I have already started thinking of my baking projects for this holiday season and guess what I have on my list… cakes, cakes and more cakes : -)! Since I need to make some decorations ahead of time I wanted to try a few versions of Christmas Tree Toppers. All of them turned out pretty […]
How to Make Marbled Fondant
Did you know how easy it is to make marbled fondant? Just roll out each colour into a log, place them side by side and twist the colours together like a breadstick. Twist and fold it a few times and until you have the marbling effect desired. Roll it out and cover your cakes. […]
How to Make Fondant Roses
I’ve been spending some time making fondant roses lately so I decided to make this quick tutorial and share with you what I learned. Really, they are not that hard to make and they are a beautiful decoration for cupcakes, cakes etc. – check out my Heart-Shaped Cake covered in roses if you don’t believe […]
How to Make Royal Icing
You can use Royal Icing to decorate cakes, gingerbread cookies or other biscuits and to make various cake decorations. Time: 10 min, Prep: 10 min. Ingredients: 2 large egg whites 2 tsp lemon juice 330 g (3 cups) powdered sugar for piping consistency (you can use 275 g / 2.5 cups for covering or “flooding” the entire […]
How to Make Honey Fondant for Covering and Decorating Cakes
Fondant can be used to cover cakes or as modeling paste to create all kinds of shapes and decorations for your cake. It not only looks beautiful but, it helps keep the cake fresh. Time: 20 min, Prep: 20 min. Should be enough to cover a 22.9 x 22.9-cm (9×9-inch) cake. Ingredients: 16 g unflavoured gelatin […]