Furry Monster Cupcakes for the Cake Stall at our school gala. Vanilla cupcakes with a crusting buttercream (with a tablespoon of meringue powder mixed in for peace of mind!). I use mostly butter in my buttercream with just a little melted Copha or Kremelta (we don't get Chrisco here much) cos I don't like the mouth-feel/taste of too much shortening. Grass tip 233 for the fur. Homemade cupcake holder/insert (idea from Real Simple magazine).