If you're new to cake decorating, you may be asking yourself, should I refrigerate my cake before decorating or should I put my cake in the fridge before frosting? Here is my best advice on when and when not to chill cakes in the decorating process. Over the years, I found what works and what doesn't work and I'm happy to share my tips here.This post contains affiliate links, which means I will receive a referral commission, at no additional cost to you, if you make a purchase using these ... Read More about Should I Refrigerate My Cake Before Decorating?
Tips for Carving Cakes
I don't do a ton of cake carving, but I have done enough to know what really helps and what actually makes it more difficult. Today I'm sharing my best tips for carving cakes.This post contains affiliate links, which means I will receive a referral commission, at no additional cost to you, if you make a purchase using these links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.These links also use cookies, which tracks and allows me to get credit for the referral. You can see my ... Read More about Tips for Carving Cakes
Chocolate Puffed Heart Valentine’s Day Drip Cake
Today we're celebrating your love for your sweetheart with this chocolate puffed heart valentine's day drip cake. Yeah that's a mouthful, but there is so much goin' on in this cake.It's such a cute and fun cake decorating idea for Valentine's Day. I think you'll really love how easy this cake tutorial is...it just takes some time. It's not complicated, just time consuming. It really is a labor of love, but I think the results are worth it.Really the hardest part about this cake, is ... Read More about Chocolate Puffed Heart Valentine’s Day Drip Cake
How to Attach Gumpaste Flowers to Cakes
So you've made some pretty gumpaste flowers, but now you're not sure how to actually attach them to your cake. You can't just stick them directly into the cake, that wouldn't be food safe...so what do you do? Well that's what we're talking about today. How to attach gumpaste flowers to cakes.I've been asked several times for tips on inserting gumpaste flowers into cakes, so I thought it was time to write a post about it.Many times people just assume you can just stick things straight into ... Read More about How to Attach Gumpaste Flowers to Cakes
Chocolate Pine Cone Wreath Cupcake Cake
Want something unique for your Christmas dessert this year? This wreath cake is actually a pull apart cupcake cake! It's also ALL buttercream and that means no fondant. The cool thing? It's got chocolate pine cones on it!Yep CHOCOLATE PINE CONES! You'll definitely want to add this one to your holiday baking list.There are a few things you'll need to make this cake...namely the pine cone molds. I used two different sizes, but you don't have to get that fancy. By the way, the molds aren't ... Read More about Chocolate Pine Cone Wreath Cupcake Cake