How To: Make a rosette and a swirl using the star tip

Cake decorating when we were little kids was pretty uncomplicated. Once the cupcakes were out of the oven, we'd scramble over to the counter, maybe secretly take a bite or two, and then whip out a spatula and begin slathering on icing. We would then finish off with a nice handful of rainbow sprinkles because sprinkles were pretty.

But if you're still in love with cupcakes today and are ready to move past the storebought icing + sprinkles method, then check out this tutorial by Wilton. Using the #18 star tip, you'll learn how to create basic rosettes and decorative swirls.