A frozen cookie.
Cupcake supplies are usually intended for the preparation, decoration or display of cupcakes. Items used to make them can include recipe books and box mixes, as well as silicone molds and decorative paper inserts for cupcake liners. There are a number of different materials that can be used to decorate cupcakes, including various toppers such as plastic rings and pictures that can be placed on them, sprinkles and icing, and special shaped pans. Other types of cupcake supplies are often used to display these treats after baking, including tents and other party supplies used to serve them.
Cupcake pans are sometimes made of silicone.
Some of the most common cupcake supplies available are what can be used to create these treats. Mixes and cookbooks, for example, can be used to help someone gather the right ingredients to make the dough for these cakes. There are even some cookbooks entirely devoted to recipes for different types of cupcakes.
Silicone molds are an example of other cupcake supplies that can be physically used to create these cakes. These are non-stick inserts that can be placed inside a cupcake pan to reduce cleanup afterward and make it easier to release from the pan. There are also many different paper inserts that can be used for the same reason, often having seasonal colors and designs that reflect specific holidays.
Some cupcake supplies can be used to decorate these cakes after baking. Icing and sprinkles are often used for decoration, and there are metal bags and tips that are designed specifically for use in cake icing. These supplies can be used on cupcakes and larger desserts. There are even some cupcake shapes that include shapes other than the standard circular shapes, which allow someone to make unique or unusual treats.
A number of different decorations can be found as cupcake supplies, including plastic toys and items that go on top of frozen cakes. Rings, for example, are often available in different patterns, such as images of cartoon characters or shapes that indicate different holidays. There are also “sticks” that can be inserted into the top of the cupcake, which support a flat plastic surface that displays a picture or sticker.
You can also find cupcake supplies designed to display and serve these sweet treats once decorated. Booths, for example, are often multi-tiered platforms that cupcakes can be placed on top of for an aesthetically pleasing serving option. There are also individual platters and small stands that can be found as cupcake supplies, which allow someone to serve these cakes in a more unique and decorative way.