10 Ways to Serve Cupcakes

by Kathryn Papanek, Posted Jun 30th 2010 5:00PM

Courtesy of Crumbs Bake Shop

Get ready for a cupcake overload! Yes, we realize that people have been serving cupcakes at weddings for a while now, but that hasn't stopped trendsetting brides-to-be like Carrie Underwood, who plans to serve cupcakes when she marries her hockey player fiancé Mike Fisher, from continuing to say "I do" to the sweet treats. Want to take part in this delicious trend? Take a look at these fun ideas for how to incorporate cupcakes into your celebration.

Follow this recipe for two-tier cupcakes -- perfect for a bridal shower or wedding reception!

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The Sweetest Cupcake Ideas for Your Wedding

If you're looking for a budget-friendly way to add personality to your wedding day, you'll love these edible icing decals from Hello Frosting. Using the decals is super-easy: all you have to do is stick and smooth the decoration on top of a freshly frosted cupcake. Order a set (from about $18 for 24) and then use the decals to customize homemade or store bought cupcakes.

The Sweetest Cupcake Ideas for Your Wedding

Plain frosting is so 2009! For your shower, rehearsal dinner or engagement party, serve cupcakes adorned with decorations that match the theme of the event. This romantic confection-just the thing to serve at an engagement party-is from Sprinkles Cupcakes in Beverly Hills, California.

The Sweetest Cupcake Ideas for Your Wedding

No, cupcakes aren't just for the ladies. A sampler of these masculine treats by Butch Bakery in New York City, which come in flavors like "Tailgate," "Beer Run" and "Jackhammer", would make an ideal alternative to the groom's cake.

The Sweetest Cupcake Ideas for Your Wedding

Cupcakes have gone supersized! Weighing in at four pounds and standing over six inches tall, this "Colossal Crumb" cupcake from Crumbs Bake Shop in New York City would make a sweet bridal shower dessert.

The Sweetest Cupcake Ideas for Your Wedding

Like the idea of serving a cupcake tower but don't want to miss out on the cake cutting ritual? You can have the best of both worlds by topping off your cupcake tower with an extra-large cupcake-this tower by Kickass Cupcakes in Boston features a chocolate treat at the top-which can stand in for the cake as you cut the first slice.

The Sweetest Cupcake Ideas for Your Wedding

For a sweet bridal shower favor, consider giving your guests cupcakes in your wedding party colors. Arrange them on a cake stand-like this lovely assortment from Kara's Cupcakes in San Francisco-and let your guests help themselves to the cupcakes.

The Sweetest Cupcake Ideas for Your Wedding

Sometimes, less is definitely more. Mini cupcakes-like these adorable bite-sized treats from CakeLab in New York City-are just the right size to pass around for guests to snack on during the festivities.

The Sweetest Cupcake Ideas for Your Wedding

If your love of cupcakes dates back to the dessert's star turn on Sex and the City, why not pull a Carrie on your wedding day? Magnolia Bakery in New York City still makes the classic vanilla cupcake with pink buttercream icing, which appeared on the hit television show and kicked off the cupcake craze.

The Sweetest Cupcake Ideas for Your Wedding

One of the many great things about serving cupcakes at your wedding is that you don't have to commit to just one flavor. Choose cupcakes in an assortment of your favorite flavors, and then add to the fun by creating a "cupcake menu"-like this cute creation from Kickass Cupcakes-to let your guests know what's on offer.

The Sweetest Cupcake Ideas for Your Wedding

The newest trend in personalized wedding day favors? Custom cupcakes topped off with edible sugar decorations featuring your new monogram -like these treats from Sprinkles Cupcakes-make delicious send-offs for your guests.

The Sweetest Cupcake Ideas for Your Wedding

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7-08-2010 @8:39PM

crarem said...

mmmmmm.....cupcakes!
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7-08-2010 @10:34PM

Wendy said...

The cupcake with the wedding ring in the center of the icing is really cute. I think cupcakes at a wedding would be an easier way to give out cake, rather than waiting for a cake to be cut into servings for all of the guests.
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7-09-2010 @6:00AM

D said...

God i amj so sick of hearing about Carrie Underwood. I can imagine in a few yrs that will be divorce city