After your cupcakes cool down, pipe your buttercream in the standard swirl pattern. The result will be a stunning, two-toned frosting layer that's sure to impress anyone digging into your desserts.

For next-level cupcakes with a swirl of silky buttercream generous and firm enough to hold a birthday candle in place, follow the step-by-step video. Ideal for birthdays and other special ...

Fill it with the white buttercream. Pipe a swirl on top of the cupcake so it comes out with a stripy candy cane design. You can finish with a sprinkling of crushed candy canes if you like.