Cupcake Tree

Directions

1. 1
   Frost the cupcakes with your favorite butter cream recipe.
2. 2
   Here are some tips for making your Cupcake Tree:
3. 3
   Cake is easier to handle, and less crumbly when baked a day ahead and refrigerated.
4. 4
   Tint and flavor the frosting for your party theme.
5. 5
   Dip your knife in hot water before frosting for a smoother look.
6. 6
   Decorate the cupcakes with fresh berries.
7. 7
   Using a tiered pastry tree, work from the inside out stacking your cupcakes.
8. 8
   If you don't have a pastry tree you can make one using platters and fabric-covered tin
9. 9
   cans placed in the middle of the platters.
10. 10
    Fill in the holes between the cupcakes with chocolate dipped and plain strawberries.