This is a basic recipe for stiffening buttercream frosting, the best kind to use on cakes. It’s also great on cupcakes and macarons! The “how to stiffen buttercream for piping” is a technique that allows you to pipe the frosting without it collapsing. You can thicken buttercream with flour. To do this, you will need … Read more
This humorous and easy tutorial will teach you how to put sprinkles on your sugar cookies without using frosting. The method is a refreshing change from the usual, but be sure to use caution – too much icing can result in cracked or broken pieces. When making sugar cookies, it is important to remember that … Read more
If you’ve never made cupcakes before and are wondering how much frosting to use, this is the blog for you. I’ll tell you everything from measuring cups to spoon sizes in simple steps that will have your making perfect cakes without breaking a sweat! The “1 cup buttercream frosting in grams” is a question that … Read more
Glow in the dark icing is a fun way to make your cake extra special. This recipe will show you how easy it can be and why this technique is perfect for Halloween-themed cakes. The “edible glow in the dark frosting” is a great way to make your cake or cupcakes come out looking like … Read more
The world of baking and pastry is one that can be intimidating to some people. However, it doesn’t have to be! This guide will teach you how to work with fondant for beginners in a way that’s accessible, easy-to-follow, and won’t overwhelm you whether this is your first time or hundredth. If you are interested … Read more
Buttercream icing is a simple and versatile, yet richly indulgent cake decoration. It can be made in many flavors with different icings, from white chocolate to red velvet. The “how to stiffen buttercream for piping” is a tutorial that will show you how to stiffen icing so it will hold its shape. How do you … Read more
Fondant is a type of sugarpaste that, when mixed with water and gum arabic, becomes the dough for preparing many types of baked goods. It’s also commonly used to cover cake layers and make decorative borders on cakes. In this article, we’ll take you through how to create your own batch of fondant from scratch … Read more
Fondant is a soft, fluffy icing which can be used for covering cakes and other treats. Also known as sugar paste or royal icing, it will get the cake ready to refrigerate or freeze after decorating. This recipe uses butter flavored fondant for an even softer taste! How much fondant to cover a 6 inch … Read more
When you want to make a red icing for your cupcakes, some people will tell you that food coloring is the way to go. But if there are any concerns about using certain additives or preservatives in your frosting, it can be difficult making homemade icing without adding colorants. Luckily, with a few simple ingredients … Read more
There’s no need to use a standing mixer when you can do this by hand. You will be able to see the butter, eggs and sugar cream in beautiful, billowing clouds of white as it cooks. When all is said and done, your kitchen should smell like heaven! Buttercream is a frosting that can be … Read more
