Our diaper bag cake tutorial comes from Step-by-Step Cake Decorating, by leading Singapore cake designer, CherylShuen. Cheryl's book is perfect for the beginner cake decorator with simple instructions covering the basic techniques of cake decorating, but is also full of ideas for the more experienced decorator with simple, pretty cake designs and cake toppers for all occasions in a rainbow of pretty pastels. We're delighted to be able to share with our readers this week the diaper bag cake ... Read More...
Decorated Jelly Roll/Swiss Roll Tutorial
Jelly roll/Swiss roll art has taken the baking world by storm, thanks to the creativity of Japanese baking blogger, JUNKO. With the publication of her book, Deco Roll Cakes, Junko shares with us the secrets of her eye-catching cake artistry, including her fantastic selection of patterned templates. Jelly rolls will never be the same again! Strawberry Print Jelly Roll Tutorial: The strawberry pattern above may look difficult to achieve but it is done just by piping some pink batter, baking ... Read More...
Stained Glass Cake Tutorial from Lily Vanilli
When it comes to funky baking ideas, Sweet Tooth by Lily Vanilli is a stand-out baking book. Packed full of beautiful baked goods each with an artistic twist - a trademark of Lili Vanilli's yummy, sumptuous confectionery that makes it a renowned London cake establishment. From brand new baked creations to vintage favourites with an edgy vibe, Sweet Tooth by Lily Vanilli will inspire baking fanatics from complete newbies to those looking for fresh inspiration. This week we have the ... Read More...
How To Speed Up Ganaching & Frosting
We all love getting to the decorating stage of cake making, but a sharp, crisp edge and smooth base is essential before we do so. One of the more frustrating aspects of cake making is coating and re-coating your cake with frosting or ganache until you get it just right. But now you can cut down on the time it takes to achieve the perfect ganache coating with the ProFroster. Designed to smooth both the top and bottom of your cake at the same time while also creating the perfect sharp edge, the ... Read More...