Baking Cupcakes

Name: Baking Cupcakes
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Learn how to Bake Cupcakes 101

Created byAcademy of Film Fashion and Design

Last updated 7/2018

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What you'll learn

Students will learn the fundamentals of preparation from scratch, different types of cupcakes, flavorings, colors, icing, decorating tips, fondant, and basic items made in a bakery..and much more.

Course content

2 sections • 22 lectures • 3h 56m total length

Recipes
Introduction0:35
Elyon, the head baker, introduces the mastering cupcake baking course with a simple vanilla cake recipe. She emphasizes practice as the key to success in baking cupcakes.
Vanilla Cupcake5:17
Learn to bake vanilla cupcakes by creaming room-temperature butter with sugar, then alternately add wet and dry ingredients to a fluffy batter, avoiding overmixing and folding in vanilla.
Measuring Ingredient and adding complete mix to cups7:45
Learn to measure ingredients, mix cupcake batter, and craft a range of cupcake flavors including cookies and cream, vanilla cookie dough, and rainbow cupcakes, using scoops, cups, and icing ideas.
Oven process1:09
Convection at 325 or regular at 350; bake cupcakes for about 10 minutes (or 15–20 for bigger), then test with a toothpick and note vanilla and chocolate may differ.
Butter Cream Icing and ingredients4:11
Master a simple buttercream icing for cupcakes by creaming softened butter and gradually adding powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to the desired consistency.
Icing the cupcakes23:18
Learn to ice cupcakes with buttercream, color, and toppings like Oreo cookies and chocolate chips. Master piping bags, tips, thinning with milk, and techniques for stable shapes and eye-catching designs.
Custom Sprinkles7:50
Learn to make custom sugar sprinkles by coloring coarse sugar with tiny drops of food coloring, massaging until evenly dyed, and drying before decorating cupcakes with colorful toppings.
More Designs4:39
Explore more cupcake designs and toppings, from toasted coconut to rosettes and flower centers. Use a turntable or lazy susan, and embrace experimentation—scrape and start over if needed.
Basic Vanilla Cupcakes Completed0:28
Wrap up the basic vanilla cupcakes lesson by reviewing simple decorating, then preview upcoming steps with fondant flowers and fondant toppers for more creative cupcake designs.

Chocolate Cupcakes12:38
Cream butter and sugar, beat in eggs and milk, then gradually fold in dry ingredients (flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt) and finish with a chocolate buttercream.
Rose Wine Cupcakes13:01
Explore rose wine cupcakes with raspberry filling and rose wine icing, using creamed butter and sugar, sifted dry ingredients, and a pink blush finish across small, regular, and mini cupcakes.
Bakin Temps etc.1:47
Learn to bake cupcakes in regular (350) and convection (325) ovens with precise times (regular 15–20, smaller 10–12, bigger 20–25) and use a toothpick test, then create fondant for decoration.
Preparing Fondant10:40
Learn to make fondant from melted marshmallows, butter, and water, then knead in powdered sugar to a dough, enabling sugar flowers, lace, and decorative elements for cupcakes and cakes.
Practicing writing design26:27
Learn to practice cupcake writing and decorating with simple at-home supplies, templates, and icing tips. Explore flavoring, color mixing, and bag techniques to create polished designs.
More writing designs7:28
Master cupcake writing and borders using buttercream, whipped topping, or voile icing, with slow, steady practice; explore borders, rosettes, and the emotion technique using multiple piping tips.
Fondant designs31:21
Master fondant handling, adjust texture with powdered sugar and Crisco, color and shape roses and leaves, then assemble with vodka for cupcake toppers.
Fondant designs prt 226:23
Learn to craft kid-themed fondant toppers, including a baseball and layered 3d flowers, using rolling, cutting, and ball tools, then paint with vodka and color and add luster dust.
Royal icing flowers17:20
Learn to make thick royal icing for flower decorations, pipe 3-D flowers, write on plaques, and dry royal icing toppers to adorn cupcakes and cakes.
Icing the cupcakes14:25
Learn to ice rosé wine cupcakes with rosé buttercream and chocolate cupcakes with chocolate buttercream, fill centers with raspberry jam, and master bag prep, piping, and decorating techniques.
Adding the Fondant to the cupcakes7:52
Explore creative cupcake decorating with icing techniques, floral toppers, rose designs, and pearls, then lace designs with powdered sugar and snowflake toppings.
Making a Cupcake Cake6:15
Arrange cupcakes on a plate in a flower shape, spread a smooth icing base, then decorate with sprinkles and color accents to create a cupcake cake ready to share.
Tips and Tricks6:05
Always sift dry ingredients to prevent clumps that ruin icing. Master one-handed egg cracking, use Ziploc bags for icing, and substitute eggs and dairy with bananas, applesauce, or coconut milk.

Requirements

There are no prerequisites or previous knowledge needed for in order to take this course.

Description

This mastering cupcakes course will teach the fundamentals of preparation from scratch, different types of cupcakes, flavorings, colors, icing, decorating tips, fondant, and basic items made in a bakery. Other topics include tools and equipment used, the proper use of them, baking terminology, ingredients, and kitchen safety. Upon completing this course, the student will be able to successfully bake delicious cupcakes.

Who this course is for:

Anyone who wants to learn how to make great tasting, delicious, and fun cupcakes, or anyone looking to increase their baking skills overall

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