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 […]
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 […]
If you’ve been wondering how to assemble piping bags for your cake and cookie decorating needs WITHOUT having to change bags for each different piping tip… This is your post. Read on to get the most out of your cake decorating experience! Why use a piping bag? Piping bags are the means by which you […]
Hey guys, today I’m so excited to tell you all about my new ebook, “The Naked Cake, A Step-by-Step Guide.” This tutorial is something I did the bulk of the work on years ago, and– fun fact– it was actually for a double wedding! The cake made for this book was actually 2, twin cakes! […]
Hey everyone! Today instead of a recipe, I want to show you all (in a few step-by-step photos) how I made this floral cupcake cake. I made this together with my mom for a friend of a friend recently, which was super fun! Since closing my cake business, I don’t have as many opportunities to […]
What is one of the best tasks to find yourself needing to accomplish on a summer day? I’m guessing this: angling a large mouthful of light, fluffy, not-too-sweet (but just sweet enough) strawberry shortcake into your mouth. Likewise, a similarly great task would be angling a second bite of that same strawberry shortcake into your […]
