How Do You Frost Multiple Cupcakes As A Whole???
Decorating By frosting111 Updated 15 Aug 2006 , 6:01am by CarolAnn
I've been seeing lots of photos on CC of multiple cupcakes being frosted and decorated as a whole/single sheet cake style...How is this done and how does one get the icing so smooth with out dips and crevice's exposing between the cups?...I'm really interested in trying this technique.
Cupcake cakes are really fun to make. Make sure you fill your baking cups as evenly as possible before baking. Then play around with them on your board arranging them to how you want them. Place a small dot of icing beneath each one and press it down on the board, this will help prevent them from sliding around on the board. Also, a softer consistency of icing will help too. Just frost like you would a regular cake (ofcourse the icing will need to be thicker to fill the grovves betweent he cc's).
If you're using a styrofoam board you could also insert toothpicks into the board and then push your cc 's down into them as well...just be sure to warn your customer that there are toothpicks underneath them when they remove them.
Here is one I did...good luck 
Cupcake cakes are really fun to make. Make sure you fill your baking cups as evenly as possible before baking. Then play around with them on your board arranging them to how you want them. Place a small dot of icing beneath each one and press it down on the board, this will help prevent them from sliding around on the board. Also, a softer consistency of icing will help too. Just frost like you would a regular cake (ofcourse the icing will need to be thicker to fill the grovves betweent he cc's).
If you're using a styrofoam board you could also insert toothpicks into the board and then push your cc 's down into them as well...just be sure to warn your customer that there are toothpicks underneath them when they remove them.
Here is one I did...good luck
Thanks Discolady..Your cup cakes are awesome, I love the layout and thanks for the tips.
It would have been a mess with not securing the cupcakes first, I wouldn't have thought of doing that, great tip to know the first try,Thanks!....so you frosted yours with Butter cream icing?
Thanks for the reply, Mary 
tutorial: http://community.webshots.com/photo/105830324/1192813746051689275ZzeIFp
AWESOME Doug...great website, thanks for the reply...cant wait to try doing this!!!
I wish I had read this before I finished the cupcake cake I just posted. It looks like something got ahold of it and poked between each cupcake. It's the newest one in my photos if you want to laugh a little.
I wish I had read this before I finished the cupcake cake I just posted. It looks like something got ahold of it and poked between each cupcake. It's the newest one in my photos if you want to laugh a little.
Hey those are some really nice cup cakes..you done a great job! I cant imagine what my first attempt would have turned out to look like if trying to wing it on my own before asking questions first..thinking about trying this on my grandsons birthday with a Spiderman theme..he already put in his order for the theme he wants. Now to come up with some ideas, I already have a little stuffed Marvel comets Spiderman just perfect size for a cake...Hummmm thoughts to ponder indeed.
I love your cakes, I snatched a few photos to put in my favorites album
I'm also noticing that some people are icing the sides of the cupcakes too...is it better to do that or just a matter of taste and the theme?
Are they being iced with the icing spreader?
tutorial: http://community.webshots.com/photo/105830324/1192813746051689275ZzeIFp
Wow Doug I looked in your photos....your templates are great, now I know where to go for layouts and stacking ideas!!!
Hi Frosting111-
Like the the others said the icing is the key to not having any dips in between the icing... I've done so many lately it's not funny.. They seem to be the going thing since you don't have to worry about mess from cutting the cake... Can't wait to see your finished CCC....
Cassandra
Smoochiefrog: I had the same problem with my CCC the first time I tried it. I realized that I can't line up the cupcakes in the same shape as a regular sheet cake, otherwise it would create gaps inbetween the cupcakes and the frosting will fall through. I ended up rearranging them so that the cupcakes were right up against each other without any gaps. The picture is in my album.
Thanks Puzzlegut- I meant to mention that in my reply but forgot ... I also let my icing sit for atleast 15 minutes then smooth with my papertowel... That way it has time to set up and usually by then if anything is going to fall in it has by then...
Thanks,
Cass
I just did one this weekend. I never glue my cupcakes down w/frosting, but I read in another post a neat suggestion you can use if you do. Bake your cc's w/2 liners, that way when you lift up a cupcake you won't have to worry about the frosting that's smeared on the bottom of the liner. I thought that was a good tip...especially if they're for little ones.
This is something I have to try in the near futre (darned work gets in the way of my hobbies)......I like the idea of using toothpicks to hold them steady, say if you use foamboard underneath they should stick well, then make sure the customer just lifts the cupcake straight up to enjoy.
I do not glue my cupcakes down. You HAVE to stagger the cupcakes so there are no gaps between ... this results in a cute uneven edge all around. I ice with my icing tip around the edges first so I'm zig-zagging the icing tip all along the way. I see some people put borders around the edges and some don't.
Here's a tip I think is important. It is true that cupcake cakes are easy for the customer; but they are harder for the baker/decorator. You're sepnding more time in and out of the oven and back and forth with batter than with a regular cake, and frosting them is also harder than with a regular cake. Therefore, I have learned that I do not in any way PREFER them over doing a nice cake ... so I charge more for a cupcake cake. If the prices were the same for the same amount of servings, I don't want my customers to choose a cupcake cake over a regualr sheet cake. Anyhow that's how I feel.
I too charge more for my cupcake cakes like Vienneaus....They are easier but in the long run more time.
Kym-
Thanks for the comments on the cakes... I feel like I'm improving with each one I make... The projector is a KopyKake Projector- I got mine off of Ebay.. The company I purchased it from is ArtCity.. They usually have them for a Buy it now price of 155.00 or so with shipping of 14.80... It has taken me awhile to get use to it but it's just about finding your own comfort zone with it... If you get one you will like it! Keep me posted...
Cass
WOWZERS...what great responses...all the reply's had such valuable tips and tricks....I really think I'm gonna try this with my grandsons cake coming up in September, I'm pert near excited about it.
All the tips are appreciated...now I know not to line em up but, to set them closer together to each other, would have learned that the hard way on my own. NOW, I will be using the icing spreader indeed. And the double cup method is gonna be a must! Thanks!
Thanks for the heads up on how to charge for them as well, just looking at the photos yall make them look easier than a whole cake,but I can see now there is lots more work involved...at least after doing my grandsons I'll know. Aint it great to have family to practice on??? Tee Hee
Thanks Everyone, and keep those tips and tricks rolling in, I'm absorbing them like a sponge and taking notes, Mary
Thanks everyone for the kind words. Ya'll know how to make a person feel better, that's for sure! While lying in bed last night, the thought came to me that I should have staggered them to avoid the huge gaps. I definitely know for next time. I found it to be MUCH easier than a sheet to decorate. I even found it LESS time consuming. Maybe if I do them correctly, I can make a go at this. LOL
Mary,
Regarding icing the sides of the cupcakes...my personal opinion is that the purpose of the CCC is to just grab the cakes and pull them away...I think icing the sides would make this very messy...
Ahhhhhhhhh I didn't think of that happening if you ice the sides..Great Point and one I will remember indeed.
I just got back from Michael's buying some Spiderman cup cake cups....Now for a clever idea using the topper I already have, what fun allowing my imagination to ponder the creative thoughts 
The webs site you recommended are awesome, THANKS! Got em saved in my favorites for future references 
Thanks for your help, Mary
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