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Success with Silicone Molds - LEGO Bricks

I recently made a LEGO-themed birthday cake that required that I create the famous bricks. To easily fabricate them, I opted to use...

Icing Colors: 10 Useful Tips and Tricks!

1. Always use gel paste color; never liquid food coloring! Liquid food coloring is a liquid, and liquid effects the consistency...

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50th Birthday Cake with Chocolate Shoe

Cake Size(s) 8" Round, 3 Layers Decorating Tip(s) Used #21 Tip Techinques Used Sharp, straight edges using the ProFoster Hand-painted...

Beyond Buttercream: 3 Cake Decorating Elements to Try Now!

Beyond Buttercream: 3 Cake Decorating Elements to Try Now! In this video, we go beyond buttercream to explore three more advanced cake...

Cuphead Birthday Cake

Cake Size(s) 6" Round, 2 Layers Decorating Tip(s) Used None Techinques Used Stenciled and hand-painted cake topper made from gum paste...

2020: Well, I had a plan...

Before the end of 2019, I posted a blog about my goals for the new year. The year started off great! The spring Cake Decorating Series...

How to Ice a Cake Upside Down: Easy Sharp Edges!

Cake Decorating for Beginners: How to Ice a Cake Upside Down for Easy Sharp Edges! In this video, I'll walk you through the steps of the...

5 Tools to Start Decorating Cakes Now!

Cake Decorating for Beginners: Here are the 5 tools that you need to start decorating cakes today! A bonus tool is revealed later in the...

50th Birthday Cake with Chocolate Shoe

Cake Size(s) 8" Round, 3 Layers Decorating Tip(s) Used #21 Tip Techinques Used Sharp, straight edges using the ProFoster Hand-painted...

Beyond Buttercream: 3 Cake Decorating Elements to Try Now!

Beyond Buttercream: 3 Cake Decorating Elements to Try Now! In this video, we go beyond buttercream to explore three more advanced cake...

Cake 911: Help, my cake is bulging!

We've all heard the phrase "Crumb Coat & Chill" (made famous by Yolanda of How To Cake It).... However, what do you do when you crumb...

Cuphead Birthday Cake

Cake Size(s) 6" Round, 2 Layers Decorating Tip(s) Used None Techinques Used Stenciled and hand-painted cake topper made from gum paste...

2020: Well, I had a plan...

Before the end of 2019, I posted a blog about my goals for the new year. The year started off great! The spring Cake Decorating Series...

How to Ice a Cake Upside Down: Easy Sharp Edges!

Cake Decorating for Beginners: How to Ice a Cake Upside Down for Easy Sharp Edges! In this video, I'll walk you through the steps of the...

DIY Custom Sprinkle Mix

Creating your own custom sprinkle mix is super easy! I'll show you how in this video with practical tips and tricks to get you started...

What’s Ahead in 2020?

There are less than 3 weeks in 2019... When the clock strikes midnight on December 31st, not only will it usher in a new year, but a new de

5 Questions You Should Ask Before Accepting an Order

Whether it's a cake for a birthday party, cake pops for a bridal shower or cupcakes for a retirement celebration, there are some key que