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How to Make Cupcake Toppers Using Fondant

Updated: Oct 23

Did you know it's easy to make your own cupcake toppers with just stamps and fondant? If you can do toddler play-doh time, you can do this. Amazon is filled with cookie cutter stamps. Here's a curated list of some good ones! The key is to look for ones that have a plunger or some way to remove the fondant from the mold.


Fun Themes for Cupcake Toppers

No matter your child's chosen party theme—like Pokémon in my case—there's a stamp for that. Buy white fondant, cut and stamp it, and then spray or shake on some edible gold. You're good to go!


Cupcake with Eevee topper on a stand, surrounded by Pokémon cards and toys. Red and blue Poké Balls are nearby on a white surface.
Pokemon stamps + white fondant + gold glitter dust

Cupcakes with fondant Pokémon designs, surrounded by Pokémon cards, a Poké Ball toy, a Pikachu figure, and two Nintendo Switch game cards on marble photo backdrop.
Pokemon Cupcakes FTW!

So, basically,

1) bake the cupcakes

2) make the frosting

3) pipe the frosting

4) stamp fondant

5) shake on glitter.


It's that easy! You can create a treat that will make your child and their friends smile, while also saving a ton of money by not ordering from a bakery.


I didn't even use a rolling pin or fondant roller. Instead, I watched a TV show and flattened little discs by hand, then stamped them. The stamp does all the work!


Cupcake with an Eevee design on frosting, surrounded by Pokémon cards and figures. Bright colors and playful setting.
Strawberry Cupcake with Vanilla Buttercream and Eevee fondant topper

Perfect Vanilla Frosting Recipe


Ingredients

  • 3 sticks unsalted butter, softened

  • Small pinch of sea salt

  • 1.5 lbs (24 oz) powdered sugar

  • 1 TBSP vanilla extract

  • 3 TBSP cream or milk


Directions

  1. Beat the butter on medium-high speed for 6 minutes.

  2. Set the mixer to low speed and add the salt, powdered sugar, and milk until incorporated.

  3. Turn the mixer back up to medium-high speed and beat for an additional 6 minutes.


    Blue KitchenAid mixer with whipped buttercream in a silver bowl on a countertop. Knife block in the background. Text on the wall in the background reads "Proverbs 24:3-4."
    American Buttercream in the making.

Supplies to Get Started

To make your cupcake toppers, here are some helpful Amazon links for supplies:



Final Thoughts

Creating your own cupcake toppers is a fun, creative activity that you can do at home. It allows for customization and adds a personal touch to any event.


Now that you have the tips and tricks, it's time to get started on your next baking adventure. You’ll love how simple and rewarding it can be to create bakery-worthy cupcakes right from your kitchen!


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