How many steps are in the Cupcake drawing?

This lesson has 19 guided strokes, with separate steps for the main shapes and details.

Can we follow along on paper?

Yes. Use a pencil or crayon and follow the steps at your own pace. You can also trace the guides in the browser.

Try a lilac wrapper, pink frosting, a red cherry and colorful sprinkles. You can choose your own palette too.

How to draw a cupcake in 19 easy steps

A cupcake in a pleated wrapper with piled frosting, six sprinkles and a cherry on top.

Follow 19 steps on paper, or use the live lesson to trace one part at a time. Pause between strokes and take your time with the smaller details.

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Try a lilac wrapper, pink frosting, a red cherry and colorful sprinkles.

In the live version, coloring is tap-to-fill: pick a color, tap a part, done.

How many steps are in the Cupcake drawing?: This lesson has 19 guided strokes, with separate steps for the main shapes and details.
Can we follow along on paper?: Yes. Use a pencil or crayon and follow the steps at your own pace. You can also trace the guides in the browser.
What colors can I use for a Cupcake?: Try a lilac wrapper, pink frosting, a red cherry and colorful sprinkles. You can choose your own palette too.

DrawAlong guides every line on screen, cheers your child on, and the picture always comes out great.