Posted by Megan on May 12, 2013 in Cake Decorating |
Enjoy an exclusive giveaway for Craftsy readers! One lucky winner will receive a signed copy of Jessie Oleson Moore's new book The Secret Lives of Baked Goods: Sweet Stories & Recipes for American's Favorite Desserts. Enter the giveaway here and learn all about the book from its lovely author, herself.
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Posted by Wendy on May 12, 2013 in Cake Decorating |
When it comes to wedding cakes in 2013, fondant ruffles and frills are all the rage! The design possibilities for these beautiful embellishments are unlimited: you can cover an entire cake, only a single tier, or just a small portion of the cake. Let's explore the many ways to enhance your cakes with these elegant ruffles, that brides so adore.
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Posted by Jessie on May 11, 2013 in Cake Decorating |
There are so many wonderful cakes in the world. From Angel Food and Birthday Cake to Red Velvet and Strawberry Shortcake, there are infinite glorious variations on this luscious and inherently happy food. But did you know that most cakes are just variations of a few simple types? It’s true. Learn the basic types of cakes, and you have a base of batter knowledge that you can take in hundreds of different cake decorating and flavor directions!
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Posted by Jessie on May 9, 2013 in Cake Decorating |
What’s the secret ingredient? With key ingredients ranging from parsnips to avocados to even tomato soup, these cakes may be unusual, but they’re also delicious!
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Posted by Wendy on May 7, 2013 in Cake Decorating |
Movies and popcorn are like milk and cookies; they are meant to be together! So what better to go with a movie-themed party and a movie-themed cake than fondant popcorn? Making this sugary treat is much easier than you think!
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Posted by Lyndsay on May 6, 2013 in Cake Decorating |
A beautiful trend in cake design currently is hand-painting cakes. From intricate tiny detail work to lush painterly brush strokes, painting by hand can be traditional, modern or completely conceptual. It does seem painful to cut into these works of art though right? Ah, such are the trials and tribulations of the modern day cake eater. Check out some truly frame-worthy works of cake art; although I wouldn’t recommend framing them - except between your teeth!
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