Fondant grass using a sieve

I just posted this on facebook today and thought I’d share with all of you here. It was a trick I learned in College and still use today. It’s my first tutorial and quite simple; but, it is...

Don Quixote Cake - La Mancha Windmill #2: Part 2: Roof and Blades

The roof of the windmill – the bones of it are not pretty, but it worked. I wish now that I had taken more photos, it’s all a learning experience. Hopefully the pictures I do have will at least...

Don Quixote Cake - La Mancha Windmill #1: Part 1: Stucco-effect

I thought it couldn’t hurt to share how I achieved the stucco effect on my Don Quixote cake. It is a pretty simple technique, and to honest, I had fun doing it. Cover a double-barrel cake...

Fondant Tutorials #2: Airbrushing - Soft Feather Effect

A bit of cake airbrushing art for you today… How to create a feather effect on your cake with few air brush strokes and only one other tool!

Fondant Tutorials #1: How to create a customized 2D pattern

Hello everybody! I’ve put together a little step by step tutorial on how to create a cut-out like 2D pattern made out of fondant which you can use for fairly delicate customized designs or your...

"Master Tigress" tutorial (Kung Fu Panda) #4: Head (part 2)

Hi everyone! !! I’m so glad to introduce my new tutorial: a complete step by step with tones of picture will guide you through the making of Kung Fu Panda ’ s amazing character Master Tigress!!!...

'Sugar Free and Gluten Free' Coconut Cupcake with Avocado and Chocolate Topping

Coconut Cupcakes Ingredients: ½ cup – Coconut Flour ½ teaspoon – Baking Powder 4 large – Eggs 1/3 cup – Coconut Oil (warm the oil first until melted) ¼ cup – Rice Malt Syrup (or Honey if...

Simple ANEMONE with Simple Tools (Gumpaste or Fondant)

I was asked by quite a few how I made the simple anemone featured on my Simple Black & White Polka Dot cake (see last photo) and realized I could not find any picture tutorials for anything...

Fashion Inspired Fondant Platform Stiletto Shoe

Shoes are the number one accessory; women brag about how many pairs of shoes they have in their closet. Mariah Carey had Mario Buatta design an elegant space with gold-leaf and bleached-wood...

Painted Fondant: Simple Roses

To create shabby looking roses quite easily, I find this technique of simple strokes to create that desired look to cakes and confections to work out great! I posted the steps on my blog:...