Cup Cake HELP!!!!!

[*LovemyKids*]

I don't really know what type of icing to make i am going to using a piping bag and i want the icing to stay in the nice shape (swirls) that the piping bag makes it. Last time i tried my icing look nice when i first did it but by the time i got to the last cake all the others had run and the icing just looked flat!!!!! Does that make sense now sorry

Thanks everyone Nikki

[*LovemyKids*]

Sorry another quick questions where do i buy confectioners' sugar from i have never heard of it do i just buy it from woolies or coles or somewhere special?

Thanks♥

[Rouge]

Its just pure icing sugar. I tend not to use the icing sugar mix if I can avoid it as it has cornflour and salt in it and you can taste the difference.

The icing I use for cupcakes is perfect for piping

[*LovemyKids*]

Thanks heaps for that.
I just googled it and guess why last time the icing ran.....
I used margerine instead of butter
I was in a hurry and shops were closed lol oh well atleast it was not for a birthday just for the kids he he he
Well i will use butter this time lol

Thanks for all your help
Nikki

[Rouge]

Make sure its unsalted, and at room temperature before you use it. Salted butter just isn't as nice in icing

[Snacks]

Thanks for that recipe. Wow, that one and the Magnolia one are quite similar... And it must make HEAPS of icing
I suppose I could halve the recipe for my needs - we struggle to get through a dozen cup cakes whenever I make them (even for afternoon teas... Maybe my cupcakes just suck! LOL!)

[mrsmac]

What about practicing by making some for Riley's party next Friday Amy??????