The popular cupcake creations of the pros behind Georgetown Cupcake in Washington, D.C., are works of art.

Learn some of their delicious secrets!

“If you overbake a cupcake, there’s no way to save it.

infographic of expert tips for perfect cupcakes

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And it won’t be moist on the inside.”

Check your oven’s heat with an oven thermometer to determine its actual temperature for even better results.

“If youovermix your batter, you collapse those bubbles and end up with a brick-like cake.”

Neapolitan Cupcakes

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Always mix at a low speed to avoid this, stopping just as all ingredients blend.

(As far asbaking tipsgo, this one ranks among the easiest!)

If you have a cake recipe you love, here’s how toconvert it for cupcakes.

you might also practice your piping skills with thesecupcake decorating tips.