Ridged Buttercream Technique-Video
In this tutorial, you will learn how to give your buttercream frosted cakes a vintage ridged appearance. It is very simple and fast! What are you waiting for? Read More →
View ArticleBrush Embroidery with Buttercream~ Video
In this tutorial, you will learn the elegant technique of brush embroidery! Brush embroidery is a method that is often used with royal icing on fondant covered cakes, or in cookie decorating. However,...
View ArticleCrumb Coat~Video
A crumb coat is a thin layer of frosting that is applied to a cake before adding the final coat of frosting. I almost always apply a quick crumb coat because it is a great way to catch and trap all of...
View ArticleViva Method of Smoothing~Video
I love this method of smoothing frosting! In this cake decorating video tutorial, you will learn why cake decorators love Viva brand papers towels so much! This is the smoothing method that I use most...
View ArticleThe Basics of Tier Stacking~Video
In this tutorial, I will show you how to effectively stack frosted cake tiers. This popular, simple stacked construction is perfect for everything from birthday parties to weddings. Whether you are...
View ArticleRoller Method of Smoothing Buttercream~ Video
This smoothing method is one of my favorites for achieving a flawless finish on buttercream frosted cakes. The technique was invented by "Melvira", aka Melissa McChesney, a baker from Iowa...
View ArticleThe Hot Knife Method of Smoothing- Video
The "Hot Knife" Method is one of the three smoothing methods that we use most often for buttercream. Unlike the other two methods that we often mention..... Read More →
View ArticleHow to Ganache a Square Cake with Sharp Corners~ Video
Hello everybody! In this video tutorial, I'm going to demonstrate how to frost a square cake with ganache...and how to sharpen up those edges & corners! ;0) I just LOVE ganache. It tastes fabulous,...
View ArticleHow to Apply Fondant to a Square Cake (and How to achieve Sharp Edges!)~ Video
In this tutorial, I will show you how to cover a square cake with fondant. Not only will you learn the basics of smoothing fondant over the corners of your cake, but you will also learn a method of...
View ArticleHow to Frost a Square Cake with Buttercream~Video
Hi everybody-- This video is for all of you out there who have nightmares about frosting square cakes! I hope that you'll find a tip or two that will make the process much less intimidating. The truth...
View ArticleLearn to Make Succulents! ~ A Video Tutorial
...More and more, I've noticed succulent plants tucked among the flowers in bridal bouquets and on wedding cakes as well! - The look has a fresh, modern feel--and I was so happy to find that these...
View ArticleCastle Cake Video Tutorial~ Part 2
Hi everyone! In this video tutorial, we are going to share how to make a beautiful castle cake. This is a highly requested tutorial that I have wanted to offer on our site for a long time. Today is the...
View ArticleCastle Cake Video Tutorial~ Part 1
Hi everyone! In this video tutorial, we are going to share how to make a beautiful castle cake. This is a highly requested tutorial that I have wanted to offer on our site for a long time. Today is the...
View ArticleBicycle with Balloons Cake~ A Blog Tutorial!
Today I'm going to show you a very simple, cheerful design for summer. I wanted to take a little break from fondant today and so we are working with two of my favorite things--buttercream &...
View ArticleButtercream Ruffled Roses Cake~A Video Tutorial
I’m excited to share today’s cake with you for a few reasons… it feels very elegant, it is not nearly as difficult as most would imagine, AND it’s a technique that I previously thought was only...
View ArticleEasy Gumball Machine Cake- A Blog Tutorial!
In this free cake blog tutorial, you will learn to make an adorable gumball machine cake! Read More →
View ArticleHow to Make Ganache & Decorate with a Carved Effect – Video Tutorial
We love to work with ganache and have had several requests for a video demonstrating how to make it. In this video, you'll not only learn how we make our ganache, but you'll also learn a wonderfully...
View ArticleElephant with a Cupcake!~ A Blog Tutorial
In this free cake blog tutorial, you will learn how carve a simple, sweet, elephant from a sheet cake! Read More →
View ArticleDinosaur Birthday Cake-Part Two~ Video Tutorial
In this two part online cake video tutorial, you will learn to make two adorable dinosaur cake toppers! Read More →
View ArticleDinosaur Birthday Cake- Part One~ Video Tutorial
In this two part online cake video tutorial, you will learn to make adorable 3-D dinosaur cake toppers! Read More →
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