How to Draw a Simple Cupcake

When it comes to sweet treats, the humble cupcake often reigns supreme. The perfect combination of sweet goodness and an Insta-worthy aesthetic, there is plenty to celebrate: let’s work up an appetite!


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Step-By-Step Images and Instructions

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Start by taking a black pen, and using this to draw a wavy line, angled at around 45 degrees, in the center of your page. At the top of this line, bring another line down towards the bottom right-hand corner of the page.


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Connect the end of this line to the start of the original line with a long curve…


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And then add another line just below this one.


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Add another section below with two curved lines on the sides, connected at the bottom with a curve…


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And add another small section below this.


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Repeat this a third time to add another layer of frosting to your cake…


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And then add another thin section immediately below.


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At the bottom of this line, bring two lines down – one on either end – angling them in towards the center of the page. At the bottom, connect these with another straight line.


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Now, add a series of small circles to the top sections of the cupcake…


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And then a series of vertical lines all across the bottom.


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Grab a red pen, and use this to fill in the section at the bottom of the frosting, and the small circles on the top of the cupcake.


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Use a pink pen for the small sections…


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And a pink pencil for the rest of the frosting.


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Finally, use a brown pencil for the bottom section, to complete your delicious treat.


And there we have it – a mouthwatering treat just waiting to be enjoyed – is anyone else starting to feel hungry?

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