Creating animal themed cupcakes may seem difficult, but we promise, it is easier than you think. With just a few colors of buttercream, some standard piping tips, and a little direction from cake designer, Rachael Teufel, you will be making adorable teddy bear cupcakes in a matter of just three minutes. Follow along as Rachael teaches you step by step how to pipe a snout, create that fluffy fur texture, and add a few final details to add character to this sweet teddy bear cupcake. She also shares a few tricks for piping with buttercream that will help you speed along your process. These cupcakes can easily be made by anyone with little to no experience necessary. So grab your favorite buttercream and get piping!
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Fondant 101: Kneading
Welcome to Fondant 101! This is a great place to start whether you are a beginner cake designer or just new to using fondant on cake! Join well-known cake designer Rachael Teufel as she shares all her professional secrets to creating gorgeous, fondant-covered cakes. It all starts here with a little instruction on the importance…
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Trimming and Leveling Cake Layers
Have you ever noticed that two cakes baked in identical cake pans in the same oven can vary in shape and size? Everything from uneven rises with domes and sinking middles to shrunken and bulging sides and edges can occur. In order to end with a perfectly iced cake, it’s important to start with level…
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Covering a Cake with Fondant
For many beginner cake decorators, learning how to cover a cake in fondant can be scary, but once you learn how to use this sweet staple, your cakes will instantly become next level! Whether it’s a wedding cake or a birthday cake, covering it with fondant will instantly impress all the guests at your event.…
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Cutting & Glazing Fresh Fruit
Utilizing fresh fruit is not only beautiful, but it’s a delicious way to adorn any fresh cake. From small, delicate berries, to figs and larger tropical fruits, the colors and design options are endless. In this lesson, cake designer Rachael Teufel shares her tips and tricks on creating visually appealing fresh fruit arrangements. While Rachael…
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