How to Make Two-Tone Frosted Cupcakes

Found these great cupcake on Katis Kupcakes  http://www.katiskupcakes.com/2011/01/two-tone-cupcakes/

Making cupcakes with more than one frosting color can be a unique and eye-catching way to WOW your guests. It is very easy to accomplish if you start with the right tools. The supplies you will need include the following: large plastic/disposable piping bags, your favorite piping tips, Wilton Icing Colors, pre-made “ready to frost” cooled cupcakes and some of your favorite frosting, I prefer to use a basic vanilla buttercream. *I tend to use disposable piping bags because after you finish frosting your cupcakes, you can throw the messy used bag away and not worry about the messy clean-up! Once you have your favorite premade cupcakes cooled, you are ready to get on with the fun of frosting them! And wait til you see how easy these are—very little effort for a very big reward! Let’s get started!!

Step 1

Bake your favorite cupcakes and allow them to cool.

Step 2

Gather several bowls filled with buttercream frosting. Gather your favorite Wilton Icing Colors and mix a few tablespoons into the frosting. Mix until you achieve the desired color you are hoping for. My personal favorites are the brightest and boldest colors since they make the most impact when piped.

Step 3

Gather your piping bag (plastic or disposable). I recommend a large bag (such as an 18 inch) to give you room to add at least two colors. I used THREE colors for my cupcakes and it makes your frosting look even more fun, unique and colorful! Snip the tip of your disposable bag (or put your piping tip in the plastic bag) and insert your favorite tip. Line the bag with your choice of frosting colors. Layer the frosting on top of each other as seen in the photo below:

Step 4

Next, pipe the frosting on to your pre-made cooled cupcake. Make certain all of the colors are showing up as you pipe, if not restart the steps above taking care to layer the colors carefully in the piping bag. Here’s how mine looked:

Step 5

Gather some other colors and repeat the same steps as above; being careful to layer the colors carefully to achieve the best results. This time I chose blue, green and yellows and swirled them on my cupcakes–these are perfect for boys who might not like the colors pink, purple and orange. I also think these would be great for Earth Day–don’t you?

Step 6

Stand back and admire your handiwork-you accomplished making two-tone frosted cupcakes!!! You and your cupcakes will be the talk of the party they’re attending, lol! Great job! Here’s a look at my set of cupcakes–I was very happy with the vibrant, brilliant colors that came through–hope to hear how you all made out!