How to Fill Cupcakes
Learn how to fill cupcakes for a gender reveal, baby shower, birthday party, or any celebration. When you take a bite, you’ll be greeted with a sweet surprise!
Servings 12 cupcakes
Instructions
- Bake the cupcakes according to the recipe or package directions. I made a half-batch of my vegan vanilla cupcake recipe! Once cooked, let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once the cupcakes are cooled to room temperature, hollow out the centers using a melon baller. Simply insert the baller and twist to remove the center. Alternatively, you could use a butter knife, piping tip, or apple corer.
- To fill the cupcakes, prepare homemade frosting or store-bought frosting. Place about ¼ - ½ cup of frosting in a small bowl and stir in a very small amount of food coloring, adding more as needed. Fill the center of each cupcake by using a frosting tip or butter knife.
- Place the cutout cupcake pieces from the center back over the tops. Pipe plain frosting on top of the cupcakes and decorate with sprinkles. Enjoy!
Notes
Storage tips: Unfrosted cupcakes will stay fresh for two days without refrigeration. You can fill and frost day of, or within two days of serving.
