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	<title>CakeJournal &#124; How to make beautiful cakes, sweet cupcakes and delicious cookies &#187; Abeer</title>
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		<title>How to make tulip cookies</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 10:47:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Abeer</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Cookies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Rolled fondant icing]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[In today&#8217;s tutorial&#8230;I will show you how to make the simplest tulips ever, using the most basic tools. This tutorial is also very versatile because you can use these same instructions to make decorated cookies like I did OR use them to make cupcake toppers. This is what I used: Orange flavored sugar cookies (Diameter: approximately 3 inches) Yellow fondant Bright pink or red fondant Green fondant Corn syrup or royal icing Powdered sugar for dusting work surface Rolling pin Smallest heart cutter from the Wilton heart cutter set Circle cutter (Diameter: approximately 3 inches) Toothpicks Paintbrush Knife Step 1: Roll out yellow fondant. Use a circle cutter to cut out a yellow piece. The cutter should be the same size as your cookie. Step 2: Brush a thin coat of corn syrup on top of your cookie. Step 3: Gently, place the yellow circle piece on top of this cookie. Press lightly with your fingers until it sticks into place. Keep aside and move on to the next step. Step 4: Roll out some bright pink fondant. Use the heart cutter to cut out heart pieces. Step 5: Use your knife to cut each heart piece in half. They [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to make a modeling chocolate basket</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 10:39:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Abeer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I recently started playing with modeling chocolate and honestly, I can&#8217;t believe I didn&#8217;t work with it sooner. It&#8217;s tastes really good&#8230; just like Tootise rolls (YUM!). It also hardens at room temperature but doesn&#8217;t taste chalky like gum paste, which is just awesome! I used it to make this cute basket. You can use this as a cake topper and fill it with whatever you like&#8230; candies, flowers, fruits, nuts! NOTES: -I made this basket with modeling chocolate rather than fondant or gum paste because I don&#8217;t need to color modeling chocolate since it&#8217;s already brown. That saves me time! - Many people complain their modeling chocolate is &#8220;crumbly.&#8221; If that&#8217;s the case, add 1 tsp of corn syrup and knead it into your modeling chocolate. You may have to add a little more until you are satisfied with the consistency and texture. - Don&#8217;t knead your modeling chocolate too much. The warmth of your hands causes it to become very oily. This is what I used: Modeling chocolate (I used milk chocolate candy melts to make mine) Lollipop sticks or thin pretzel rods A small drinking glass without any curves Wax paper Melted chocolate Large circle cutter from the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to make baby shoes</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:13:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Abeer</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Christening]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[About 6 months ago, I tried to make fondant baby shoes for the first time and it ended in a complete disaster! lol However, I learnt from those mistakes and I am now very excited to share the perfect template and tutorial for making these cute baby sneakers You can make them in any color you like and these shoes are perfect as cake toppers for baby showers or any baby event. This is what I used: Rolling pin Dark green 50/50 OR gum paste (please read the note below) Light green 50/50 OR gum paste (please read the note below) Shortening Wilton&#8217;s tip#3 Quilting tool (to create stitch marks) Knife Fondant cutter or pastry cutter (preferably with a small wheel) Gum paste glue or corn syrup (I used corn syrup) Templates (Please print them from Step 1) Paintbrush Wax paper or parchment paper Clay extruder Cotton balls Large circle cutter from the Wilton circle cutter set Small shot glass or a small bottle Toothpicks Scissors NOTE: I prefer using 50/50 to make these shoes because it does not dry as fast as gum paste. Sometimes, I even make 70/30 (70% gum paste and 30% fondant). Using 50/50 or 70/30 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Chocolate oreo cake with fresh strawberries</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2013 08:06:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Abeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Recipes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cakes]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I haven&#8217;t met a person yet who does not like Oreo cookies. Have you? They are one of my favorite cookies&#8230;hehe. A few weeks ago, I played around with my chocolate cake recipe and created a chocolate oreo cake recipe. This cake is phenomenal. I cannot even begin to describe all this &#8220;deliciousness&#8221; without my mouth watering&#8230;lol. I paired this cake with chocolate oreo buttercream frosting and fresh strawberries&#8230;YUM! This recipe will make a single 8&#215;3 round cake. Chocolate oreo cake: 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 2 1/4 cups sugar 1/2 cup powdered oreo cookies (Separate the oreos and throw the &#8220;non-creamy&#8221; sides in a blender until you have a powdered form) 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 cup light olive oil 2 large eggs 1 cup full fat milk 1 cup water 2 tbsp vanilla extract 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 1/2 tsp baking soda A pinch of cinnamon powder Step 1: In a deep bowl, add flour, cocoa powder, powdered oreo cookies, sugar, oil, vanilla extract, eggs, milk, cinnamon powder, baking powder, baking soda and mix everything. Step 2: Add hot water. I usually microwave it in the microwave for 2 minutes. Step 3: Mix everything until [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to make a bunny cake</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:52:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Abeer</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Cakes]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you guys remember the bunny toppers I made a few weeks ago? Well, I wanted to do something related to bunnies again coz honestly, they are TOO CUTE and great for Easter celebrations! Hehe. This time, I made a bunny cake! The cake is very simple to make and it&#8217;s perfect for anyone who is scared to use fondant or does not like fondant. The cake is covered in coconut to give the bunny a &#8220;furry&#8221; look and all the facial details are made with jelly candies&#8230;YUM! This is what I used: Shredded coconut (Not the toasted kind. It has to be white) Purple, red and green jelly candies (or you can use fondant in the same colors) White buttercream icing Spatula (to spread the icing all over your cake) Turntable Cake board (should be the same size as your cake) Rolling pin Granulated sugar (to prevent stickiness when working with jelly candies) Cardboard ears Scissors 2 popsicle sticks Round cake-6&#215;3 (in any flavor) Black edible marker Step 1:   Place your cake on a cakeboard. Now, place this cake on your turntable. Use a spatula to cover your cake in buttercream icing. Step 2: Cover your cake in shredded [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to make gum paste pansies</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2013 07:20:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Abeer</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Gum paste decorations]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[One of my favorite things about Spring is seeing flowers bloom. Maybe it has something to do with my background in Botany but I find all the colors and intricate details of flowers fascinating! Pansies are one of my favorite flowers. They are so colorful and pretty I will show you how to make gumpaste pansies today. My technique is very simple with no fancy cutters or expensive tools. This is what I used: Yellow gum paste Dark purple gum paste Light purple gum paste Black edible marker with a fine tip Blue or purple petal dust Paintbrush Gum paste glue or corn syrup Foam mat Balling fondant tool to thin out each petal Leaf veiner (I ordered a set of these from Ebay for very cheap) Flower forming cups (I used Wilton&#8217;s large size) Roling pin Medium heart cutter from the Wilton heart cutter set Medium oval cutter from the Wilton oval cutter set Powdered sugar to dust your work area Note: My tutorial will show you how to make a yellow pansy with shades of blue, using petal dust. However, you can also use purple and yellow gum paste petals to make your pansies. If you look at my pictures [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to make an Easter bunny topper</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 07:50:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Abeer</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Easter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Rolled fondant icing]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[My favorite animal is a bunny. Growing up, I even had one as a pet … a pretty white rabbit.  That little cutie was the inspiration behind today’s post. Obviously, my little pet bunny wasn’t blue but I would have loved to paint him blue if my mom had allowed me …hehe. These bunny toppers can be made in any color you want and can be used to decorate cakes or cupcakes. They would also be great for decorating your Easter treats This is what I used: Light blue 50/50 (or you can use fondant but that will take longer to dry) Pink 50/50 (or you can use fondant but that will take longer to dry) Lollipop sticks Melted chocolate to stick the bunny to the lollipop stick Paintbrush Small cup of water Large heart cutter (from the Wilton heart cutter set) Large circle cutter (from the Wilton circle cutter set) Smallest circle cutter (from the Wilton circle cutter set) Smallest oval cutter (from the Wilton oval cutter set) Toothpick Knife Rolling pin Cornstarch or powdered sugar for dusting your work area Black edible marker Round confetti sprinkles (for the eyes) Step 1: Roll out the light blue fondant.  Use [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to make heart shaped fantasy flowers</title>
		<link>http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-heart-shaped-fantasy-flowers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 03 Feb 2013 08:10:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Abeer</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Cakes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gum paste decorations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Valentine's Day]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[When I think of Valentine’s Day cakes, this is what pops into my mind: shades of pink and red, lots of hearts and romantic flowers. Even though I like those ideas, I wanted to make something different and exciting this year. So, for this Valentine’s Day cake, I went with a purple and green theme (since purple is so popular these days) and I used a heart shaped cutter to make cute fantasy flowers. These flowers may look challenging but honestly, they are VERY easy to make This is what I used: Purple fondant or gumpaste or 50/50 (I prefer using 50/50) Green fondant or gumpaste or 50/50  (I prefer using 50/50) Medium and large circle cookie cutters (from Wilton’s Circle cutter set) Small heart shaped cookie cutter  (from Wilton’s heart cutter set) Water and paintbrush Shortening Cornstarch or powdered sugar for dusting your work area Wax paper Rolling pin Gum paste glue (to stick the final flowers onto your cake) 2 small flower forming cups (I use the Wilton brand) 2 medium flower forming cups (I use the Wilton brand) Step 1: Cover your work area with cornstarch or powdered sugar and roll out your fondant or gum paste [...]]]></description>
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