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. Here’s a few tips to make sure you get the end results you want: 1. Frost your cake with a thin ...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...

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 as a glaze. When fondant is poured over your cake or dessert, it creates a hard, shiny, smooth coating. This ...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." In cake lingo, the secret to a super-smooth cake is what's called a "crumb ...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...