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If you think creating stunning holiday cake decorations is only for master chefs — think again. I’ll show you several techniques that don’t need years’ experience, pastry school, or whatever education to create a masterpiece that will get all the raves and make people think you’ve practiced cake decoration for …
Perfectly iced cupcakes are a favorite party-ready treat. Not only do they taste delicious, but they certainly look the part too! However, making your cupcakes look picture-perfect and ready to serve can be challenging if you’ve never frosted cupcakes before. Piping icing isn’t the easiest of techniques! It doesn’t have …
Pain au raisin is a form of French pastry that when translated means raisin bread. But once you have tasted its delicate layers surrounded in creamy fillings and sumptuous raisins, you soon learn that it is so much more than that. At its base, pain au raisin is a delicate construction …
You’ve just learned how to bake the perfect cake – now it’s time to up your game and start decorating! It may sound daunting, but there are plenty of easy cake decorating ideas that beginners can try – most of which don’t need any fancy tools. From using buttercream to …
Nothing beats the rich, buttery taste of a homemade pound cake, right? Traditionally crafted using only a pound each of butter, sugar, eggs, and flour, you’d think that pound cakes would be super simple to make. Wrong! Despite the small number of ingredients used, there’s a special technique for creating …
All cakes are delicious, but what could possibly be more scrumptious than a gateau perfectly piped with indulgent frosting? While cakes frosted with icing look delectable and professional, the process of piping icing is a little daunting. If the idea of piping icing gives you the jitters, don’t worry, you’re …
When it comes to baking pastries, it’s no secret that the French take the practice very seriously indeed. The results show after all – there’s something so incredibly delicious about the buttery, flaky, and crunchy taste of French pastries. The idea may seem daunting, but have you ever considered trying …
Believe it or not, birthday cakes have been around since the ancient Egyptians! There’s a reason that cakes have remained a staple at a number of different occasions and events celebrating loved ones. The moment when the cake comes out is always a memorable one. Everyone’s attention turns to stare in …
It’s your child’s birthday and while you could go buy a cake from the grocery store, you would like to do something a little more special because this is a big birthday. This is their big 16. You could make a simple sheet cake but you like the idea of …
It’s one of the most popular flavors in the world, heralded for its rich and creamy taste. Yet, did you know that chocolate also makes you feel good? It’s true! It releases endorphins and serotonin in our bodies from the second we take that first bite. That feeling of serenity …