MINI cupcake wrapper template
The mini cupcake wrapper template. This post raises an issue of grave importance for our current moment. One that should, no, must be addressed. That of cupcake liners vs. wrappers.
I fear we all know of that mysterious seepage of grease through the process of baking that ruins perfect, crisp white cupcake liners and destroys pricey, decorative liners. My prior solution of just baking cupcakes in plain liners and plopping them in decorative liners after they are baked worked well enough, sure, but those fresh, clean, unbaked cupcake liners just don’t hug the cupcake. The ill-fit is too apparent, I’m afraid.
There is another option. While this option is a bit tedious, it does save your presentation: Cupcake Wrappers. I’m now very into cupcake wrappers, especially since you’re free to make your own in any design or color you can find. I even included a cupcake wrapper template in my upcoming book.
But wait! I have another problem. Lately, I’m into mini cupcakes. Minis are the perfect size for little hands (my kid’s little hands, I do not have little hands, I have long, spindly fingers) and double as portion (and sugar) control. Templates for regular-sized cupcake wrappers are scattered all about the internet, but I couldn’t find one for mini cupcakes. So using very complicated math skills that involved percentages, inches and lots of eyeballing, I made a mini cupcake wrapper template.
For a tutorial on how to decorate mini cupcakes, click HERE.
So if you’ve experienced a similar fruitless search, then here ya’ go. CLICK HERE for the mini cupcake wrapper template.
how to make mini cupcake wrappers
1. Print out the mini cupcake wrapper template on white, letter-size paper.
2. Cut out the template.
3. Trace the template on the back of decorative cardstock or heavy-weight paper.
4. Tape the straight edges together with a piece of double-sided tape (so the overlap should be about the width of the tape).
5. Bake mini cupcakes in plain liners and just stick in the wrappers.
6. Decorate your cupcakes.
Jade Cahoon says
Thank you SO much for the template!! I love making cupcake wrappers and recently tried free-handing a set of minis…they turned out pretty darn decently considering {haha}, but having a template on file will make it a breeze next time! Love, love, love this blog – thanks for all the inspiration! 🙂 Have a nice weekend!!Jade @ Sweet Baby {Mason} James
Nosso Cupcake says
This tutorial is very interesting. Do you know how I can make this little cupcake stand thas's in the picture? Thanks.
Chic Cookies says
I love those stands! They're meant for one regular size cupcake. I should've linked above, but the stands are paper stands from Hello Hanna. (www.hellohanna.com)
Ombretta says
I love this cupcakes ! Nice very nice 🙂
Sue says
Thanks for passing on this great idea/template! So easy to personalize too:) Can't wait for your book!
Trish - Sweetology101 says
oh gosh I am a wreck with a pair of scissors (just ask my childhood neighbor, Emily what I did to her hair….) but I actually think this looks easy. Mucho love-o The mini cupcake often gets overlooked. On behalf of them, I thank you.
Chic Cookies says
if you look not-too-closely, you'll see I'm a wreck with scissors, too! These are so choppy. I think I cut them all out at the same time, too.
Gloria says
Look beautiful! Thanks for sharing! gloria
CraftCrave says
Just a quick note to let you know that a link to this post will be placed on CraftCrave in the Cooking category today [06 Aug 01:00am GMT]. Thanks, Maria
Tina says
Thanks for sharing this tutorial as well as the template! I can always use some tips on cupcake appearance.
The Vanilla Bean Baker says
Adorable and colourful cupcakes. Love the mini templates too. So nice of you!
Lora says
I love this! I tried to download this but it said you are now part of Scribd archive and to download it I must upload or pay for subcsription :/
Gwen Palin says
Thanks- all are just super.
Georgina @ Craftulate says
Thank you so much for this – just what I needed!
Carrie of Bella Cupcake Couture says
Definitely a cute effort to making a homemade cupcake wrapper look sweet! 😉 Fun find! Always love seeing your creations. If you need more cupcake wrappers for any upcoming events, let me know. We always love sending you some of ours.
Carrie of Bella Cupcake Couture
https://bellacupcakecouture.com/
Ashley J says
Thank you very much! I was about to embark on a tedious meausuring process of my own… involving string and a paperclip… ha ha ha! This is much easier 😉
meaghanmountford says
Ashley, now I’m putting on my MacGuyver hat and trying to figure out how the string and paperclip thing would pan out!! 🙂
Kima says
Hello,
Thank You for the template. I was wondering if you could tell me the size of the wrapper thank you.
meaghanmountford says
Hi Kima, The wrapper will fit a cupcake 2-inches in diameter at the top. (Which is about 1 1/2 inches at the base.)
Anu says
Thank you so much for the template! Thanks for all your hard work and telling us the dimensions too (found that in the comments section), been searching for a week now and I finally found this 🙂 THANKS AGAIN!!
meaghanmountford says
woohoo, thanks Anu!!!