Cupcake Challenge. She was so disappointed. If I won these goodies for her, she’d kick cupcake butt for sure!
#242 | Reply
Great post! I tried frosting on a plate, like you mentioned, and it’s the best way to learn! I love your video. I definitely need to buy some more tips to have a big of variation; like you, I mostly use the star tip.
#243 | Reply
oH LOVELY! THANKS FOR THE GREAT TIPS AS WELL!
#244 | Reply
I have always wondered about the tips they use! Great giveaway. I could get lost at Bake It Pretty!
#245 | Reply
awesome post!
#246 | Reply
Great post. Very helpful info! Also, I wasn’t aware of Bake it Pretty. You’re right…there sight is amazing and I could spend a million bucks there (if I had a million).
Thanks!
Carli
#247 | Reply
Looks like a great little kit! I love your cupcake recipes and I’d love to be able to make them look all pretty.
#248 | Reply
super score!
#249 | Reply
I’ve been following your blog for some time now and you always have fantastic recipes! I’d love to try my hand at decorating cupcakes for a change! (I have more practice with cakes). Thanks for the chance to win :)
#250 | Reply
Very useful tips. I’ve been practicing so hopefully I can get it down! Thanks.
#251 | Reply
Thanks for the second chance! https://twitter.com/salleyrowe/statuses/8218816470
#252 | Reply
Holy Crap that’s a lot of really useful tools to make tasty things!!!! Me want! (also, might I add that I super heart your blog?)
#253 | Reply
Thank you for sharing your tips. This is great information! I have bookmarked this page as I know I will be coming back to it.
#254 | Reply
My daughter who is three loves the mini cupcakes. I might invest in the mini scooper. Thank you for all these helpful tips!
#255 | Reply
I recently discovered Bake It Pretty and I’m kind of mad about it…now there’s ANOTHER place my paychecks will be going when I should be saving! Your cupcakes are fabulous!
#256 | Reply
Pick me pick me!!!
Those cupcakes look sooooooooooo delicious!
#257 | Reply
as a little girl my daughter used to love going through my wilton cake decorating books. I would love to give her this!
#258 | Reply
I am starting to learn how to bake and would love some essential supplies!
#259 | Reply
Nice giveaways! My mom would be very happy if she has this. She is a huge cupcake fanatic.
#260 | Reply
Your strawberry lemonade cupcakes are still the best I’ve ever made … hope I win! =)
#261 | Reply
http://twitter.com/pokeleana
Thanks for the second chance!
#262 | Reply
I love the dairy free recipes. keep them coming!
#263 | Reply
http://twitter.com/twoyeartexan
#264 | Reply
I would love to win this kit and make some extra purty cupcakes! Of course I would have to try it out with one of your yummy posted cupcake recipes…that I am dying to try regardless. :)
#265 | Reply
Wow, tons of fun!
Thanks for all the great tips, can’t wait to start playing!
#266 | Reply
I would love to add these tools to my baking tool box! What a nice assortment!
#267 | Reply
oooh! would love to win this!
#268 | Reply
Hi there, I don’t know if you would consider an entry from the Southern most tip of Africa, but I am a devoted Love and Olive Oil follower. My partner Carol Olive (Yes, her suname is really Olive) and myself, Clare Ovens (Yes, can you believe another culinary surname) own The Olive Oven and have used a few of your recipes in our catering company to much delight of our patrons.
I would love to be considered for the giveaway because in South Africa we don’t get as much fun n funky tools as you lucky folk in the states.
Keep up the fantastic work on your site.
Best Wishes,
Clare Ovens
Riebeek Kasteel
Western Cape
South Africa
#269 | Reply
Your blog is amazing! As an avid follower of your blog, I have tried lots of your recipes and they have been nothing but fanatstic. Thanks for sharing!
#270 | Reply
Here is a link to my blog:
http://gretchen-brown.blogspot.com/2010/01/love-and-olive-oil-cupcake-supply.html
Thanks for the second chance to win these goodies!
#271 | Reply
thanks so much for the tutorial! i have been playing with cupcake decorating for some time now but can’t seem to get the hang of it… to be honest, they are usually so bad they don’t even make it onto my blog LOL
thanks again! :)
#272 | Reply
I turned 17 a week ago and I’m planning to start a lunch place/bakery as soon as I graduate and get a bit of money to start it up. Your blog gives me lots of inspiration for then, so thank you!
#273 | Reply
Thank you very much for sharing your tips with us!
#274 | Reply
How fun! I’ve been meaning to buy a proper pastry decorating set thingy. Maybe I won’t have to now!
#275 | Reply
I’ve wanted to start decorating cupcakes and cakes for a while now. I may have to buy the whole pastry decorating thingy myself.
#276 | Reply
Wow! I would love to win this. I seem to have lost my pastry bag and tips during my last move. I can’t find them anywhere!
#277 | Reply
I shared it on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/#/karie.allison?v=feed&story_fbid=452705370124
#278 | Reply
just found your blog. i’m with you on the pile of poop :), i’m still trying though. would LOVE to win!!
#279 | Reply
I’ve just discovered your site and LOVE it. It’s really reinvigorated my cooking and got me more excited about baking – as homemade really does show more love. But, my most recent batch of cupcakes for a friend’s birthday was just pathetic looking as I attempted to use a plastic bag as a piping bag. For some things, it’s okay but for decoration, it’s just no substitute … they looked like a toddler made them. Recently lost my job and can’t splurge on items like this for myself right now – wouldn’t this be the perfect treat? Thanks for the inspirations!
#280 | Reply
I just got some new liners from Bake it pretty and would love one of the cupcake kits!
#281 | Reply
Bake it Pretty is such a great site! Very cute. Thanks for sharing it with us. I’m crossing my fingers for a cupcake kit!
#282 | Reply
Such a fun giveaway, I love Bake It Pretty!
#283 | Reply
I am almost afraid to go and look at the Bake it Pretty website… my shopping cart would be full in only a few minutes! Great giveaway!
#284 | Reply
Thanks for the tutorial and the chance to win. Love your blog!
#285 | Reply
What a wonderful giveaway! Your cupcakes are just wonderful.
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/profile.php?id=727373517&ref=nf
p.s. I recently made your Baked Panko Chicken Tenders and they turned out amazing. I have been wanting to try panko for a while now and it was the perfect first recipe. I’m hooked. Thanks!
#286 | Reply
Shared on FB:
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#/profile.php?ref=profile&id=581187650
And on my FB fansite too:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/MissJillian-Designs/179505623391?ref=ts
#287 | Reply
I love the star tip for decorating cupcakes over the round tip. But I haven’t used the closed star tip for awhile–I’ll have to get that one out and use it more. Love the giveaway items! :)
#288 | Reply
I have a 2 year old and a four year old, so we have many years of cupcake making ahead – thanks for the opportunity!
#289 | Reply
My roommates and I love cupcakes, and we’d love this kit! Thanks for the chance to win!
#290 | Reply
Hi, Lindsay, this is an amazing giveaway! Your beautiful cupcakes are a big reason I’ve become a fan of Love and Olive Oil…it’d be awesome to be able to recreate my favorites at home!
#291 | Reply
Here’s the FB link
#292 | Reply
Here’s the FB link:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/profile.php?id=727373517&ref=nf
#293 | Reply
I love your blog!!! I was using stumble upon and came across it. Now, I think I look at it every day!!! While I am not the best baker, I LOVE it!!
#294 | Reply
I love your blog. Thanks for doing this giveaway!
#295 | Reply
mmmmmm…. im drooling :) and i am also adding the large pc scoop to my wish list… i already have the other 2 sizes… and now i have a reason to get the big one!! (just found your site btw… linked over to the cookie dough truffles, and am SO glad i found you!)
#296 | Reply
HOLY COW!!! You make it look sooooo easy! Can’t wait to stock up on some of these items… THANKS :)
#297 | Reply
Oh my days these make me want to host the prettiest tea party ever!
#298 | Reply
Awesome post! I love these cupcakes :)
#299 | Reply
That kit looks perfectly wonderful! Now I want to go make some cupcakes. :)
#300 | Reply
Wow lookit all the comments! I thought I would try for #300, although someone may have posted ahead of me.
Just wanted to say that I love your blog. I check it at least a few times a week for updates. Keep up the kitchen adventures!
#301 | Reply
Nice giveaway! The kits sounds great.
#302 | Reply
I adore cupcakes! I’m horrible at decorating them though- at least they taste good, right?!
#303 | Reply
I love cupcakes! especially when they look so pretty you almost don’t want to eat them.
#304 | Reply
your cupcakes are just so adorable! i never win anything so i hope the first thing i win is the cutest cupcake kit in the world!
#305 | Reply
Hi! My roommate just shared your blog with me today and I’m in love with it! We’re totally going to make the chocolate chip cookie dough truffles and cupcakes this weekend… and gain 10 lbs. haha thanks for the chance to win!
#306 | Reply
I am just now getting into baking (and in a big way). This prize would really
kick-start me!
Thank you,
Courtney
#307 | Reply
This giveaway is amazing!!!
#308 | Reply
Thanks so much for your help! I have recently found my love for cupcakes and have found that making them look all pretty is not as easy as one would think! Can’t wait to practice this weekend!
#309 | Reply
I would love some larger tips for cupcake decorating! Thank you.
#310 | Reply
Wow, Great post ! I was dreaming of this kit and now it is a giveway on your site. Great.
#311 | Reply
Got the baking part down pat, but not the icing part! Seems to end up everywhere but the cupcake whenever I try. :)
#312 | Reply
I loved this post, and the video on the decorating technique! I hope I can enter the giveaway as well, I’m in Australia. :)
#313 | Reply
And here’s my bonus entry! http://twitter.com/jamieanne/status/8266750259
#314 | Reply
Love your site and love the giveaway!
#315 | Reply
What a fun giveaway! I would thrilled to win!
#316 | Reply
Tweet!
http://twitter.com/heatheranne99/status/8267529980
#317 | Reply
Blogged!
http://vintagefabulous.blogspot.com/2010/01/love-and-olive-oil-cupcake-tips-tools.html
#318 | Reply
Wow, what a great giveaway! I love to bake, and I love your blog!
-Marz
#319 | Reply
Thank you for the giveaway! You’re so awesome!
#320 | Reply
just recently discovered my love for baking & decorating! your blog is so inspirational!
#321 | Reply
My New Year’s resolution is to become more comfortable with baking!
#322 | Reply
This is so incredibly awesome! I remember when I applied for a bakery job and one of my trials was frosting their cupcakes and needless to say they resembled something not so appetizing. Great post :)
#323 | Reply
OH! Shared on sites ;)
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/profile.php?id=541370806&ref=mf
http://twitter.com/Rockaroo
Yay!!
#324 | Reply
My sister just introduced me to your website and it looks amazing. I love to bake as well and have taken a liking to baking cupcakes – just made a pirate flag cupcake cake for a birthday party this weekend that was devils food with fudge icing and whip cream inside – yummy! I would love to win the prize to add to my trick bag!
#325 | Reply
So adorable! I love decorating cakes but beautiful cupcakes always seem to elude me =(
#326 | Reply
Love your blog Lindsay and hope that with practice I can make my cupcakes as fabulous as yours. You really need to start selling those yummy creations! Planning to make your banana cupcake for my husband for valentine’s day:)
#327 | Reply
A week ago i found you via ‘stumble’ in firefox and I landed on your goat cheese panini, which caught my eye. Then I started to read a lot of your other posts and now I follow you on bloglovin’ as well :] I love how you decorate your cupcakes so beautifully, I envy that! I adore the cute cupcake wrappers with dots on they are so cute!!
Oh well thank you for giving me, and everyone a shot at winning some amazing materials for cupcake creating (;
xoxo, seph
#328 | Reply
Your cupcakes look amazing and if I win the kit maybe mine will look half as good!
I know my coworkers would love them!
#329 | Reply
THANK YOU for this post! For some reason I have stayed far away from pastry bags for ever and ever. I was convinced that it would all be difficult and time-consuming and I have always been more focused on how things taste than how things look. But your youtube video proves that this method is a gazillion times easier than what I do now (which is basically using just a knife or spoon but it always comes out ugly and it takes me like a minute to do each one)
#330 | Reply
Mmm cupcakes!!!
#331 | Reply
I have recently become a cooking/baking fanatic. More so towards the cupcakes this passed week. I have always loved to cook and bake, here and there when I have the time, but something sparked my interest in cupcakes and now I can’t stop. My fiancee laughs at me because I’ve made several batches every night for the passed 7 days. I told him, with great vigor and excitement, about your Chai cupcakes (They sound AMAZING, and if tradition serves, I’ll probably try them tonight) and he gives a quick grin and tells me that I’m making him fat. Needless to say he still encourages me to do what I like, but he can tell you (and many others) that my decorating and presentation skills are severely lacking. Love your site, keep up the good work!
#332 | Reply
Loved this post! I’ve always had trouble icing cupcakes so they look pretty, hopefully be able to now
x
#333 | Reply
I love cooking and would be grateful for a gift like this!!
#334 | Reply
I would love one of these icing kits :D
I hope I can still enter because I live in Australia.
But its worth a try!
#335 | Reply
Your cupcake tier is enough to make me want to get married all over again just to have an appropriate setting in which to serve them! You had sent me recipes before, and I am so appreciative. Your drawing give away is so generous too. I tell everyone about this site! Ciao and good eating! Debby C.
#336 | Reply
What a fun idea!! Great tips — going to have to try them out myself!
#337 | Reply
I’d love a cupcake decorating set.
#338 | Reply
Your cupcakes are always so delicious but with or without the round tip my icing always ends up looking like a pile of poop, haha.
#339 | Reply
I LOVE cupcakes, but I’ve never been able to ice them well.
#340 | Reply
I can relate to your comment on being obsessed with cupcake wrappers. Come to think of it, I would say that I’m obsessed with cupcakes in general. I love baking these fun little treats with my granddaughters and then sharing them with others. The joy in their face says it all.
#341 | Reply
I love your site and I love Bake it pretty too !
#342 | Reply
Thank you for the information. My daughter is getting married in August and we will be attempting cupcakes instead of a wedding cake. I’m reading anything I can about cupcakes right now.
#343 | Reply
I have never piped my cupcake icing but it would be so nice to be able to try it out! It looks so much prettier and would be nice for gift cupcakes. Ever since I heard about Sprinkle’s vegan red velvet (which I’m not going to drop $3+ on) I’ve been craving cupcakes like crazy!
#344 | Reply
So I just found your blog a couple of weeks ago through a friend but I absolutely love it! Also, we definitely made cupcakes this past weekend, and while they were definitely scrumptious, they weren’t nearly as gorgeous as yours! Thanks for all the cupcake frosting tips :)
#345 | Reply
also, tweeted! http://twitter.com/ayamme
thanks so much!
#346 | Reply
Cupcakes are fabulous! I’m going to have to buy one of those perfect cupcake scoops.
#347 | Reply
I thought about buying that kit as a gift for Christmas…even better if I am selected then I can give the gift of beautifully decorated cupcakes instead…the giveaway that keeps on giving!
#348 | Reply
i’ve wondered about a better way to measure batter in to cupcake pans – Pampered Chef to the rescue once again! =) thanks!
#349 | Reply
i posted your link & info on my FaceBook!
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?ref=profile&id=702553133
#350 | Reply
Awesome giveaway!!! I love cupcakes!
#351 | Reply
Hi, I also tweeted
http://www.twitter.com/cookingsweet
Thanks
#352 | Reply
Oh I hope I hope I hope you pick me! I’m doing a wedding this summer and I need a good bag and tips so desperately!
Thanks for all that you do! I love your creativity and inspiration! Keep sharing your passion.
#353 | Reply
Your cupcakes look sooooooo yummy!!!!!! I love decorating cakes and cupcakes but don’t have the tools and just end up spreading icing or attemping the zip lock bag as an icing bag, so this give a way is a great idea and would be perfect! And it would be used all the time!!!
#354 | Reply
Love your site!
#355 | Reply
I love making cupcakes and the tips you posted are very helpful, thank you for the great giveaway!
#356 | Reply
Yummy! I could watch that video for HOURS!
#357 | Reply
I found your wonderful site by searching for a chai latte recipe!! Everything looks wonderful. I would LOVE to win this. I have quite a few tips but no stores near me (small rural town!) carry any jumbo tips!! And to get four at once?! That would be amazing!! Great giveaway and I hope to win!!
#358 | Reply
oh my gosh I have a friend who would love this for her birthday. even if I don’t win it is definitely going on my “presents to get” list.
#359 | Reply
I’d have to say that cupcakes are really my favorite. Although I love a great cookie now and then and have in the past been obsessed with finding the PERFECT choco chip cookie recipe, cupcakes are a winner every single time. The taste, plus the perfect frosting=heaven. :)
#360 | Reply
I love your site, and was referring back here for a recipe when I saw this right away. I am so excited about it because I am making cupcakes for my brothers wedding next weekend, and the posted swirl is exactly what I’ve been asked to do. Thank you for reading my mind! :)
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#361 | Reply
Oh I’d love to win that set! I’m in need of some serious frosting guidance!!
#362 | Reply
Oh I’d love to win that set! I’m in need of some serious frosting guidance!!
Tweeted too! http://twitter.com/NibbleNourish
#363 | Reply
I just posted about getting a new cupcake cookbook on my blog! I need the tools!
#364 | Reply
Pick me, Pick me!
#365 | Reply
I want I want! i love bake it pretty!!!
#366 | Reply
Just found your blog & can already tell I’m going to love it! I love cupcakes & particularly this giveaway as I love BakeItPretty! Hope to win!
#367 | Reply
I’d LOVE to have this set!! My 9 year old daughter is obsessed with cupcakes!!
Oh the fun we could have!!
#368 | Reply
Love reading your blog and have tried out many of your recipes. This is the greatest giveaway ever! I would absolutely love to win this cupcake set!
#369 | Reply
I love this site and cupcakes are my favorite thing to bake! I’ve made a few of your recipes..they are great!!
#370 | Reply
I tweeted “Have ya’ll entered the @BakeItPretty giveaway over at @loveandoliveoil ? http://bit.ly/7BOWUn SUPER CUTE CUPCAKE KITS!” [itsbunny]
#371 | Reply
Beautiful post and I love cupcakes! and really who doesn’t?!
#372 | Reply
What a fun post! Though not much of a cupcake baker myself, I loved reading about your techniques and have a good friend that is also a cupcake-baker extraordinaire who I can’t wait to share this with! Thanks again!
#373 | Reply
so yummmmmmm! about the cupcakes! about the giveaway! love it all and would love to have those tools for my cupcakes endeavors!!
#374 | Reply
cool tips :]
the kit would really come in handy..
<3
#375 | Reply
Dang, these would put my grocery store cheap-o set to shame! Thanks for offering the giveaway!
#376 | Reply
I love making cupcakes and I have always wanted to master the art of icing them! This would be a great way for me to do that!
#377 | Reply
hi! I just made my version of your lovely black pearl cupcakes and it’s a keeper!
#378 | Reply
I want to be able to make pretty cupcakes! yours always look fantastic!
#379 | Reply
I’ve been thinking I should invest in some cupcake tools for Valentine’s Day, as cupcakes are definitely on that menu. This post was a fab resource! And what great response to the contest, eh? :) I never win anything, so I don’t expect to win this one, but….A girl can dream. And eat cupcakes. And lick her fingers, happily.
#380 | Reply
Ready to take my cupcakes to the next level! Thanks for the fun giveaway!
#381 | Reply
Mmmm, cupcakes!
#382 | Reply
I stumbled across your blog after trying to figure out why my frosting was melting off of my cupcakes. (Turns out frosting doesn’t like it when you use olive oil instead of vegetable oil.) I’m so stoked to try out some of these yummy recipes (especially the chocolate chip cookie dough truffles that I’m making for our Super Bowl party!!)
Love your site!
#383 | Reply
Thanks for the tips and the video. I love making cuppys and frosting.
#384 | Reply
Twittered the give a way…
#385 | Reply
Count me in! Great giveaway!
#386 | Reply
When in doubt, make “The Go-To Chocolate Cupcake”. Thanks for this give-a-way!
#387 | Reply
Thanks for the tips! :)
#388 | Reply
Thanks for the advice. The tip I was using had too small an opening and I love that site
#389 | Reply
Great post! Please enter me in the giveaway- I love making vegan cupcakes!
#390 | Reply
I love your cupcake ideas! Makes me wish I could have some for every meal of the day! (but who says I can’t….?) :]
#391 | Reply
I think i need this!!! :)
#392 | Reply
I have been making special cupcakes for about a year now. My son is a college football player and on cupcake baking days a bunch of the players come over to judge the new batch. So far the favorite is a Cinnamon Toast cupcake followed ever so close by a Reese’s cupcake that has an actual Reese cup baked into the cc. I use a piping bag for frosting but I love your tips.
#393 | Reply
Would love to have a cupcake decor set like this to make cupcakes for upcoming bridal showers I am hosting!! So cute and of course delicious.
#394 | Reply
I’ve already baked cupcakes 3 times in the last four days… I think an intervention is in the works :/
#395 | Reply
Ooh. What a sweet giveaway – I hope I win. :o) Me and my hubs love us some cupcakes, and I have been craving them my whole pregnancy.
#396 | Reply
Your cupcakes are beautiful!
#397 | Reply
loves it! my best friend and i are trying to build our own cupcake business at home. just a little side thing and just a great time to bond since she has 2 kids and hardly ever has time so when we meet its just like the middle school all over again. i love the icing kit, it’ll be a perfect activity for us to learn! :)
#398 | Reply
Your Mexican Hot Chocolate cupcakes have been the most well-loved and the most frequently reproduced cupcakes I’ve ever made! You know, not to suck up or anything…
#399 | Reply
I love your site… Thanks for the cupcake video
Also I posted this on my blog ..
pearlsofatl.wordpress.com
#400 | Reply
Ohmygod, my cupcake obession (and I) would loooove this!
#401 | Reply
Mmmmmmm…cupcakes! I love them dearly and this has inspired me to try out some fun new decorating techniques…now all I need is a cupcake icing kit…wink, wink, nudge, nudge!
#402 | Reply
yay! thanks for this post! i need to bake cupcakes again soon.
#403 | Reply
I have tried to decorate cakes/cupcakes before to no avail…I guess i just need to try try again
#404 | Reply
I would love this. I need to expand by baking from fabulous cookies to cupcakes and cakes, and more!
#405 | Reply
What a wonderful array of tools for beautiful cupcakes. Could definitely use them!
#406 | Reply
What a lovely instructional post! Beautiful pictures, as always, and those cupcakes look so good!!!
#407 | Reply
i like the idea of practicing with a vat of buttercream. I tend to be heavy handed an i do need to practice AND who wouldn’t want to with buttercream?
#408 | Reply
Entries for this giveaway are now CLOSED. Stay tuned for the winner to be announced shortly!