How to Crumb Coat a Cake for Decorating Success
Crumb coating a cake is a simple cake decorating technique that can help improve the appearance of your finished cake. While many home bakers don't bother with this step, it is one I would recommend, particularly for special occasion birthday cakes. The...
5 Easy Ideas for Amazing Star Wars Cakes
Those Star Wars movies just keep coming, and as a result, so do the requests for Star Wars cakes. With some many great characters, vehicles and robots, there is also plenty of inspiration. One tricky part about Star Wars cakes that puts many people off is the...
How to Make a Lego Birthday Cake
If you are a beginner baker, and need a birthday cake for your Lego lover, here is the perfect solution. A Lego birthday cake that uses no fondant and a box cake mix. Not only is it easy to make, it is easy to customize too. This cake can be made in different colors,...
11 Easy Halloween Cakes That Will Deliver Spooky Fun
It's a fun time of year with lots of treats and goodies on offer. But Halloween doesn't have to be just about candy! There is also plenty of room for Halloween themed cakes. Offering a variety of color, ghoulish decorations and 'bloody' inspiration here...
Lightning McQueen Birthday Cake
Last year my youngest son’s 4th birthday request was for a Lightning McQueen Birthday Cake. I knew this was going to be my greatest birthday cake challenge yet. In particular, I was feeling daunted by all that red icing. The year before the request was for a...
Secrets for Decorating Kids Birthday Cakes That Never Fail
I have been baking and decorating birthday cakes for my kids for years. And I don't think I'll ever stop. Even though they are a bit older now they still love putting in a 'request' each birthday for a cake. And I love making it. But I do remember when I first...
