My cakey friends, here’s a video tutorial on how I made the big ruffle flower on the above cake. Just a heads up, I used 50/50 gum paste and fondant mixture on all the ruffle flowers shown in...

*After successful Summer edition of our Quarterly awards, we’re bringing you the CakesDecor Quarterly Awards – Fall 2012 *. For more information click here. The rules are simple and, like...

My name is Pamela Iacobellis, born in Bari, married. As a child I always had a special inclination towards the arts. I deepened my studies by attending the Art School (Bari), International...

As a cake decorator my greatest fear is to miss spell (yep, on purpose) the writing on a cake (and not notice in time to fix it)!!! What’s your greatest cake decorating fear?

Karlene, is a lovely 11 year old (just turned) who is so charming. I met her two years ago. (I know her mom) She was looking at one of my cake photo albums when she said, “I love these cupcakes!...

I’ve been working on some of the characters for the competition cake again this week. I’m quite pleased with them so far, but there’s loads to do yet. Also this week I’ve been trying out...

Gather your materials (add a ruler or straight edge to this list!) Knead in a little tylose powder to your coloured fondant. My ratio is 1tsp tylose to 250g of fondant. Roll ropes of...

Hello…I am a new comer to the world of cakes. And I know that there is soooo much to learn but I embrace it. This has been a passion of mine for many years. You only live once and while I have...

Cake: 1 box (18.25 oz.) yellow cake mix 1 container (15 oz.) part-skim ricotta cheese 4 eggs 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup vegetable oil Filling: 1 container (15 oz.) part-skim...

MY SOAKING RECIPE: 3 CUPS OF WATER 1 1/2 CUPS OF GRANULATED SUGAR *DESOLVE SUGAR IN WATER** 3/4 CUP OF PINEAPPLE JUICE (I USE THE JUICE IN THE SLICED PINEAPPLES) 3 TSP OF ALMOND (OR VANILLA)...

I just wanted to thank each and every one of you for sharing your recipes, tutorials, forums, and creations. I have learned so much; mostly that I have so much to learn. You all ROCK!!! Thank...

A short picturial showing how to transfer an image using a template and royal icing.