All About Cupcakes

Baking cupcakes is easy if you master all the tricks and tips to the perfect cupcake, especially when you know what to be carful of and what to avoid doing. In this lecture you will learn what not to do while preparing and baking your cupcake.

This basic yet fundamental cupcake is a most-have in every baker's skills set. In this lecture you will learn how to make the perfect vanilla cupcake using one of the easiest baking techniques; the "one bowl" method.

Every cupcake needs a frosting on top. There are many techniques to pipe frosting in order to create various looks to your cupcake. In this lecture Meytal will demonstrate several piping techniques for you to learn and utilize on you next cupcake creation.

In this lecture you will learn how to bake this delicious and moist banana cupcake using caramelized bananas to increase the moistness. You will learn the "creaming and French meringue" cupcake making technique.

Create the perfect filling to your banana cupcake with this easy-to-follow lecture.

Every baker most know how to make this fundamental frosting, which is always useful on every cupcake. Get the ins and outs of how to prepare this buttercream frosting and how to do it successfully. Learn what to avoid and be careful of during this process so you will never get a runny buttercream again.

Coloring butter cream is not as easy as it sounds. Meytal will share with you her secrets to the perfect coloring technique.

In this lecture you will learn how to create three known characters from sesame street in the shape of a cupcake. You will utilize the piping techniques you have learnt in early lectures as well as decorations to match. To make the fondant decorations you can refer to the sugar paste intro and emoji lectures.

The ultimate decadent cupcake. This winner of a recipe will blow your mind with how easy it is to make. This "two bowls mixing method" is a lazy baker's dream with a stunning, fail proof results.

Much like the classic Italian meringue butter cream, the swiss meringue butter cream needs to be prepared with extra care and meytal is here to show you exactly how to make this frosting and never fail at it again! This time we will be adding a flavor of dark chocolate to accompaniment our extra loving valentine's day cupcake.

A most have in any bakers' skills set. This classic confection is incredibly useful to learn and Meytal will teach you the professional chef's way of preparing this pastry staple.

Chocolate decorations are endless fun. They are also incredibly useful in decorating cupcakes easily but with a wow factor. In this lecture Meytal will teach you how to work with chocolate, how to color it and chocolate piping techniques. After you acquire this skill, the sky is the limits in all your future creations.

Learn how to use all the ingredients to assemble the final cupcake, a perfect gift for your valentine.

This tangy and zesty cupcake is going to become your all-time favorite. Find out how to prepare this cupcake using the most common cupcake making method, "the creaming method".

Who does not like a good lemon curd? This perfection of a filling will be useful not only for a variety of cupcakes but on many other confections you would like to make.

As strange as it might sound these candied lemon peels are a crowd pleaser, even among children. Find out how to prepare these and use them as a fancy natural décor.

You cannot have a lemon cupcake without a French meringue. This easy to do frosting adds a bit of sweetness to our lemony cupcakes making it a play on lemon meringue pie.

Not all cupcakes are created equal. This one is deceivingly simply but the secret ingredient (it is brown sugar, shhh don't tell anyone) uplifts a simple cupcake to the level of royalty.

To fit our queen of a cupcake we need the king. This frosting is a modern type of frosting that will be useful for much more then just cupcakes. A more delicate and light approach to frosting that is taking over the cupcake world by storm.

Preparing caramel is tricky. Who has not burnt a few in their time? Well, no more! Meytal will show you exactly how to make this amazing sauce so you will never be afraid of caramel again.

No more store-bought caramelized popcorn. Learn how to make this awesome unique cupcake décor. Do not forget to make sure you leave a few on the side for a snack.

This cool looking, modern cupcake is going to be all the rave at your next party. You're welcome :)

This modern-day classic is a twist on a chocolate cupcake with a few interesting ingredients. Learn the best recipe for a stunning result.

Learn another type of filling, this time a twist on the classic cream cheese frosting.

Ready for some magic? Because we got you covered. Learn this awesome trick to making edible soil that will wow anyone tasting it.

You cannot have a campfire cupcake without fire. No, not real fire. Much cooler then that (no pun intended). Learn this incredible new skill of candy making that will blow (pun intended this time) your mind. Much like all the other skills you will learn in this course, once you know the method, you will be able to utilize it and create your own amazing decorations on your own.

Time to assemble this gorgeous, impressive cupcake and pick up another skill along the way by learning the 2-tone swirl piping technique.

Sugar paste work (also known as fondant) is a vital skill that takes hours of practice to perfect. This course is not a sugar paste course but, in this lecture, you will learn the basics of working with sugar paste, the difference between that and gum paste, which type you will use in this course, the tools needed for sugar paste work and all the tips and tricks. Even if you have never worked with sugar paste before, after this lecture you will be able to create many decorations that will upgrade any cupcake.

Learn how to create a marble effect cupcake in this lecture.

This is the most basic, commonly use type of cream in any patisserie. Every pastry chef from beginner to export know how to make this cream. Learn this fundamental filling the way professional pastry chefs make it.

Come on bakers. Do you believe in emoji? 'Cause meytal got something to teach about it. Express yourself with these cute emoji cupcake toppers so you will never be lost for words again.

Learn yet another typical cupcake filling with this easy to make confit recipe.

Learn how to create stunning sugar paste decorations such as a rose, bowtie, ruffles, working with icing, piping, stenciling and more.

This trendy cupcake is more then just fun, it a party in a cupcake! Learn how to create this confetti look with no mess and fuss.

no cupcake or gum paste course will be complete without the all mighty unicorn. This trend found its way into our lives a few years ago and is refusing to leave ever since. Improve your cupcake makers skills and learn how to create this adorable little creature, and his trusty sidekick, the rainbow. Don’t be scared, you are totally ready to do this!

Learn how to replace dairy products such as: milk, buttermilk, sour cream, cream, and butter in existing recipes with vegan options.

Learn how to replace eggs in existing recipes with vegan options.