Martha University

Cupcakes have grown up from the kids' party to an any-occasion dessert. It's because they're easy to make and delicious, and because cupcakes are a delightful palette for your creativity. And who would you trust more than entertaining expert Martha Stewart to show you how to decorate these little hand-held bundles of goodness? Here, you'll find fun, festive decorating tips and tricks designed to make the most of your own personal inspiration and ideas. With these video how-to instructions, it's easy to make cupcakes into charming, surprising delights -- taking them from a simple dessert to the talk of the party. It includes a basic cupcake recipe and how-to descriptions for frostings, plus easy-to-find items you can use to create decorative toppings and themed vignettes. You'll learn easy techniques for decorating using icing bags and tips, and Martha will show you how to make a variety of themed cupcakes to bring smiles to any celebration. Once you've studied these clips -- from spring flowers to whimsical bugs to elegant monograms -- you will have learned all the basics for decorating, and you'll be ready to take off with your own design inspirations. And for the sweetest twist on a nostalgic comfort food, try the brownie cupcakes with icing. Also includes printout of Essential Baking Tools.