Two Easy Ways To Ice A Cupcake

Using a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip, here are two easy ways to ice a cupcake. The different techniques look pretty together on a platter and can serve a practical purpose.

For example, if you are serving different flavored cupcakes but want to ice them with the same frosting, the different techniques are a way to distinguish the flavors for your guests. 

One:
Start on the outside edge and pipe a circle, spiraling in towards the center of the cupcake.

Two: 
Pipe a straight line across the center of the cupcake. Pipe more straight lines on both sides until the top of the cupcake is completely filled.