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
The recipe calls for milk, sugar, and lemon juice. The way to make the color is by adding a small amount of food coloring at the beginning. The “how to make coral color icing” is a tutorial on how to create the color of peach. How do you make a fondant Peach? A: You can … Read more
Fondant is a soft and pliable sugar-based dough that can be molded into different shapes, colors and sizes. It’s often used to make cake decorations but it also makes for an attractive baby treat! In this recipe we use two recipes from the site Allrecipes, ‘Peanut Butter Fondant’ (page 8) and ‘Mint Chocolate Fondant’ (page … Read more
If you want to make zebra stripes on a cake with icing, mix the food coloring into your white frosting before adding it to the cake. Zebra stripes are a fun way to make your cake stand out. The “zebra cake” is an easy and quick recipe that will help you achieve this look. How … Read more
It is a basic cake decorating technique that involves rolling sugarpaste thinly on top of the cake and covering it with fondant. The paper-thin paste provides an excellent base for decoration, but if you are not careful when applying your design, you may find yourself struggling to keep everything in place as the icing dries. … Read more
Fondant has become a popular way to make small decorations for cakes, cupcakes and cookies. Learn how to transform sugar into fondant with this easy tutorial! The “minion cupcakes” are a fun way to make fondant minions. The recipe is easy and can be found on many different websites. How do you make a fondant … Read more