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St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Cookie Tutorial – Gingham Style
Don’t own a clover shaped cutter? Don’t worry! This St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock cookie tutorial has you covered and tells you how to make festive cookies with everyday supplies. Just a few days ago, I was surfing the net, brainstorming St. Patty’s day ideas, and came across this shamrock image. It screamed cookie to me. I did not think piping the plaid would have the effect I wanted. And I surely was not going to weave fondant bands, LOL. Airbrushing was the only way to go. I could see in my head how seriously cute...
read moreJewel Tone Cake Inspiration
If you’ve seen the March issue of Cake Central Magazine, you know we’re gaga for jewel tones! Bright and bold, trendy and fun, these hues are perfect for cake decorating. Jewel-toned weddings are all the rage. Check out our Jewel Tone Wedding Inspiration Pinterest board for pretty pieces and great cakes to inspire your...
read moreHitchhiker’s Guide to The Galaxy Cakes
Today’s Google Doodle celebrates the 61st birthday of Douglas Adams (1952-2001), creator of the cult-phenomenon science fiction series The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. Celebrate with us by enjoying these awesome Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy...
read moreHitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Magrathea Cake Tutorial
By Ruth Suehle @suehle http://www.wired.com/geekmom/2010/11/hitchhikers-guide-to-the-galaxy-magrathea-cake/ If you’ve got a Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy fan with a birthday coming up, this Magrathea whale cake is easy to make, even if you don’t have much cake decorating experience. Don’t panic! You’ll need: fondant buttercream royal icing yellow candy melts Wilton tip #225 (with frosting bag and coupler, of course) Wilton gel colors Ivory, Cornflower, and Rose a 12″ round cake (any flavor) a loaf cake (any...
read moreTop 9 Jewel-Toned & Bejeweled Cakes
Jewels and Glamour Looking for simple, clean sophistication? Or do you want over-the-top spice and flair? It can all be found in these bold jewel toned and be-jeweled cakes.
read moreFrom Sketch to Cake: Jennifer Bratko’s Cover Cake
It’s no secret that a lot of hard work goes into the cakes in Cake Central Magazine. It can be challenging turning inspiration into a stunning piece of sugar art. Jennifer Bratko (FromScratchSF), the creator of our gorgeous cover cake, shared with us her process designing her cake for Issue 3 of Volume 4 of the magazine. “Honestly? [When I saw the inspiration photos], I thought, ‘No way. Not going to happen.’ The photo was so sassy and haute couture, and stringwork is so stiff and old-fashioned looking. I was lost [as...
read moreThe Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword Cake Animated
We’re always amazed by the creative cakes we find while browsing the web. Check out this complex, mechanized cake we discovered. From YouTube: I got my daughter started on her...
read moreFriday Faves: Coffee, Cats and a Safari Cake
Pink sugar roses and cute gumpaste kittens; vintage tea parties and warm scents from the kitchen; three-layer cakes covered in buttercream: these are a few of our favorite things! As editors of Cake Central magazine, we come across so many awesome, inspiring things while working. From users to cake creations to wedding inspiration to cool new products, we want to share a few of our favorite finds with you every week. Here are our faves of the week: Jackie’s Faves Coffee, coffee, coffee! I love it when a cake looks so real...
read moreWatch Vivian Pham’s 2011 OSSAS Cake Competition Made from Start to Finish
This cake took over 350 hours to make. This was the first competition I entered in, and I believe it’s the best one out there. It is hosted by Kerry Vincent in Tulsa, Oklahoma every year. This cake was made out of fondant and gumpaste. I hope everyone can enjoy it. =) Here is a website with more of my...
read morePopcorn Cake Tutorial by Elisa Strauss
Make a “Popcorn Bag” cake with Elisa Strauss of Confetti Cakes in NY Creating a realistic bag of popcorn, great for circus baby shower cakes, zoo themed birthday parties, and movie...
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