Be a dessert superhero with this cape-worthy cupcake decorating idea. To make these treats, start by piping a blue icing swirl on each cupcake with a large star tip. Roll out red and yellow fondant to ⅛-in. thick. Cut out one  2½-in. red circle and one 2-in. yellow circle. Using a small round cutter, cut a wave pattern from edges of circles. Use a dab of icing to affix the yellow fondant on top of the red fondant. Using a red food colouring pen, draw dots all over yellow fondant. Cut the letters P, O and W from red fondant and colour the edges with black food colouring pen. Place letters on yellow fondant, using icing to secure, then place disc on top of decorated cupcake.

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These polka-dot cupcakes are so easy to make, they’re one of our favourite kid-friendly cupcake decorating ideas. Start by simply covering each cupcake with white <strong><a href="https://www.todaysparent.com/recipe/spreads/glaze-icing-recipe/">glaze icing</a></strong>, then press an assortment of coloured M&Ms lightly into the glaze.

Cupcake decorating ideas: Polka dot (how-to video)

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Bring a little flower power to your next gathering with this cute DIY cupcake decorating idea. To make these treats, cut mini marshmallows in half on the diagonal—these will be your petals. Dip the cut side of each marshmallow into purple-coloured sugar. Ice the cupcakes with white icing, then press three purple licorice pellets into the centre of each cupcake. Working from the inside out, carefully place the marshmallow petals around the licorice, with pointed edges facing out.

Bring a little flower power to your next gathering with these cute DIY cupcake decorating ideas. Watch our video for the simple how-to.

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Watch our video to see how to make these ladybug cupcakes, plus follow our step-by-step cupcake decorating instructions: Start by fitting a piping bag with a small grass tip and fill with green icing. Pipe grass all over the top of each cupcake. Using a black food colouring pen, draw a line down the middle of a red M&M. Colour one end with pen for ladybug’s head. Draw symmetrical dots on either side of lines. Place the ladybugs on cupcakes and enjoy!

Watch our video to see how to make these ladybug cupcakes, and follow our step-by-step instructions. Plus, find more great cupcake decorating ideas.

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