Once you've baked a batch of cupcakes [see related recipes here: Cupcake recipes], the next step is to decorate them. Creative cupcake decorating makes these little goodies look yummier than they already are—and with the right ingredients and execution, make them actually taste yummier, too!

Here are eight video demonstrations on ways to decorate cupcakes.

1. Find out a foolproof way for icing and decorating red velvet cupcakes

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2. Ice cream cones and lots of icing make these cool cupcakes

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3. This will be a sure hit during baby showers.

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4. How to make a rose decoration using buttercream.

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5. Sunflower and ladybug cupcakes

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6. Dog lovers will adore this one.

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7. It's something the boys will enjoy.

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7. Your cupcakes will look like a home baked apple pie. Yum!

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