• Last updated 5/14/04 by Jeff_Arnett

Posted by Jeff_Arnett This technique works best with an icing containing at least one-third butter, but can be done with an all shortening icing with slight modifications in the chilling steps. 1. To begin with, there are some tools I consider "must have" items: A Turntable A Spackling Knife [from a hardware store] 2. Trace the outline of the pan [top side down] onto a sturdy surface, such as a piece of foamcore, cardboard, or for a more permanent use, masonite. 3. Cover the outline with a piece of parchment paper... read more

• Last updated 2/3/07 by Melvira

Posted by Melvira Before and After using the Melvira roller smoothing method on your buttercream frosted cake The “Melvira Method” is intended to help you create a perfectly smooth icing surface on your cake, ideal for decorating. To complete this method you will need to purchase a high-density foam roller at your local hardware or paint supply store.Most discount stores do not carry the high-density foam, please insure that you purchase the high-density foam roller refill heads or you will be left with a ‘spackle-like’ texture on your icing. The rollers... read more

• Last updated 8/21/12 by BellaCakes2012

Posted by BellaCakes2012 I was given a picture from pintrest of the most adorable cupcake shoes made with cookies. I was asked to make them for 13 little girls.I wasnt feeling very confident about making them exactly like the picture because they looked so delicate and they would be traveling in the car for an hour. Im going to show you how I made them strong enough to with stand the trip. The best part is they where very simple to make and the ideas for decorating them is endless. Oh and yes this is my very first tutorial so fell free to let me know if I missed... read more

• Last updated 8/27/12 by natou

Posted by natou I gathered some ideas from the internet and this is what I did. List of Materials candy melts, coconut, brownies, starburst candy, gummy candies, icing trace a 6'' to 8'' circle on a piece of paper and then put a piece of wax paper on top. Spread some black color sugar on wax paper. Melt yellow chocolate at 50 % in microwave and fill the circle on your wax paper. let the chocolate get a little hard, until the shinny of the chocolate is turning dull. In the meantime, crumble your baked and cooled down brownies on the... read more

• Last updated 8/21/12 by Ipoet

Posted by Ipoet This is the simple way how to get angry bird letter on your cake… This is my way but I hope it help…   How to make a bird-themed angry letters from fondant …. just sharing …. not a way that should be the benchmark … this way I get the letters do the same with angry bird …. could also be without pattern … so directly on the cut it using precision knife … that's what I did when it's no enough time hehehe …so not need to printted the angry bird letters … If there's any other way you can use it …. definitely many ways …like the proverbial many... read more

• Last updated 8/19/12 by kendra_83

Posted by kendra_83 This tutorial shows you how to get the hand-painted leopard print look as seen here and in my cake photos. I’m sure I’m not the first or the only one to do it this way, but after being asked by several people for tips I decided to put my method in writing. Feel free to credit or link to any other tutorials on this subject. List of Materials fondant-covered cake turntable vodka black gel color chocolate brown gel color Super Gold Luster Dust Copper Pearl Dust small, flexible brush wide, flat brush - a fan brush works best two ramekins... read more

• Last updated 8/19/12 by sugarkissed_net

Posted by sugarkissed_net Easy to decorate chocoloate chip cookie dough truffles made with raw cookie dough that is egg-free List of Materials 1/2 cup unsalted butter brought to room temperature 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup light brown suger 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips chocolate candy wafers sprinkles Start by creaming 1/2 cup of unsalted butter that is at room temperature, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup of light brown sugar together. With an electric mixer, this will take just a... read more

• Last updated 8/20/12 by donnadol

Posted by donnadol Spider mums belongs to the chrysanthemum family. They are also known as football mums in the United States. I've always been fascinated with this flower. They always look good on flower arrangements. This sugar flower is easy to make. Most of the techniques I've used has been used in other sugar flowers. I hope you will enjoy making them as much as I did.   List of Materials Daisy cutters, ball tool, veiner tool, leaf sculpting tool, sharp craft knife, rolling pin, foam pad, scissors, cutting mat, edible glue, florist wires and floral... read more

• Last updated 8/19/12 by SSN_sweets

Posted by SSN_sweets Hi guys! I had been asked by some of you guys to do a tutorial on my roses so here goes my first attempt and please excuse me if it is not properly done. To make it more colourful I tried a Rainbow rose. If you have any question, please don’t hesitate to ask me. I’m not an expert , I learnt making my initial roses from Edna de la cruz's tutorial ( Thank you Edna; if mine is confusing you can always refer to hers) and I am learning from every cake I make :). Regards Sasi List of Materials Gumpaste Rolling pin, and board Ball... read more

• Last updated 8/14/12 by Overboard

Posted by Overboard At first this made NO sense to me until I saw an actual video tutorial by Jessiecakes (check her out if you want to see this in action it's FABULOSO!). I made my own photo tutorial because I added a step (that made sense to me…maybe not you but, to each his own! :-). List of Materials TapeWax paper or Baking Paper (I find baking paper works better as if it gets wet it won't rip)Wide Turntable (bought mine form IKEA for $8 bucks)Leveler (Can find at any hardware store)Bench Scraper ( or something with a long, flat, sharp edge for smoothing icing) Can... read more