Now that we have covered baking the perfect cake, frosting and piping basics, as well as the basic recipes for frosting cakes, it’s time to add a little pizzazz to our cakes. Fondant is one of the ...

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This ocean birthday cake turns a simple round cake into a colorful beach themed dessert with blue frosting, wave details, a lifebuoy decoration, water splash accents, and playful summer accessories on ...

You have some experience baking for your family or for a neighborhood baker. You have taken classes in cake decorations. You are a fan of the Discovery Channel show, Cake Boss, which chronicles the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. colorful 3-tiered birthday cake with fondant - Ruth Black/Shutterstock When it comes to making beautiful cakes with a smooth ...

What is a cake without its fondant? The fondant is what adds beauty to cakes. Making fondant requires a precise technique; it needs to be smooth and preferably have a clean finish, as it can make or ...

Fondant’s polished look: Fondant creates a flawless, sculpted appearance that’s ideal for weddings and special events, though it can be overly sweet if not balanced. Buttercream’s creamy charm: ...

Last week we learned the basics with fondant and how to create shapes and designs. This week we are taking our fondant skills to the next level by covering a cake with it. Don’t just stop decorating ...