Easiest Swirl Cupcakes

This super simple technique for patriotic tri-color cupcake icing will make your treats will look so great that your guests will swear you bought them from a professional bakery!

Katie Lee shares her trick to make Swirl Cupcakes, as seen on The Kitchen, Season 17.

Katie Lee shares her trick to make Swirl Cupcakes, as seen on The Kitchen, Season 17.

Fill 1 piping bag with red icing, 1 with white icing and 1 with blue icing (or 3 colors of your choice). Snip the ends of each bag and slide them all into another piping bag that's been fitted with a large star tip. Grip the top of the main bag and twist, applying pressure. Use a steady circular motion to pipe a swirl onto the top of each cupcake, going from the outside in. Not only is this a great idea for a patriotic party, but for birthdays and other holidays too!

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