Different Types Of Piping Techniques: DECODED

A rich creamy frost on a cupcake is like a sight to sore eyes. But how do you get the frost right? If you’ve been meaning to bake & are wondering how to get your icing on point, you’ve landed just where you should’ve.

The first rule of baking is getting yourself some good quality baking tools & equipment that will act as support systems throughout your baking process. If you’ve got that right, you’ve made it a lot easier for yourself. For piping, all you need is a piping & frosting bag & you’re good to go.

Here are a few piping techniques that’ll help you master the frost:

The large round decorating tip:

This is where you start decorating your cakes as a beginner. The classic large round decorating tip has been loved by all for its creamy texture & wholesome look. Here’s what it looks like. If you’re trying your hand at piping for the first time, go for a large round decoration just like this one in a solid colour. Easier to do, prettier to look.

The large star decorating tip:

One of the most delectable looking icings, the large star decorating tip has been a favorite for many bakers. To get this one right, make sure you start in the center of the cupcake & swirl around steadily through the top surface of the cupcake by carefully applying even pressure. It not only looks appetizing & gorgeous but also gives an ice-cream like look that makes it all the more appealing.

The closed star decorating tip:

A beautiful extension of the large star decorating tip, the piping for this technique has a closed nozzle that oozes out a dream-like texture to give your cupcake a classy look.

It adds finer swirls to your frosting owing to its narrow opening that makes it look artistic & meticulously done. Just like you can see in the photo, the outcome depends on the frosting & piping. You can choose from a thick creamy look to a delicate thin look by applying pressure accordingly. Just pipe as you like it best. Try this the next time you plan on baking & you will be taken in for a surprise.

The Wilton decorating drop flower tip:

This one came is one of the best discoveries hands down. The wilton decorating drop flower tip, as you can see below, gives a unique looking swirl to your cupcake liners online India. This one suits best when you want to add a sprinkler or a pop or some stars at the top as it leaves a hole right where you end the swirl.

The star tip:

If you’re the artistic kind & want one nozzle that’ll help you experiment, you’re totally going to love this one. The star tip is extremely versatile & is the reason behind majority of new-looking artistic frostings that you see. Be it rose swirls or little stars or the classic ice-cream swirl, this nozzle can do all & more. Here are a few pictures of what you could expect out of a star tip

Well, these are a few piping techniques that could come handy to you. But we’re sure, you’ve got some interesting piping hacks too. Feel free to share your piping stories, recommended nozzels & we’d love to see a few pictures of your art. And for the ones who haven’t done it before, you must not keep yourself away from the bliss of baking any longer. Get baking, get piping & get eating!

The author is working with a Cake Smiths, a leading supplier of baking tools and equipment in India. The writer has flair for writing and he keeps on writing related to baking industry.