Billowing Tutorial

The first time I saw a cake with fondant billowing I wanted to try it on a cake one day! What you will need. Fondant, a ruler, exacto knife, rolling pin, water and a brush Roll...

How To Get Smooth Butter Cream that Stands up to Heat and Humidity

I have be decorating cakes for 3 months shy of two years now and have had many challenges decorating cakes in a climate that is always hot and humid. My little cake studio is just off of my office...

Chocolate Devils Food Cake

Cake 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 teaspoons baking soda 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 cups sugar 1 cup vegetable oil 1 cup hot...

Fondant Fairy Tutorial

Thanks to a few people who have urged me to share the process of making a fondant fairy plaque, I’ve created a photo tutorial. Enjoy..and let me know if you have any questions :) I...

Edible Painitng on Cakes #1: My edible painting on fondant covered cake

Step #1 Cover cake with fondant with your choice of color Step #2 Trim edges and smooth fondant onto cake Step #3 Draw/Transfer image on cake using scriber needle and pencil (this will be...

Cupcake Bouquet Step-by-step

As this is a question I get asked quite a bit, I decided to photo my latest cupcake bouquet every step of the way to show exactly how it’s done. It’s fairly easy to do and by using different...

Cake recipes #1: My new go to yellow cake

This is my new favorite yellow cake, called the best birthday cake by SmittenKitchen.com If you haven’t checked out this blog it is a must! So many recipes and wonderful tips. Ingredients: ...

Coconut Macaroon Cupcakes with Coconut Frosting

One of my favorites….I just have to share with my cake friends!! Enjoy!! Coconut Macaroon Cupcakes with Coconut Frosting Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups sifted cake flour 1 1/2 teaspoons...

Moist & Durable Cake for 3-D and Carved Cakes

This cake can be made in many flavor combinations, but I used vanilla as the example. Chocolate cake/pudding can be used as well as White cake/coconut or banana pudding, Vanilla cake/white...