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How to Create a Perfect Painted Monogram

May 20, 2022 By Rachael Teufel & filed under All Articles.

Learn the ins and outs of transferring a monogram to your next cake or cookie project with a flawless finish. Learn the tips and tricks Rachael uses to perfectly replicate a monogram on a tiered cake.

Grow Your Own Mini Flower Pot Cakes

May 11, 2022 By Rachael Teufel & filed under All Articles.

Create these fully edible mini flower pot cakes in just a few simple steps! They’re the perfect addition to any spring celebration.

These Mini Carrot Cakes Are a Major Crowd Pleaser

April 1, 2022 By Rachael Teufel & filed under All Articles, Cake Recipes.

Carrot cake is a very traditional cake that is full of flavor, extremely moist, and loved by many. I’m more of a chocolate gal, but this recipe changed my view on carrot cake forever!

Reverse Spherification: Runny Egg Yolks!

December 14, 2021 By Debbie Goard of Debbie Does Cakes & filed under All Articles.

If you’re anything like me, you probably have a list of projects you really want to make. There never seems to be enough time in the day. One such project I’ve had on my list for a few years now was reverse spherification egg yolks. Can I really make my runny egg dreams come true?…

Three Readily Available Products to Cover Your Cake Boards

November 8, 2021 By Anita Algiene & filed under All Articles.

Every great cake design starts with one common element – the cake board. Finding the right cake board to display your masterpiece can be challenging! It not only needs to be sturdy and waterproof, but it also needs to compliment the overall design. What products can meet the needs of our cake? Buying ready-made boards…

Swiss & Italian Meringue Buttercream

November 7, 2021 By Morgan Phillips & filed under All Articles.

I used to be that client; you know the one who says they don’t like buttercream. Prior to learning how to make Swiss and Italian meringue buttercream, I would eat the cake and leave the overly sweet American icing behind. Now I can be found licking the light frosting right off the whisk with my…

Layered Cake Mixing Methods

November 7, 2021 By Morgan Phillips & filed under All Articles.

Most of my favorite memories and days end with cake, whether it was my childhood Barbie cake, Grandma’s angel food cake, or our show stopping wedding cake. It’s amazing to think all of these were made out of the same six simple components: flour, sugar, fat, eggs, liquid and a leavening agent. When combined using…

The Easiest Way to Create Faux Wood Grain Cookies

November 7, 2021 By Maddie Gartmann & filed under All Articles.

From country western themes to rustic weddings, faux woodgrain can be the perfect addition to many cookie sets. A woodgrain pattern can act as a subtle but realistic background on your cookie to make words and phrases pop, and can be achieved using a simple, but effective method. Materials needed: Brown airbrush dye Fan brush…

Everything You Need to Know About Airbrushing a Cookie

November 7, 2021 By Maddie Gartmann & filed under All Articles.

Incorporating airbrush techniques into your cookie decorating can bring your cookies from ordinary to truly professional. Learning to airbrush is simple, as long as you keep a few of these tips and tricks in mind. First, make sure you are using an airbrush-specific food paint. Using regular food dye such as a gel can potentially…

Designing a Cohesive Cookie Set is as Easy as 1-2-3

November 7, 2021 By Maddie Gartmann & filed under All Articles.

Part of the joy of decorating cookies is bringing unique themes and ideas to life for a special event. Sometimes deciding what designs to create can be overwhelming, but there are simple ways to break down a theme and plan a cohesive and unique cookie set for any occasion following these three guidelines. 1. Theme…