One of cupcakes' best qualities, especially if you're the host, is how fun they are to decorate.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- When leaves start to fall, it's time to get into the Halloween spirit. Buck Russell's in Wilmette is offering seasonal cupcake decorating classes to help create festive goodies. Buck ...

Prepare by sifting 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar to make sure there are no lumps in the powdered sugar. Chop up 2 cups of room temperature butter into a mixing bowl. Whip the butter & vanilla extract for ...

Combine the banana and butter and mix well. Add the vanilla, lemon juice and salt. Lastly, add the powdered sugar and mix well. The frosting can be used for cake or cupcakes — and can be applied with ...

4-H'ers will have the opportunity to: develop cake decorating skills, promote creativity, contribute to family celebrations, encourage the use of the above skills in all phases of business. Exhibit 6 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A cupcake is more than just a miniature cake; it's a handheld canvas for creativity (and don't they somehow seem to just taste better, too?).