Some cake decorating tips and supplies are essential for those new to the craft while others can be added slowly to your cake decorating kit over time. Cake decorating tips are considered essential items by many professional cake decorators regardless of your current skill level. Continue reading...
Getting your icing perfect can be one of the most important basic cake decorating skills you learn. A well-prepared cake comprised of even layers is essential to getting professional results. Continue reading...
A lot of people want to know which KitchenAid stand mixer is best for cake decorating. Well, it really depends on what types of cakes you plan on making! Continue reading...
Learning how to get perfect looking cake decorating frosting can require a lot of time and patience. However, you don't have to own an expensive bakery to get professional results. While frosting a cake is more than just plopping some icing on and spreading it around, it doesn't have to ...Continue reading...
After I saw the commerical on TV I had to investigate the Personal Trainer Cooking video game for myself. Actually, Personal Trainer: Cooking isn't really a video game at all, even though it was manufactured and developed by the folks at Nintendo. Continue reading...
A lot of people don’t realize that pan preparation is an essential step of the basic cake decorating process. If you don’t prepare your pans correctly all your hard cake decorating work will go to waste because your cake will probably taste terrible! Continue reading...
It can sometimes be difficult to come up with creative and original anniversary cake decorating ideas. First, it's usually a good idea to think about what kind of event and atmosphere the cake will represent. Continue reading...
If you're new to cake decorating you've probably asked yourself at one time or another, "What is marzipan?" Well, marzipan is Continue reading...
While you might not already have some of these cake decorating tools adding them to your arsenal will help give your cake a more professional look. You can also invest in Continue reading...
The author of this basic cake decorating book, Really Simple Party Cakes, says, "Even if you've never decorated a cake before, you can create a work of art that will liven up every party spread. Why spend a fortune on a professionally decorated cake when you can achieve the same ...Continue reading...
Now that you have your two pumpkin cakes baked, we're ready to get them decorated. Make sure that your cakes are COMPLETELY COOLED before moving onto the next step. Continue reading...
In the next couple posts we’re going to tackle our first Halloween cake decorating project and learn how to bake and decorate a cake shaped like a pumpkin. Continue reading...
A lot of people spend so much time worrying about how their cake looks that they forget the most important step of basic cake decorating. The taste! No matter how good your cake looks, your hard work will all be for nothing if you cake tastes terrible. Continue reading...
The easiest type of cake decorating frosting to make and use is buttercream. Buttercream cake decorating frosting can be used to both fill and cover your cakes. You can also put buttercream in piping bags to make decorations and designs of all shapes and sizes. Continue reading...
It goes without saying that without a high-quality cake pan, you're not going to get a high-quality cake. Cake decorating supplies, including cake pans, come in a variety of shapes and sizes. You don't need to buy Continue reading...
Looking for a simple poured fondant recipe? Fondant is a very versatile type of cake decorating icing. In addition to its most common rolled form, fondant can also be used Continue reading...
If you’re new to baking it can be overwhelming trying to decide which basic cake decorating tools to purchase. Just like any other craft, it certainly isn’t necessarily to buy every tool under the sun when you’re just starting out. It’s usually best to start with Continue reading...
Do you think you have what it takes to start your own cake decorating business? The best way to find out is to follow those that have done it already. That way you can learn from their mistakes and prevent yourself from getting in over your head. Continue reading...
A cake decorating book I recently added to my collection is Cake Decorating for Dummies by Joe LoCicero. Continue reading...
Do you get bits of crumbs stuck in your frosting? You're not alone. Many home bakers struggle to get a smooth finish on their cake, despite doing all they can to make their cake look "professional." Continue reading...
If you’ve ever tried to decorate a cake you know that it can be quite a challenge. However, like any other craft, cake decorating can take a lot of practice. But that shouldn’t stop you from getting started! With just a few basic cake decorating skills under your belt, you ...Continue reading...
What seems to confuse people most about fondant is its name. Fondant, often referred to as “sugarpaste”, is basically an edible form of modeling clay--made from a mixture of powdered sugar, egg whites, and liquid sugar. Continue reading...
A special birthday cake can create special memories for your family that last a lifetime. A picture of the birthday child grinning from ear-to-ear as she stands by her cake always makes a splash in the family photo album for years to come. Continue reading...