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Cut Up Cake Tips

Cake Decorating - Cut-Up Cake Tips Before You Decorate If Possible, bake the cake the day before you plant to cut and decorate it.  A freshly baked cake can be difficult to work with.  If you have to make the cake the same day as you are going to decorate it, place the cooled cake in [...]

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Cake Tips

Cake Tips - Adding Meringue Powder My Wilton instructor suggests 1-2 tbls per box mix. I have been using the 2tbls. I noticed more results with Betty Crocker versus Duncan Hines. The only Duncan Hines mixes I use now are Orange and Strawberry, just don't like how they bake up compared to Betty Crocker must be [...]

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Making Templates

Making and Using Templates Templates are a useful way of transferring a design from a book or drawing onto the surface of the cake.  Place tracing or waxed paper over the design to be copied and, using a sharp pencil, outline it neatly. If tracing a name, first draw a straight line on the paper with a [...]

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Making Run Outs

Making Run-Outs Run-outs can be piped onto the cake or onto a piece of waxed paper which has been secured with masking tape to ensure that there are no creases.  Draw the shapes onto the paper then pipe the outlines, which can then be flooded to fill the center with a smooth, slightly domed surface.  Always [...]

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Making Piping Bags

Making a Waxed Paper Piping Bag and Using a Piping Bag Piping bags for icing are simple to make at home. Make one for each color you will need and if you are using the same color with different size tips, then make one for each tip size and have ready before you start decorating.  This [...]

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Apricot Glaze

Apricot Glaze 1/2 cup apricot jam and 1 tbsp. water Heat the apricot jam in a pan with the water, then rub through a sieve to remove any lumps. Return tot the pan and heat until boiling before brushing carefully over the cake.

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Lining A Cake Pan

Lining A Cake Pan Lining pans is important so that the cakes come out of the pan without breaking or sticking to the base of the pan.  This method is simple, but will help ensure your cakes success. Place the pan on a piece of waxed paper, draw around the base with a pencil and cut out [...]

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Chocolate Leaves

Creating Chocolate Leaves for your Cake... It is best to use real leaves that have a shiny surface on them.  Clean and dry your leaves first. Melt chocolate in a double boiler (sometimes you can use a microwave - but be very careful not to burn the chocolate). Place a piece of wax paper down and your [...]

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Lettering Made Easy

Trace the outline of your cake pan onto a piece of wax paper - then cut around the outline.  Write or Trace your letters (if you are doing a design on your cake be sure to place the letters on the paper in the spot you want so you don't loose your design) onto this [...]

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Sugar Paste Icing

Sugar Paste IcingAlthough time consuming to make... it is an item you can make and store in your refrigerator for several months and use it as needed! 1 lb powdered sugar5 oz. Water1/2 tsp of your favorite extract flavoring Put the powdered sugar, water and extract into a heavy pan and heat on low, stirring continuously, [...]

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