Double barrel cakes have become a popular trend over the past few years. Instead of getting a larger cake in diameter to feed their guests, many people prefer to get a taller cake instead. Creating and decorating a double barrel…
10 Easy Tips for Adding Texture to Your Cake Designs
Cake designs are constantly changing and becoming more intricate! We can learn countless new cake design techniques and cake trends. Not to mention the new cake decorating supplies that we can experiment with! 🙂 Adding texture to your cake designs…
From Classic to Modern: Naked Cake Designs We Love
Naked cakes are a trend that doesn’t look like it’s going anywhere any time soon, and I’m here for it! These cakes are so versatile and there are many naked cake design ideas for any occasion. Naked cakes (or nude…
5 Essential Tools for Beginner Cake Decorators
If you’re just starting your cake decorating journey, then this post is definitely for you! I have a more exhaustive list of the best tools for cake decorating beginners, but this post has a shorter list to just get started!…
Cake Pops 101: Tips, Tricks, and Creative Ideas for Bite-Sized Cake Delights
Cake pops are the cutest little bite-sized treats, don’t you think? You can keep it simple and decorate cake pops with just a chocolate drizzle or some pretty sprinkles. Or if you’re really ambitious, you can create fun shapes and…
Delicious and Fruity Raspberry Lemonade Cake Recipe
Summer’s finally here! That means it’s time to take advantage of those fruity and summery flavours! Let’s face it, some fruits are sweeter this time of the year. So I love making this spin on our easy lemon cake recipe…
Tips for Successfully Covering a Cake in Fondant
Successfully covering cakes in fondant is a skill that may be difficult for some cake decorators. You may have mastered every other skill, but covering a cake in fondant is that ONE skill that you just can’t seem to figure…
5 Easy Techniques for Creating Beautiful Buttercream Frosted Cakes
Every once in a while I’ll have a client request a fondant cake because it “looks better” than buttercream cakes. But buttercream cakes can look just as beautiful as a fondant cake! And some people don’t even like the taste…
How to Create a Beautiful Ombre Effect on Your Cake
There are many techniques and designs to achieve a beautiful ombre design on a cake. But when it comes to how to create a beautiful ombre effect on your cake, the possibilities are endless! If you’re unfamiliar with the term…
Expert Tips I’ve Learned for Perfecting French Macarons
If you’ve ever tried to make French macarons, you already know that they are not an easy dessert to make! There are many factors that go into making the perfect batch of French macarons. And there are countless videos and…
Creating A Cake With Multiple Tiers: Assembly and Design Ideas
Cakes with multiple tiers really create a sense of elegance and sophistication for any gathering. After all, wedding cakes normally have many tiers – and weddings are one of the most sophisticated celebrations, right?! There’s something so impressive about a…
Tips for Baking a Delicious Gluten Free Cake
When you hear “gluten free”, you probably don’t think “mmmmmm so good” or “oh I can’t wait to try it!”. Though, for some that gluten free life is their only option. And many others stick to this kind of diet…