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Different Wedding Cake Ideas
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Having a different style cake can be a wonderful idea. -
Designs on Cookie Glaze
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Sunday, April 28, 2013
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Sunday, April 28, 2013
Cookies can be very pretty with a good consistent glaze. -
How to Make a Crooked Tree
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Sunday, April 28, 2013
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Sunday, April 28, 2013
This is a twisted slightly cartoon like representation of a tree. -
Root Beer Float Cake
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Friday, April 26, 2013
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Friday, April 26, 2013
This is not too sweet and kids absolutely love the familiar flavor. -
Chocolate Cappuccino Cake
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Friday, April 26, 2013
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Friday, April 26, 2013
This is a lovely cake for people who adore the creamy rich experience of cappuccino. -
Wedding Cake Don'ts
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Tuesday, April 23, 2013
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Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Make sure you avoid these common wedding cake issues. -
Wedding Cake Dos
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Tuesday, April 23, 2013
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Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Here are some tips to help you create a successful wedding cake. -
Avoid Wedding Cake Disasters
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Tuesday, April 23, 2013
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Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Try to avoid these common issues with a little planning and care. -
How to Create Pine Trees for Cake Decorations Video
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Thursday, September 06, 2012
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Thursday, April 11, 2013
Creating pine trees for cake decorations is easy if you have the right supplies. Watch this About.com video to see tips for making these fun cake decorations. -
How to Decorate Snowman Cupcakes Video
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Friday, August 31, 2012
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Thursday, April 11, 2013
Decorating snowman cupcakes is all about imagination and details. Watch this About.com video to see tips for making your snowman cupcakes stand out from the pack. -
3 Easy Fixes for Common Cake Decorating Problems Video
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Friday, September 28, 2012
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Thursday, April 11, 2013
Mistakes happen in life and in cake decorating, it's how you handle them that's important. Learn effective ways to fix an accident while cake decorating in this how-to video from About.com. -
5 Tips for Beginner Cake Decorators Video
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Friday, September 28, 2012
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Thursday, April 11, 2013
Getting started cake decorating can be a little intimidating without some basic information. Get some detailed tips for beginning cake decorators in this how-to video from About.com. -
How to Make Elmo Cupcakes Video
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Monday, September 10, 2012
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Thursday, April 11, 2013
It's easy to get the adorable Elmo look for your cupcakes with icing and fondant. Watch this About.com video to see what you'll need and what cake decorating techniques are used for Elmo cupcakes. -
How to Create a Basketweave for Cake Decorations Video
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Friday, September 28, 2012
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Thursday, April 11, 2013
A basketweave frosting decoration is an elegant way to decorate a cake. Learn how to create a basketweave when decorating a cake in this how-to video from About.com. -
How to Create Leaves for Cake Decorations Video
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Thursday, September 06, 2012
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Thursday, April 11, 2013
Creating leaves for cake decorations is easy if you have the right tools and supplies. Watch this About.com video to see instructions for making fondant leaves. -
How to Create a DIY Piping Bag Video
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Tuesday, September 11, 2012
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Thursday, April 11, 2013
Making a piping bag for icing can be as simple as cutting the corner off a plastic bag or as sophisticated as creating a piping-tip coupler from a recycled bottle. See how to make a DIY piping bag ... -
How to Write on a Cake Video
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Friday, September 28, 2012
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Thursday, April 11, 2013
Writing a message on a cake is a great way to commemorate a special occasion, but an easy way to mess up the design, as well. Get some great tips for writing on a cake in this how-to video from Abo... -
How to Use Gum Paste for Cake Decorating Video
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Friday, September 28, 2012
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Thursday, April 11, 2013
Working with gum paste in cake decorating allows you to make lifelike details to add decoration. Get some tips on using gum paste for cake decorating in this how-to video form About.com. -
How to Use a Piping Bag for Cake Decorating Video
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Thursday, September 06, 2012
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Thursday, April 11, 2013
Using a piping bag for cake decorating can help you to control your design. Watch this About.com video to see tips for using the piping bag. -
How to Use Buttercream for Cake Decorating Video
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Friday, September 28, 2012
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Thursday, April 11, 2013
Buttercream frosting works well for cake decorating and looks elegant. Learn how to use buttercream when decorating a cake and some important things to remember in this video from About.com. -
How to Use Royal Icing for Cake Decorating Video
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Monday, September 10, 2012
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Thursday, April 11, 2013
Using royal icing for cake decorating is a great way to get the desired effect or embellishment that you want. Watch this About.com video to see how to best work with this type of icing. -
How to Use Marzipan for Cake Decorating Video
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Thursday, September 06, 2012
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Thursday, April 11, 2013
Using marzipan as a medium for cake decorating is easy if you know how to work with it. Watch this About.com video to see tips for manipulating marzipan to do what you want. -
Basic Supplies for Cake Decorating Video
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Monday, November 12, 2012
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Thursday, April 11, 2013
Even the most ornate of cake decorations start with the same basic cake decorating supplies. This video from About.com will go over the materials you'll need to get started decorating your cake. -
How to Use Fondant for Cake Decorating Video
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Monday, September 10, 2012
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Thursday, April 11, 2013
Using fondant for cake decorating is a great way to get the smooth effect that you want on a cake. Watch this About.com video to see helpful tips for working with fondant. -
Tips for Efficient Cake Decorating Video
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Monday, January 28, 2013
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Thursday, April 11, 2013
Before decorating a cake, there are a number of options to consider before placing the frosting and decorations. In this About.com video, learn some tips for efficient cake decorating. -
Tips for Stacking Tiered Cakes Video
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Tuesday, October 02, 2012
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Thursday, April 11, 2013
Learning how to make a stacked tiered cake isn't difficult, but you need to know some basic steps. Watch this About.com video to see tips for making the tiered cakes. -
How to Use Paint for Cake Decorating Video
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Monday, September 10, 2012
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Thursday, April 11, 2013
Using paint for cake decorating can help you customize your creation. Watch this About.com video to see tips for painting designs on your cake. -
Tips for Planning a Cake Decorating Project Video
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Friday, September 28, 2012
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Thursday, April 11, 2013
Planning a cake decorating project involves preparation and the right tools. Get some tips for planning a cake decorating project in this how-to video from About.com. -
How to Decorate Snowflake Cupcakes Video
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Thursday, September 06, 2012
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Thursday, April 11, 2013
Decorating snowflake cupcakes is simple if you have the right supplies and a little imagination. Watch this About.com video to see tips for making winter-inspired cupcakes. -
Cake Decorating: Tips for Fabric Patterns on Wedding Cakes Video
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Monday, September 24, 2012
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Thursday, April 11, 2013
Classic wedding cakes are typically decorated to mimic fabric patterns. Watch this About.com video to see how intricate quilting and billowing effects are recreated on wedding cakes. -
How to Create Daisies for Cake Decorations Video
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Thursday, August 30, 2012
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Thursday, April 11, 2013
Creating daisies for cake and cupcake decorations is easy to do if you have the right tools. Watch this About.com video to see what you'll need and how it's done. -
How to Pipe Roses for Cake Decorations Video
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Sunday, January 27, 2013
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Thursday, April 11, 2013
Piping roses to decorate a cake may seem complicated, but if you know how to break it down, it's actually very easy. In this About.com video, learn how to pipe roses for cake decorations.