In this step-by-step tutorial, we will embark on a delightful journey to create a two-tier beach/nautical cake that will undoubtedly make waves of joy for a little boy or girl. Whether you’re a seasoned baking aficionado or a beginner eager to dive into the world of cake decoration, this tutorial will provide you with all […]
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 […]
3D Dog Cake Tutorial
In this post I’ll show you how to create a 3D dog cake that will make your kid’s birthday party a howling success! I made this dog cake for my older son’s 2nd birthday party almost 8 years ago. It’s the first ever 3D cake that I made so it might not be perfect, but […]
How to Pipe Tulips – Mistakes to Avoid & Useful Tips
This post will teach you how to pipe tulips using Russian piping tips / nozzles. I bought these Russian nozzles several years ago but I just got to play with them only recently. I’ll share with you the lessons I’ve learned and mistakes to avoid when piping tulips as well as other useful tips.
No-Bake Chocolate Biscuit Sheep Cake
This adorable Chocolate Biscuit Sheep Cake is so easy to make and doesn’t require any baking. My 6-year old son decorated this cake and he did an awesome job 😊 ! The combination of marshmallows, biscuits, and chocolate is a match made in heaven, reminiscent of everyone’s favourite campfire treat – s’mores. The gooey marshmallows […]
Swiss Meringue Buttercream
Swiss Meringue Buttercream is my favourite buttercream frosting because it’s not overly sweet, it’s silky smooth and very easy to make. It is better in flavour and texture than American buttercream. And, because it’s less sweet than traditional buttercream, it won’t overpower the flavour of your cake or other desserts. This frosting is a favourite […]
Minion Cake Tutorial
Ah, the Minion Cake – a dessert that’s almost too cute to eat…almost. I made this cake for Eric’s 2nd birthday party. I mean, let’s face it, who wouldn’t want to chow down on a cake that looks like one of those loveable yellow minions from Despicable Me? With their cute little overalls, goggles, and […]
Salted Caramel
Enjoy this delicious and indulgent salted caramel on ice cream, brownies, as a dip for fruit or in drinks! You can also use it for cakes or cupcakes – e.g. caramel mousse to fill your cakes, mascarpone caramel filling or frosting for your cakes or cupcakes.
Wedding Anniversary Cake – Chocolate Cake with Wild Berries Mousse & Chocolate Mousse
This is our 13th wedding anniversary cake – a delicious chocolate cake filled with chocolate ganache, chocolate mousse and wild berry mousse. The frosting is the chocolate ganache buttercream I shared with you before. Also, I sprayed the cake with a thin layer of tempered chocolate. I fell in love with the velvet texture I […]