You might think cake decorating will go flawlessly from the start, but buttercream can get torn, colors won’t look like you expected them to, and beautifully piped decorations will fall flat. Instead of making these common decorating mistakes and starting…
The first thing most people will notice about a decorated cake is its color. When selected properly, a great color combination can make even a simple design appear classy, fun, trendy or striking. Of course, you don’t need to be…
Cake piping is one of the most flexible techniques in baking. With just a piping bag, some properly whipped frosting, and a couple of essential techniques, you can make elaborate borders, flowers, letters, and intricate designs. When you’re new to…
A smooth buttercream finish can elevate a simple cake into a polished, bakery-worthy dessert. However, achieving clean sides is a common hurdle for beginner cake decorators. Fortunately, smooth buttercream doesn’t require perfect technique from the start. Once you learn the…
