CakesDecor Theme: Valentine Cakes

It’s an extra special blog today… Happy Valentine’s day Everyone!! Over the last couple of weeks we’ve had some stunning and beautiful Valentine’s cakes that have been posted – all are full...

Chocolate & Walnuts Delight

Chocolate & Walnuts Delight 200 g (7 oz) dark chocolate, finely chopped 125 g (½ cup) soft butter 125 g (½ cup) dark brown sugar 2 egg yolks 75 g (1/3 cup) chopped walnuts 45 g ...

CakesDecor Theme: Castle Cakes

It’s amazing just how many different design possibilities there are for a castle cake, we have SO many incredible versions on CakesDecor! Not only are they perfect for a child’s birthday, but...

CakesDecor Theme: Reflecting on 2014

It has been another incredible year on CakesDecor, so many new amazing cakes, cupcakes and cookies have been shared with us everyday. I have really enjoyed featuring your work in the Cake...

Easy Tiara Cupcake Toppers

These little cuties are so easy to make, you could even get the little ones to help. The first thing you’ll need is a star cutter with 6 points. The size depends on how big you want the tiara to...

Modelling Chocolate - UK Recipe and tutorial

Hi everyone! I have worked with Modelling Chocolate (referred to as M/C throughout this article) many times over the past few months, trying to find the perfect recipe, and the best ways to use...

Pink Parrot Tulip Tutorial

finished Tulip rather large, I don’t have a small vase so this is sitting in a champagne flute You’ll need and foam board, rolling pin, ball tool, gumpaste (small ammount of white and...

Upside Down Ganaching Method for a round cake

Another method for ganaching round cakes based on the Upside Down Buttercream method. This method removes the need for a ganaching “lid” or board the same size as the baseboard – It can be...

Ganaching and Covering a Square Cake tutorial

Preparing and Covering a Square Cake To Ganache: 1. Layer cake with ganache and affix to baseboard with ganache. 2. Affix baseboard to workboard with ganache. 3. Trim cake so there is a...