In this post I’ll show you how to make realistic-looking rocks or pebbles for cakes. Creating lifelike rocks or pebbles for cake decoration can be a delightful and artistic endeavour. Crafting these elements to resemble authentic stones adds a touch of natural beauty and texture to your cake designs. By utilizing either modeling chocolate or […]
5-Minute Mascarpone & Whipped Cream Frosting
This 5-minute Mascarpone & Whipped Cream Frosting is extremely easy to make in under 5 minutes with only 3 ingredients. It’s a decadent frosting that adds a luxurious twist to your favourite cakes, cupcakes, and treats, making every bite a moment of sheer delight. If you prefer frostings that are not overly sweet, then I […]
How to Make Golden Shredded or Shaved Chocolate
Elevating your culinary creations to the next level, golden grated or shaved chocolate has the power to transform ordinary treats into exquisite masterpieces. Imagine the decadent chocolate curls delicately adorning your cakes, ice creams, and pastries, enhancing both flavour and presentation. In this post, we’ll delve into the art of making your very own golden […]
7 Quick, Easy & Elegant Éclair Glazes
In this post I’ll show you 7 Quick, Easy & Elegant Éclair Glazes. I’m using a basic chocolate ganache as the base, which is made with just two ingredients. Then, oil-based food colouring and various toppings (coconut, golden chocolate, raspberry powder) are used to make five out of the seven different glazes. If you’re looking […]
4-Ingredient Strawberry Meringue
This Strawberry Meringue is a smooth and stable filling that holds its shape beautifully and has a light and airy texture. The meringue is made exactly like the classic Italian meringue, except instead of using sugar syrup, you use a syrup made out of sugar and strawberries. This recipe requires just four simple ingredients, including […]
How to Make Super Black Buttercream
Have you ever wondered how to make super black buttercream to frost your cakes? Buttercream is a versatile and delectable frosting, capable of transforming any baked treat into a work of edible art. While an array of colours can be easily achieved, attaining a deep and captivating black shade often poses a challenge. In this […]
Beach/Nautical Cake Tutorial – Part II: Making the Fondant Decorations
In this step-by-step tutorial, we will embark on a delightful journey to create all the fondant decorations for a two-tier beach/nautical cake. This includes detailed instructions and close up photos that show how to make fondant waves, a shiny sun, a sailing boat, crabs, starfish, fish, beach balls, snorkelling fins, sand buckets, boat life rings […]
Pastry Cream Buttercream (Crème Mousseline)
Pastry cream buttercream, also known as crème mousseline, is a luscious and rich frosting that combines the smoothness of pastry cream with the lightness of buttercream. It is a delightful fusion of flavours and textures that adds a luxurious touch to cakes, cupcakes, pastries, and other desserts. To make pastry cream buttercream, you start […]
Vanilla Pastry Cream
With its smooth, creamy texture and luscious vanilla-infused flavour, pastry cream is a versatile custard that serves as the perfect filling for a wide range of pastries, tarts, and cakes. Picture delicate éclairs filled to the brim with velvety goodness, fluffy cream puffs oozing with vanilla-infused delight, or elegant tarts boasting a rich and creamy […]
