How to Make Tires for Car Cakes
In this post I’ll show you how to make tires for car cakes using easy techniques.
Creating realistic-looking tires for car cakes is a fun and essential part of designing any car-themed cake. Whether you’re making a race car or a classic car, tires add a great finishing touch. In this post, I’ll show you how to make tires and rims for car cakes using modeling chocolate or fondant, plus a few tools and techniques that will ensure your tire designs look professional and detailed.
These tires are perfect for my Red Race Car Cake, but you can scale down the technique depending on the size of your cake. I’ll walk you through step-by-step instructions on how to create realistic-looking tires with a focus on easy, accessible techniques, as well as tips for creating fancier rims with a soccer ball silicone mold.
Read MorePainted Tulips Cake – How to Use a Paper Towel Cardboard Core
I played with buttercream and a paper towel cardboard core and ended up with this Painted Tulips Cake. I saw a similar technique used for acrylic painting so I wanted to give it a try on a cake. Do you like the look? I think the tulips turned out pretty and each one is unique in its own way. I … Read More
Tuscan Fried Chicken
If you’re looking for a simple fried chicken recipe then this Tuscan Fried Chicken is the easiest you can make. Fried chicken is a typical Sunday dish in the countryside in Tuscany. They love raising their free-range chicken and enjoying them in home-cooked meals. We stayed at a farm in Tuscany for … Read More
5-Ingredient Oreo Mascarpone Dessert Cups
These 5-Ingredient Oreo Mascarpone Dessert Cups are ready in no time and are perfect for those busy days when you’re craving something sweet. They have a layer of crushed Oreos and delicious layers of a creamy and luscious mascarpone cheese frosting in three flavours. This recipe is really a … Read More
Monkey & Bananas Cake Topper
When you order a cake from a bakery but they don’t make custom decorations, you make the cake topper at home! That’s how I ended up making this Monkey & Bananas Cake Topper for my godson a while ago when he was a still a baby. Most bakeries don’t do custom decorations as it is time … Read More
15-Minute Pita Bread
Introducing the quickest and simplest way to make delicious homemade pita bread! With just four basic ingredients and only 15 minutes of your time, you can enjoy fresh and warm pita bread that's perfect for any meal. This recipe requires no yeast and no complicated techniques. Using only flour, … Read More
Roasted Peppers & Feta Dip
This Roasted Peppers & Feta Dip is a crowd favourite at any gathering. The dip is made with just a handful of ingredients, including roasted red peppers, tangy feta cheese, and zesty lemon juice. It's perfect for dipping with pita bread, pita chips, crackers, or veggies. … Read More
Spiderman Cake & Party Ideas
Learn how to make an easy Spiderman Cake and check out some fun party ideas for a Spiderman-themed birthday party. About 4 years ago, I made a Spiderman cake for my oldest boy. He was 6 at the time. I have just a few pictures that show the process of carving and decorating the cake. So, I’ll … Read More
Crispy Zucchini
This Crispy Zucchini recipe takes the humble zucchini to a whole new level with its crispy and flavourful breadcrumb coating. The zucchini slices are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a deliciously savoury flavour that will have you reaching for seconds (and thirds!). This recipe … Read More
Dominican Coco Loco
This Dominican Coco Loco recipe is inspired by our recent trip to Punta Cana. It is one of the most popular drinks in Dominican Republic. The coconut cream and pineapple juice give the drink a tropical flavour while the rum and amaretto liquor provide a smooth, boozy finish. Skip the alcohol … Read More
