This simple tutorial will teach you how to make fondant ruffles for cakes without a garret frill cutter. All you need is a few simple ingredients and tools! The world of cake decorating can seem like a bottomless pit of opportunities to spend money (and it is!). However, with a little creativity, it doesn’t […]
Ok my friends, let’s jump right in. Here are a few different easy ways to decorate cake pops! Obviously there are so many more ways than just these to decorate them, but I wanted to share a few that I’ve done before to see if I can, perhaps, inspire you guys. Below I will outline […]
Looking for a perfect chocolate cake pop recipe? Well, look no more! Today I want to show you how to make beautiful homemade chocolate cake pops- which can be decorated in a whole bunch of different ways for so many different occasions! These adorable little treats are great for baby showers, bridal showers, wedding favors, […]
If you don’t know how to do this already, here is an important recipe for your collection: stabilized whipped cream. This is the magic method to make sure that your cakes and pastries with whipped cream can be made ahead of time – without melting, separating, and sliding off of your creation by the time […]
When I was in my early twenties, I had the privilege of eating a slice of the most glorious black forest cake at a hotel restaurant in Germany’s Black Forest. I wish I could remember the name of the place! That cake left such an impression on me that I have wanted to recreate it […]
Today I am going to teach you some basic piping techniques, which can be used for just about any (and possibly every) cake you’ll ever make. In this post I’ll outline which are the best basic piping tips and how to use each one. If you’ve ever browsed cake decorating supply stores, you’ll know that […]
Today I’m going to teach you all, the best I possibly can, how to frost a cake with buttercream to get a smooth, crumb-free surface with nice, sharp edges. Decorating a poorly frosted vs. a well frosted cake is like the difference between painting on dry mud and painting on a brand new canvas. So, […]
This simple tutorial will show you how to line cake pans with parchment paper for perfectly crisp edges and beautiful, clean frosted cakes. If you’ve been wondering how to keep your cakes from breaking when you take them out of the pans, how to keep them clean when you frost them, or how to get […]
Alright everyone, today I’m going to share my recipe for this Raspberry Sponge Cake, which is one of those not-too-sweet, totally fresh and delightful, reminds-you-of spring kinds of cakes. Pretty much, I say it’s a Raspberry Shortcake with a twist of lemon. And yes, I promise you: This cake is every bit as good as […]
Cute, simple, and oh- so- good! These Easter nest cupcakes are my favourite way to use mini eggs every spring, and I think you’ll love this way to use them as well! My family is one of those with a whole host of favourite Easter traditions; yet somehow, it seems that every year is another […]
