5 steps to creating the ultimate cupcake bar

posted in All on 4/6/2014

1. Provide a variety of cupcake flavors! For maximum impact, offer a whole buffet of different cupcake flavors. You can either bake them yourself like we did (in small batches), or order them from a cupcakery (or a combination of the two).

We used these recipes- Mocha Cupcakes, Oreo Cupcakes, Vanilla Creme Filled Cupcakes, Strawberry Cupcakes, Yellow Cupcakes (with chocolate frosting, of course), Red Velvet Cupcakes, Confetti Cupcakes, Carrot Cupcakes, Mint Chocolate Cupcakes, Double Chocolate Cupcakes.

2. Choose a color palette. Cupcake wraps and toppers make it easy to add the colors of your choice to your cupcake buffet. A couple places to order cupcake liners and baking cups- Bake It Pretty and Confetti Sunshine, I’ve seen really cute cupcake liners at JoAnn’s and even in Target.

Another way to easily tie in a color palette is through your labels and signage (as an added bonus, you don’t have to explain the flavors over and over again).

3. Give your cupcake buffet a pretty backdrop. Make a sweet spread of cupcakes even sweeter with a fabulous backdrop (several ideas and how-to’s here). Our backdrop is just strips of fabric, sewn into a garland (would you like a tutorial for that, or does it look pretty self explanatory?).

4. Add dimension. Cake stands (and even boxes wrapped in paper) are the perfect way to add height and visual variety to your cupcake display. A white cake stand or two (or seven!) in your servingware collection are great versatile pieces, perfect for cupcake buffets and Nacho Bars alike.

5. Use cupcake toppers. These are secret weapon of treat buffets- they add height, tie in your theme, are easy to make, and are just so darn cute! Ribbon flags, punched circle toppers, tied fabric bows, fabric flags, and patterned paper all make great cupcake toppers.

Also, little treats like chocolate squares, strawberries, and Oreos make great edible toppers that match your cupcakes. Hope you enjoyed!! Please like & follow :)