Wedding Cupcakes

Cupcakes are stepping up to the plate at weddings, where the tall and incredibly expensive wedding cake once stood. In some cases, wedding cupcakes can be combined with an actual wedding cake for a unique, decorative display. They can also be an alternative to a traditional cake, offering the chance to use different flavors and designs. The possibilities for decorating wedding cupcakes are virtually endless. Depending on your personal taste, you can decorate each cupcake differently or build layers of similar cupcakes, tying in the colors and theme of your wedding. The sizes of the cupcakes are also up to you - you can choose to make "mini" cupcakes or traditional sized treats.

Home decorating maven Martha Stewart has a number of interesting ideas for wedding cupcakes. Among these ideas: cupcakes frosted to resemble a wedding flower bouquet. You can tailor your wedding cupcakes to exactly match your own personal bridal bouquet or the cakes can match those carried by your attendants.http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/photogallery/cupcake-ideas?lpgStart=1¤tslide=1¤tChapter=1#ms-global-breadcrumbs She also suggests making three different sized cupcakes and layering them with buttercream icing for a tiered effect.http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/photogallery/cupcake-ideas?lpgStart=1¤tslide=7¤tChapter=1#ms-global-breadcrumbs

If you're looking for ideas and recipes for wedding cupcakes, you've come to the right place. Browse through the links on this page for tutorials, decoration ideas and video tips.

Cupcakes became popular during the 19th century. They were often referred to as "number cakes," based on the number of ingredients one put together to make them. One of the earliest references to the word cupcake was around 1828.All About Cupcakes: The History of the Cupcake Crazy About Cupcakes: Cupcake History

Cupcakes became popular because of how quickly and easily they could be made in comparison to regular cakes.Crazy About Cupcakes: Cupcake History