If you are throwing any sort of celebration today, there is nothing as sure to garner you the the giddy approval, or to inspire the sheer childlike joy from your guests than a plate full of designer cupcakes. Cupcakes bring to mind the happy days of childhood parties. People love to marvel at them as much, or more, than they love to eat them! Just picture a multi-level cake stand, brimming on each level with cupcakes in every color of the rainbow - some with shaved, white chocolate curly-cue tops, some chock full of M & M's, some with chocolate chip studded minty fondant, and happily, some with just sprinkles and a classic, buttercream swirl cap. Yummm...

Now with this easy-to-follow BEGINNERS guide in hand anyone can learn how to both make and decorate cupcakes just like a professional!