In this Cupcakes 101 Video, I show you some quick, easy tips & tricks for how to turn a regular old plastic sandwich baggie into a professional piping bag to decorate your cupcakes, brownies and more with!
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Here are my favorite frostings for piping on cupcakes:
Classic Vanilla American Buttercream
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Classic Chocolate American Buttercream
Here is some more videos to help with getting started:
Click here to learn some tips for filling your piping bag with frosting
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Click here to see my favorite trick for filling your piping bag, for a re-useable, mess-free alternative to the video above!
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If you want to switch between decorating tips, Click here to learn how to use a coupler
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Finally, pipe away! Click here to learn how to pipe the perfect cupcake swirl!
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