Instructions

1. Prepare your favorite butter cream or cream cheese frosting. Add a small amount of liquid if the frosting is not smooth, fluffy or holds a peak when you dip a spoon in and pull it out.

2. Assemble a cake-decorating bag with a 1/2-inch round tip, or use large zipper bag. Fill the decorating bag with a small amount of frosting and test the thickness by piping a small amount on a piece of wax paper. Clip 1/2 inch off the corner of the plastic bag to pip the frosting.

3. Adjust the thickness by adding powdered sugar or liquid and fill the decorating bag half-full with frosting.

4. Line the cupcakes on a counter for easy access when frosting.

5. Pipe the frosting onto the top of the cupcake to create a swirl. Start on the edge, piping approximately three times around the cupcake to end in the middle. Pull up on the decorating bag to make a center peak. The finished cupcake has the appearance of a small soft-serve ice cream cone.

6. Sprinkle course decorating sugar, crushed candy pieces or citrus zest to decorate the frosting and add an accent flavor.

7. Store any uneaten cupcakes in a cool area for up to two days.