If you're new to cake decorating, cupcakes are a good place to start. Try decorating each one with a swirl of icing using a piping bag, and then add a single adornment (candied fruit, edible flowers, ...

Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; add to butter mixture alternately with ¾ cup milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat at low speed just until blended after each addition. Stir in 1 ...