My first attempt at cupcakes.

Today I went to my grans to try and make cupcakes for the first time! I have obviously made fairy cakes before, but never cupcakes.

So my aunty dug out her old icing bag and nozzle for me, and my gran had got some ready-made buttercream for me to use. And I have to say, I thought it would be a lot easier... However, I kind if think maybe the buttercream was too thick and the nozzle was too big (note that I am trying to come up with as many reasons as possible so I cannot blame myself). So maybe next time I will try use a smaller nozzle and using home-made buttercream.

The best one I did, so proud!

My first try, tad too much buttercream...

 Has anyone got any tips to help me improve my icing techniques?

Thank you in advance for any tips given :)

Quick update - I sent off my UCAS form for university, and one of my choices has offered me a place already! That is if I get the grades though, but I am still so pleased. Although, I have a few butterflies in my stomach still and feel a tad nervous about the idea.

Hope you are having a lovely weekend.

I am off for a Sunday roast at my grans tomorrow with the whole family from up north (there aren't many of us but it is still a rare occurrence)!

~Jazz