How can you draw a cupcake as a beginner artist? You’ll learn right here in just 5 minutes!
![draw-a-cupcake](https://i0.wp.com/mrbonartco.com/wp-content/uploads/draw-a-cupcake-cover-pic.jpg?resize=1200%2C675&ssl=1)
What You’ll Need to Draw a Cupcake
I’m not going to gatekeep drawing so you are absolutely welcome to just use what you have to draw with me <3. That includes:
![](https://i0.wp.com/mrbonartco.com/wp-content/uploads/drawing-materials-milk.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1)
But I will be drawing it digitally on my tablet using the most affordable software I know, Clip Studio Paint.
I got it because I loved that you get access to a continuously-updated vault of free natural brushes and other materials made by pros to speed up & elevate your drawing process, perfect for beginners.
And you get all of that for a lifetime just by paying once (gasp)! Trust me, those monthly membership fees add up and I want you to be happily creating cute art without breaking the bank💵🚫.
But anyways, choose your non-lethal drawing weapon and let’s get started!
How to Draw a Cupcake Step-by-Step
1. Draw the Cupcake Wrapper
So first, start with this hook-like shape on the bottom left of your page.
![draw-strawberry-cupcake-cat-cupcake-wrapper-drawing](https://i0.wp.com/mrbonartco.com/wp-content/uploads/draw-strawberry-cupcake-cat-cupcake-wrapper-drawing.jpg?resize=680%2C400&ssl=1)
Then, draw a row of ‘n’ curves at the top.
![draw-strawberry-cupcake-tin-drawing](https://i0.wp.com/mrbonartco.com/wp-content/uploads/draw-strawberry-cupcake-tin-drawing.jpg?resize=680%2C400&ssl=1)
So now, curve it down on the right to mirror the left wrapper.
![draw-strawberry-cupcake-cupcake-tonal-drawing](https://i0.wp.com/mrbonartco.com/wp-content/uploads/draw-strawberry-cupcake-cupcake-tonal-drawing.jpg?resize=680%2C400&ssl=1)
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Then, to give you a head empty step, just draw a horizontal line to enclose the bottom.
![draw-strawberry-cupcake-cupcake-top-drawing](https://i0.wp.com/mrbonartco.com/wp-content/uploads/draw-strawberry-cupcake-cupcake-top-drawing.jpg?resize=680%2C400&ssl=1)
2. Draw the Cupcake & Frosting
So now, onto our cupcake! Draw a soft bracket curve on each side.
![draw-strawberry-cupcake-cupcake-tower-drawing](https://i0.wp.com/mrbonartco.com/wp-content/uploads/draw-strawberry-cupcake-cupcake-tower-drawing.jpg?resize=680%2C400&ssl=1)
Then, start adding the frosting with one big swoop up on the left.
![draw-strawberry-cupcake-cupcakke-rapper-drawing](https://i0.wp.com/mrbonartco.com/wp-content/uploads/draw-strawberry-cupcake-cupcakke-rapper-drawing.jpg?resize=680%2C400&ssl=1)
More swoops.
![draw-strawberry-cupcake-cute-cupcake-drawing-pictures](https://i0.wp.com/mrbonartco.com/wp-content/uploads/draw-strawberry-cupcake-cute-cupcake-drawing-pictures.jpg?resize=680%2C400&ssl=1)
Can’t stop, won’t stop the swoops.
![draw-strawberry-cupcake-cat-cupcakes-pinkie-drawing](https://i0.wp.com/mrbonartco.com/wp-content/uploads/draw-strawberry-cupcake-cat-cupcakes-pinkie-drawing.jpg?resize=680%2C400&ssl=1)
Then, start making the frosting curves on the right side.
![draw-strawberry-cupcake-cat-cupcake-pen-drawing](https://i0.wp.com/mrbonartco.com/wp-content/uploads/draw-strawberry-cupcake-cat-cupcake-pen-drawing.jpg?resize=680%2C400&ssl=1)
Even more frosting!
![draw-strawberry-cupcake-cat-cupcake-drawing-kawaii](https://i0.wp.com/mrbonartco.com/wp-content/uploads/draw-strawberry-cupcake-cat-cupcake-drawing-kawaii.jpg?resize=680%2C400&ssl=1)
Then, make the last swoop up like so.
![draw-strawberry-cupcake-cat-cupcake-line-drawing-images](https://i0.wp.com/mrbonartco.com/wp-content/uploads/draw-strawberry-cupcake-cat-cupcake-line-drawing-images.jpg?resize=680%2C400&ssl=1)
3. Draw a Strawberry Topping
So now, gasp, a strawberry topping makes its appearance on top the final swoop. It’s just a ‘n’ curve.
![draw-strawberry-cupcake-cat-cupcake-cartoon-drawing-how-to](https://i0.wp.com/mrbonartco.com/wp-content/uploads/draw-strawberry-cupcake-cat-cupcake-cartoon-drawing-how-to.jpg?resize=680%2C400&ssl=1)
Then, draw a pill shape for the strawberry leaves where the inner edge is looped.
![draw-strawberry-cupcake-cat-cupcake-head-drawing](https://i0.wp.com/mrbonartco.com/wp-content/uploads/draw-strawberry-cupcake-cat-cupcake-head-drawing.jpg?resize=680%2C400&ssl=1)
Then, draw small curves to embed the strawberry in the frosting.
![draw-strawberry-cupcake-cupcake-heart-drawing](https://i0.wp.com/mrbonartco.com/wp-content/uploads/draw-strawberry-cupcake-cupcake-heart-drawing.jpg?resize=680%2C400&ssl=1)
And erase the bottom edge of the leaves. But also, draw 2 triangles on the left side for the first cat ear!
![draw-strawberry-cupcake-cat-cupcake-drawing-for](https://i0.wp.com/mrbonartco.com/wp-content/uploads/draw-strawberry-cupcake-cat-cupcake-drawing-for.jpg?resize=680%2C400&ssl=1)
Then, don’t leave out the other side.
![draw-strawberry-cupcake-cat-kawaii-cupcake-drawing-easy](https://i0.wp.com/mrbonartco.com/wp-content/uploads/draw-strawberry-cupcake-cat-kawaii-cupcake-drawing-easy.jpg?resize=680%2C400&ssl=1)
So now, draw 2 caterpillar shapes for the strawberry’s eyes!
![draw-strawberry-cupcake-cat-birthday-cupcake-drawing-easy](https://i0.wp.com/mrbonartco.com/wp-content/uploads/draw-strawberry-cupcake-cat-birthday-cupcake-drawing-easy.jpg?resize=680%2C400&ssl=1)
Then, add a semicircle for his mouth.
![draw-strawberry-cupcake-cat-unicorn-cupcake-drawing-easy](https://i0.wp.com/mrbonartco.com/wp-content/uploads/draw-strawberry-cupcake-cat-unicorn-cupcake-drawing-easy.jpg?resize=680%2C400&ssl=1)
And 2 long ‘n’ curves angled up and out for his arms!
![draw-strawberry-cupcake-cat-cupcake-how-to-draw-doodle](https://i0.wp.com/mrbonartco.com/wp-content/uploads/draw-strawberry-cupcake-cat-cupcake-how-to-draw-doodle.jpg?resize=680%2C400&ssl=1)
4. Add the Details on the Frosting & Wrapper
So now, draw a ton of lines on the wrapper for detailing.
![draw-strawberry-cupcake-cat-cupcake-directed-draw](https://i0.wp.com/mrbonartco.com/wp-content/uploads/draw-strawberry-cupcake-cat-cupcake-directed-draw.jpg?resize=680%2C400&ssl=1)
Then, add some more lines in the frosting to make it extra swoop-y.
![draw-strawberry-cupcake-cat-cupcake-roll-and-draw](https://i0.wp.com/mrbonartco.com/wp-content/uploads/draw-strawberry-cupcake-cat-cupcake-roll-and-draw.jpg?resize=680%2C400&ssl=1)
![draw-the-ice-cream-cone](https://i0.wp.com/mrbonartco.com/wp-content/uploads/draw-the-ice-cream-cone.jpg?resize=612%2C512&ssl=1)
Finally, draw a wavy line at the bottom of the frosting to differ between the cupcake and its icing.
![draw-strawberry-cupcake-cat-cupcake-drawing-with-a-face](https://i0.wp.com/mrbonartco.com/wp-content/uploads/draw-strawberry-cupcake-cat-cupcake-drawing-with-a-face.jpg?resize=680%2C400&ssl=1)
Yay, you’ve made it through the sketch so now let’s get coloring!
How to Make a Cupcake Drawing Colour
1. Add the Flat Colors
So first, color the frosting pink, the leaves & the wrapper green.
![draw-strawberry-cupcake-cat-cupcake-drawing-with-cherry](https://i0.wp.com/mrbonartco.com/wp-content/uploads/draw-strawberry-cupcake-cat-cupcake-drawing-with-cherry.jpg?resize=680%2C400&ssl=1)
So now, color the strawberry red!
![draw-strawberry-cupcake-cat-cupcake-drawing-trace](https://i0.wp.com/mrbonartco.com/wp-content/uploads/draw-strawberry-cupcake-cat-cupcake-drawing-trace.jpg?resize=680%2C400&ssl=1)
Then, color the inside of its ears and mouth pink.
![draw-strawberry-cupcake-cat-cupcake-drawing-to-print](https://i0.wp.com/mrbonartco.com/wp-content/uploads/draw-strawberry-cupcake-cat-cupcake-drawing-to-print.jpg?resize=680%2C400&ssl=1)
Because a strawberry just isn’t the same without its seeds, draw small tiny pale pink, white, or yellow dots on the strawberry.
![draw-strawberry-cupcake-cat-cupcake-drawing-transparent](https://i0.wp.com/mrbonartco.com/wp-content/uploads/draw-strawberry-cupcake-cat-cupcake-drawing-transparent.jpg?resize=680%2C400&ssl=1)
For the last flat color, add beige to the cupcake.
![draw-strawberry-cupcake-cat-cupcake-drawing-realistic-tutorial](https://i0.wp.com/mrbonartco.com/wp-content/uploads/draw-strawberry-cupcake-cat-cupcake-drawing-realistic-tutorial.jpg?resize=680%2C400&ssl=1)
2. Add Shading
So now, open a multiply layer in CSP, and color it dark pink along the swoops and outer edges.
![draw-strawberry-cupcake-cat-cupcake-drawing-sketch-cupcake-drawing-base-cupcake-drawing-easy-cute](https://i0.wp.com/mrbonartco.com/wp-content/uploads/draw-strawberry-cupcake-cat-cupcake-drawing-sketch-cupcake-drawing-base-cupcake-drawing-easy-cute.jpg?resize=680%2C400&ssl=1)
Then, airbrush a dark green swoop along the bottom right of the wrapper.
![draw-strawberry-cupcake-cat-cupcake-drawing-colored-pencil-cupcake-drawing-colour-draw-a-cupcake-step-by-step](https://i0.wp.com/mrbonartco.com/wp-content/uploads/draw-strawberry-cupcake-cat-cupcake-drawing-colored-pencil-cupcake-drawing-colour-draw-a-cupcake-step-by-step.jpg?resize=680%2C400&ssl=1)
But also, the right side of each row of n’s on the wrapper.
![draw-strawberry-cupcake-cat-draw-the-cupcake-how-to-draw-nightmare-cupcake-cupcake-swirl-drawing](https://i0.wp.com/mrbonartco.com/wp-content/uploads/draw-strawberry-cupcake-cat-draw-the-cupcake-how-to-draw-nightmare-cupcake-cupcake-swirl-drawing.jpg?resize=680%2C400&ssl=1)
So next, draw some small dark beige ovals on the cupcake for texture.
![draw-strawberry-cupcake-cat-cartoon-cupcake-drawing-easy-cupcake-drawing-big-cupcake-drawing-basic](https://i0.wp.com/mrbonartco.com/wp-content/uploads/draw-strawberry-cupcake-cat-cartoon-cupcake-drawing-easy-cupcake-drawing-big-cupcake-drawing-basic.jpg?resize=680%2C400&ssl=1)
Then, draw a red swooping line on the bottom right side of the strawberry.
![draw-strawberry-cupcake-cat-draw-so-cute-birthday-cupcake-draw-cat-cupcake-directed-draw-cupcake](https://i0.wp.com/mrbonartco.com/wp-content/uploads/draw-strawberry-cupcake-cat-draw-so-cute-birthday-cupcake-draw-cat-cupcake-directed-draw-cupcake.jpg?resize=680%2C400&ssl=1)
3. Shine Bright & Add Highlights
So now, color light green on the left side of the wrapper.
![draw-strawberry-cupcake-catcupcakes-drawing-design-how-to-draw-exploding-cupcake-how-to-draw-funny-cupcake](https://i0.wp.com/mrbonartco.com/wp-content/uploads/draw-strawberry-cupcake-catcupcakes-drawing-design-how-to-draw-exploding-cupcake-how-to-draw-funny-cupcake.jpg?resize=680%2C400&ssl=1)
Finally, color white along the left of the strawberry and frosting.
![draw-strawberry-cupcake-cat-how-to-draw-halloween-cupcake-draw-so-cute-cupcake-game](https://i0.wp.com/mrbonartco.com/wp-content/uploads/draw-strawberry-cupcake-cat-how-to-draw-halloween-cupcake-draw-so-cute-cupcake-game.jpg?resize=680%2C400&ssl=1)
Then that’s it!
Helpful Drawing Resources to Draw Cute Food
So a quick disclaimer that I’m not affiliated with any of these course creators or Skillshare. But I did think you might find it useful so I linked it below <3.
- How to Draw Cute & Simple Breakfast Characters in Procreate by UniCorn
- How to Draw Cute & Kawaii Food Packaging in Procreate by UniCorn
They’re both beginner-friendly & free if you use Skillshare’s 1-month trial!
Mr. Mocha Bon’s Free Gift Bag <3
So that’s the end of Professor Bon Bon’s lesson for today! But before you leave, don’t forget to take your free goodie bag (full of homework :)).
It’s a birthday cake colouring sheet of a cute cat celebrating their birthday! So snag it below completely free <3.
The Free Birthday Cake Color Pages
P.S. thank you for being here! Definitely stick around for free drawing tutorials, birthday cake color pages, and much more <3.
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