This gumpaste holly tutorial shows you how to create the classic dark green holly as well as a variegated holly variety, guaranteed to add Christmas magic to your cakes and bakes this festive season. Gumpaste Holly Tutorial: Materials dark green gumpaste light green gumpaste (for variegated holly) red gumpaste holly leaf cutter 24-gauge green wires […]
Gumpaste Mistletoe Tutorial
This gumpaste mistletoe tutorial includes a template for the leaves in case you don’t want to buy a set of mistletoe cutters. Whichever method you chose your gumpaste mistletoe will add a fabulous finishing touch to your Christmas cakes & bakes. Gumpaste Mistletoe Tutorial: Materials mistletoe leaf cutters (or cutting wheel to cut out leaves […]
Mulled Wine Tartlets by Agnes Prus
This week’s recipe is a real seasonal treat – mulled wine tartlets from Let It Snow by Agnes Prus. If you’re looking for inspiration and recipes for festive treats a little bit different from the norm, then look no further than this, Agnes’ latest book. It’s packed full of unique Christmas baking ideas that would […]
Winter Sugar Flowers & Foliage
Gumpaste poinsettia, hellebores, snowdrops, berries and foliage – there’s no shortage of winter sugar flower ideas for the wedding cake decorator or Christmas bride. Also known as the Christmas rose, the hellebore is a top choice for a floral winter wedding cake that encapsulates the beauty of a winter garden. Emily Harmston Cakes have designed […]