Decorating Winter-Themed Cupcakes

Rachael walks you though creating a winter snowman adorned with a stocking hat, a two-tone holiday wreath with holly, and an adorable reindeer with chocolate antlers. The base of all three designs starts by first creating an even, smooth buttercream top—no one will know it isn’t fondant!

Included are tips on how to create a cohesive design, using modeling chocolate to create edible décor, customizing royal icing candy eyes, two ways to create chocolate antlers, and helpful tips on using a star and leaf tip. Rachael also shares ideas to customize each design and encourages you to make them your own!

For more beginning cake decorating ideas, head over to Rachael’s video on Chocolate Bark to make the perfect holiday bark to adorn your winter cakes and cupcakes.