American Girl Cupcakes. American Girl

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      Vanilla, chocolate, filled, or frosted—we love cupcakes! Not only are they exciting to eat, but they are also super fun to bake—and decorate. Invite friends over aer school or on the weekend to have a decorating party. Choose a few of your favorite recipes, bake them together, and then divide and conquer the frostings and decorations. Everyone’s creativity will shine through, and you’ll have plenty of treats to eat at the end of the party.

      A moist cake layer and a smooth frosting or glaze are important, so be sure to check out our tips for baking (page 9) and decorating (page 15). The right tools are key—you don’t need many, but it’s important to have a few essentials on hand before you get started. Decorating is the fun stuff! Throughout this book, we give oodles of ideas, but use your imagination. There are endless combos of frosting flavors, sprinkles, and other fun toppings to play with.

      From classics, such as Yellow Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting (page 27) and Devil’s Food Cupcakes with Rich Chocolate Glaze (page 18), to creamy and crunchy Cookies ’n’ Cream Cupcakes (page 61) and sprinkle-filled Piñata Cupcakes (page 76), we have a recipe for everyone. Whatever your style—whether you’re daring, playful, colorful, or classic—baking is a great way to express your own special flair. And last but not least, don’t forget the sprinkles!