Glossy Cherry Crowning a Twisted Frosting Cupcake

A single cupcake sits in a ribbed paper liner with a cherry on top. The cherry has a long curved stem and a small oval highlight on its side. Under it, a thick swirl of frosting twists upward with diagonal lines running across it. A wavy layer of icing drips down over the cake part, with scalloped edges that hang over the rounded cake below. The liner is drawn with many vertical stripes, so there are lots of narrow sections to fill in. The lines are bold and the shapes are big, which makes it a good fit for younger kids who are still building control with crayons. Try coloring each stripe of the liner in alternating colors, then pick a different shade for the frosting swirl and the dripping icing so the layers stand out. You can print as many copies as you like for a party or a classroom baking day.