Celebrate a new year of cake decorating possibilities — but don’t forget everything you learned last year! We’ve gathered 2013’s Top 10 posts, from whipping up a decadent ganache to creating radiant royal icing flowers. Discover which posts Bluprint cake decorators thought were the sweetest, and indulge yourself with these tasty tutorials!
1. How to Make Cake Pops
Make cake pops that will wow your friends and family! From mixing cake crumbs to dipping in chocolate — it’s all covered in this step-by-step cake tutorial.
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Piping takes planning, practice and patience — this step-by-step piping techniques tutorial will guide you through leaves, flowers, rosettes and more!
3. Achieve a Glossy Finish, Come Rain or Shine!
Learn four different methods for making fondant shiny. Enjoy this quick and simple tutorial for achieving a glossy fondant finish with corn syrup and alcohol.
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4. One in a Minion: A Fondant Tutorial
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In this simple tutorial, learn how quick and easy it is to whip up a batch of the delicious chocolate and cream combination taking the cake world by storm.
6. Have a Ball Making a Perfectly Spherical Cake
The perfect spherical cake takes a bit of work. But with the right baking pan, a few tips and the right tools, you’ll soon be totally on the ball!
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A well done crumb coat can change the final look of a cake, giving it a “WOW” effect. Enjoy a fun step-by-step tutorial for achieving the results you deserve!
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8. Crusting Buttercream: How to Make Buttercream That Sets Firm
Enjoy a tutorial for creating a crusting buttercream: a nicely primed surface for decorative piping, and fondant or gum paste adornments.
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9. How to Make Royal Icing Flowers
Learn how to make decorative and dimensional royal icing flowers in this fun step-by-step tutorial, featuring beautiful photos.
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10. Wave Hello to the Latest Wave Ruffle Technique
Learn this popular easy, quick technique, which involves layering strips of fondant to create an ombré wave effect! Perfect for any sea-themed cake.
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