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Keeping it All Together - The Basic Function of Icing in Cake Decoration Published on 09/07/2008

If you are a familiar with the world of cake decoration, chances are that you are also familiar with the basic function of icing. Basically, cake icing has three separate and important functions. First, cake icing, of course, makes a cake look nice. Cake icing is the pretty shimmer on the cake, the thing that holds it all together. The second main function of cake icing is to reflect the theme...

Baking and Decorating the Perfect Cake - Tips to for Creating Exquisite... Published on 08/07/2008

It can be hard not to be dazzled every time that you walk into a nice bakery. A beautifully decorated cake is one of the great joys of the culinary arts. Almost everyone gets excited at the sight of a beautiful cake. If you are interested in cake decoration and cake design, you will be happy to see that cake decorating can be fun as a hobby and it can also be seen as one of the high edible...

Is Cake Decoration an Art? Exploring this Confectionary Tradition Published on 03/07/2008

If you have never decorated a cake before, maybe you have never thought of it as an art. But as any professional pastry chef will tell you, wedding cake decoration has a lot of things in common with the arts, including sculpture and design. If you are like many people, you probably think of cake decorating as something for your grandmother to do. But cake decorating is a well respected sugar...

Take Your Pick - Choosing the Perfect Cake Icing Published on 07/06/2008

When it comes to cake decoration, there is probably no element that is more important than the kind of icing you choose. Icing comes in all colors, flavors, consistencies and textures. You can choose the right kind of icing no matter what sort of cake decoration you are working on. Here is a brief overview of the most common type of icings that you have to choose from. As you notice, there is a...

Wedding Cake Decoration - Tips for a Stunning Cake Published on 05/06/2008

What could be more fun than decorating a wedding cake? Weddings are those big special occasions for which a fancy and pretty cake was invented. If you are an avid cake decorator, you will definitely want to make sure that you decorate a wedding cake someday. There are so many different ways to decorate a wedding cake that you can truly let your imagine roam freely as you decorate to your...

Turning Your Cake Decorating Passion Into a Viable Business Published on 25/04/2008

Do you have a passion for cake decorating? Do you astound friends, neighbors and coworkers with your amazing and unique cake decorating techniques and creations? Do you dream of turning your cake decorating passion into a viable business? If so, you will want to check out these tips on getting started with your very own cake decorating business. Do You Have Your Own Personal Style? When...

Baking the Perfect Cake for Decoration Published on 25/04/2008

Cake decorating is one of the most interesting of the culinary arts. It combines a whole spectrum of skills, including baking, decoration, sculpture and a keen artistic sensibility to create delightful and even elaborate confectionary desserts that are beautiful to look at, and hopefully, even better to taste. Here are some of the most important steps for achieving the perfect conditions for...

Cake Decoration Icing 101 - Make Your Choice Published on 25/04/2008

When it comes to the world of cake decorating, your bread and butter is the icing. Icing is king in the world of cake decorating. You simply can't decorate a cake without icing, can you? Here is a brief overview of the many different kinds of cake icing. These are the most common kinds of cake icing, although there are certainly many more. Cake icing can be as simple as an easy to make glaze,...

Tips for Decorating a Cake with Royal Icing Published on 25/04/2008

Are you getting ready to learn more about cake decoration? Have you always wanted to decorate a cake all by yourself, but have been terrified of the results? If so, here are some tips to get the novice by as you strive to become a great and wonderful cake decorator. How to Use Your Royal Icing It doesn't matter if you are working on a real or a fake practice cake, you should strive to...

Basic Tips for Using the Wilton Method of Cake Decorating Published on 25/04/2008

Frosting a cake can seem like a fun job, until you get down to it and realize that it is not always as easy as it seems. Would you like to make your own homemade cakes look as professional and impressive as the cakes you buy at the store? You can achieve this professional look too simply by following the Wilton Method of cake decoration the Wilton Method of cake decoration is one of the most...