The Perfect Cupcake

Overview — Course No. 40290

Bake and decorate irresistible cupcakes with Trophy Cupcakes owner Jennifer Shea. Learn to create moist and flavorful cupcakes with creative fillings, frostings, and decorations.

Video Lessons

01: Meet Jennifer & Get Baking

Meet Jennifer Shea and learn her famous vanilla cupcake recipe, focusing on proper technique and pitfalls.

Duration: 21 min

02: Adding Fruit

Discover three methods for adding fruit to cupcakes, including mashed, caramelized, and berry compote.

Duration: 17 min

03: Adding Texture With Crusts

Learn to create crunchy crusts for cupcakes, including graham cracker, shortbread, and pie crust.

Duration: 25 min

04: Creative Fillings

Make sophisticated fillings like caramel, lemon curd, and lavender pastry cream.

Duration: 21 min

05: Trophy’s Smooth & Creamy Buttercream

Master Trophy Cupcake’s signature buttercream and learn to whip, color, and store it.

Duration: 17 min

06: Decorating With Buttercream

Learn professional decorating techniques, including frosting, edging, and piping.

Duration: 24 min

07: Creative Icing Techniques

Explore advanced decorating techniques, including toasting meringue swirls and making hi-hat cupcakes.

Duration: 27 min