Renée, Author at Cake Journal http://cakejournal.com/author/renee/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 17:31:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 http://cakejournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/cakejournalfabicon.png Renée, Author at Cake Journal http://cakejournal.com/author/renee/ 32 32 How to Make an ‘Elf On The Shelf’ Cake Topper (Full Tutorial) http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/elf-cake-topper/ http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/elf-cake-topper/#comments Sat, 09 Dec 2023 15:58:38 +0000 http://cakejournal.com/?p=15106 My household is obsessed with The Elf on the Shelf this time of year so I had to turn the little guy into a cake topper. I took some photos along the way! This is what I used: Edible Elf Cake Toppers I have several homemade face molds from my daughter’s dolls. I thought this...

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]]> http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/elf-cake-topper/feed/ 13 How to Make Cute Turkey Cupcake Toppers http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-cute-turkey-cupcake-toppers/ http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-cute-turkey-cupcake-toppers/#comments Sat, 11 Nov 2023 15:36:25 +0000 http://cakejournal.com/?p=19789 Kawaii is a Japanese word for “cute” and it has become an popular genre of cake decorating. To create a fresh version of Thanksgiving cupcake toppers, I gave the traditional turkey a kawaii spin. These adorable fondant toppers are sure to get a great reaction from the kids at Thanksgiving! This what you need list: Work surface...

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]]> http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-cute-turkey-cupcake-toppers/feed/ 7 How to Make Football Cupcake Toppers (Tutorial) http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/football-cupcake-toppers/ http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/football-cupcake-toppers/#comments Fri, 08 Sep 2023 14:43:32 +0000 http://cakejournal.com/?p=17510 Fall is here. A chill has returned to the air and a popular sport has returned to our televisions. These easy Fall football cupcake toppers will liven up your game day treats! This is what you need: Work surface Brown fondant Plastic wrap Rolling pin Corn Starch Football rubber stamp X-acto knife White “Dab n...

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]]> http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/football-cupcake-toppers/feed/ 4 How to Make Autumn Cupcake Toppers (Tutorial) http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/autumn-cupcake-toppers/ http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/autumn-cupcake-toppers/#comments Wed, 30 Aug 2023 15:17:08 +0000 http://cakejournal.com/?p=14605 Autumn is my favorite time of year. I love the smell of the leaves, the changing quality of the light, and the holiday preparations. So I really enjoyed making these adorable autumn-themed cupcake toppers from a few simple cutters. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to make three of these designs. What I used:...

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]]> http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/autumn-cupcake-toppers/feed/ 6 How to Make Mermaid Tail Cupcake Toppers http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/make-mermaid-tail-cupcake-topper/ http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/make-mermaid-tail-cupcake-topper/#comments Fri, 21 Jul 2023 17:10:50 +0000 http://cakejournal.com/?p=21146 It’s summer in my neck of the woods, and that means swimming, swimming, swimming! My kids swim almost every single day, whether it’s at our local lake, pools, day camp, or their grandparent’s house at the Jersey Shore. So I thought a fitting treat this month would be mermaid tail cupcake toppers. They will be a hit at any...

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]]> http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/make-mermaid-tail-cupcake-topper/feed/ 2 How to Make Bright Rainbow Cupcakes http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/bright-rainbow-cupcakes/ http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/bright-rainbow-cupcakes/#comments Sat, 15 Jul 2023 14:35:25 +0000 http://cakejournal.com/?p=16094 Rainbow cakes are a popular dessert trend at the moment. I’ve been making them for years and the key to a bright, pretty cake is in the right gel colors and layering technique. These simple steps will help you “bake a rainbow” for an upcoming party, birthday or special event! This is what I used...

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]]> http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/bright-rainbow-cupcakes/feed/ 11 How to Make a Princess Cake Topper (Tutorial with Images) http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-a-princess-cake-topper/ http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-a-princess-cake-topper/#comments Fri, 07 Jul 2023 16:58:55 +0000 http://cakejournal.com/?p=13048 This fondant princess is pretty, fun, and sparkly. But even better than that, she is sturdy! Her base and support system keep her standing straight as a pin. (No bending, no slouching, no head falling off). If you’ve made figures from fondant then you know exactly what I’m talking about! So maybe this stress-free princess...

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]]> http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-a-princess-cake-topper/feed/ 20 How to Make Bottle Rocket Cupcake Toppers http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/bottle-rocket-cupcake-toppers/ http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/bottle-rocket-cupcake-toppers/#comments Fri, 23 Jun 2023 10:02:38 +0000 http://cakejournal.com/?p=17018 These bottle rocket cupcakes would be a fun finale to any Fourth of July celebration. Fondant rockets on wooden skewers are blasting out of a plume of buttercream smoke. They are so simple that your kids will love to help. This is what I used:Work surfaceFondant roller (not pictured)Fondant in red, white and blue colorsCorn...

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