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		<title>How to make rose meringues</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 10:55:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gillian</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[These pretty rose meringues not only look and taste great, but they are also fat free and are only 50 calories (approx) per meringue&#8230;.. Perfect for serving on any occasion and guilt free! They can be dressed with fruit, cream or buttercream and will always go down exceedingly well with your guests.  They are great for vegetarians and those on a lactose free diet.* (*provided no dairy cream added&#8230;.. Subsitute dairy for soya or buttercream for dairy butter alternatives, such as vegetable shortening, e.g. Trex in the UK or Crisco in the USA). This is what I use: 4 egg whites 225 g caster sugar Food colouring gels or pastes (NOT LIQUID).  I have used Wilton purple and and Wilton rose. Half a teaspoon of  flavouring such as vanilla, rose, or my personal favourite, almond extract. (Optional) Grease proof paper Food colouring pen Mixing bowls 2 large baking trays/cookie trays Piping bags 2 piping nozzles/tips (one large star, e.g. Wilton 1M or Kaiser and one 13mm round tip) Spatula Small palette knife Electric mixer (or hand held mixer) Round 7.5cm cookie cutter Preheat your oven to 150 c/Gas mark 2. Step 1. Begin by making sure that all your bowls and utensils [...]]]></description>
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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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		<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 flower owl cake topper</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 08:01:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Renee</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I’ve loved owls since I was a little girl so I can’t get enough of the recent trend in cake decorating. When designing this cake topper, I kept it simple using only a couple of tools including a flower cutter for the eyes and wings. Previous posts explored methods for making flat cake decorations out of chocolate, buttercream and fondant, so this is a good opportunity to start exploring 3-D cake decorations. This is what I used: Flat work surface Corn starch Small rolling pin Fondant smoother Water pen Flower cookie cutter (1.5 inch size) Wilton #12 piping tip Fondant in brown, yellow, blue, pink and orange Not pictured: Fondant cutter Plastic Wrap Step1: Choose a base color for your owl and roll it into a large smooth ball around the size of a fist. Step 2: Using the palm of one hand and a fondant smoother in the other hand, rotate your fondant in a circular motion while smoothing it upward. The goal it to create a tall oval for the owl&#8217;s body. The shape should have a flat bottom. Step 3: Rotate and smooth your fondant until you achieve this shape. Step 4: Use your small rolling pin to [...]]]></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 a tractor cake topper</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 08:49:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rose</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today I&#8217;d like to share with you how to make a Tractor Cake Topper.  This easy cake topper is perfect for farm/barn themed cakes and can be changed as needed to match your party decor! For my cake, I made a little red tractor that will sit on a blue and green cake.  You can change up the colors as needed. Here&#8217;s what you&#8217;ll need: Blue, red, black, white and yellow fondant  (white not pictured) Sharp knife Small rolling pin Tylose Small round cookie cutters Tylose Glue or Water &#38; a Paint brush Small Wire Ball Tool Step 1: Dust your work surface with Tylose powder.  I chose to work on an upside down 8&#8243; pan because that&#8217;s the size cake I was putting the tractor on and I wanted to be sure to make it the proper size. Take a ball of blue fondant and cut/shape it into a &#8220;base&#8221; for the tractor.  You want it slightly smaller than the tractor you plan to make.  I used blue because I initially planned to put the tractor on blue fondant (I ended up putting it on green but it wasn&#8217;t very noticeable).  Use whatever color you&#8217;d like to match the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to make sugar cookies with owl motif</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:51:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Louise</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Inspired by the Christening cake that I made back in 2011 I decided to make a tutorial for some sugar cookies decorated with a sweet fondant owl motif. Wrapped in a cellophane treat bag they would be a perfect favor for a baby shower. They are super easy to make with only very few tools required. I hope you will enjoy it! This is what I use: Round baked sugar cookies (size: 3 7/16&#8243;-88mm) Remember that you need to use the same size of cutter for the white fondant disc on top of the cookie Rolled Fondant icing, white Gel paste colors in your color scheme (I used: Pink, Sky blue, Brown &#038; Electric green) Egg shaped cookie cutter (2 1/2&#8243;- 50/60mm) Round cutter (1 1/2&#8243;- 38mm) Small heart cutter (I used a heart cutter from a PME set) Alternative use heart shaped sprinkles. Two sizes of round piping tips. (I just looked through my round piping tips and found what I could use for the eyes) Corn syrup + a small brush Cornstarch dusting bag To prevent the fondant from sticking to your workboard Rolling pin Step 1: Roll out some white rolled fondant. Use the same cutter as [...]]]></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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		<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>How to make a fondant puzzle plaque</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:21:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Renee</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In previous posts, we explored making cake decorations from chocolate and buttercream. Now let’s talk about my favorite material for cake decorations: fondant! As opposed to those other materials, fondant is not as messy to work with. It does not require piping bags or tips. Decorations can be made far in advance and will stay good for a long time if stored in a cool dark place, like a cake box. Fondant is also very forgiving. If you make a mistake, you can just smash it up and start over. When I started working with fondant, the first types of decorations I attempted were flat decorations, like the puzzle plaque. It’s fairly easy to turn any character, logo or design into a fondant puzzle plaque. Here’s how: This is what I used: Work mat Colored fondant Corn starch Rolling pin Printed image Parchment paper Fine tip marker Scissors Exacto knife Small brush and water Optional items, specific to my image: Black edible marker (for eyes) Pink petal dust (for cheeks) Royal icing (for rain drops and accents) Impression mat (for bathtub design) Small petal tip (for scale impressions) Step 1: Sketch or print your image to the scale of your cake. I sketched this &#8216;April showers [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to make easy Spring flower Cake Pops</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Apr 2013 03:54:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rose</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Happy Spring!!  I want to start by telling you how I was inspired to do this bouquet of  Spring Flower Cake Pops.  Then I&#8217;ll tell you how to make them! You see, I&#8217;ve always loved abstract art and particularly &#8220;pop art&#8221;.    So I had an idea to do these cake pops which were partially inspired by a painting of abstract flowers or &#8220;pop art&#8221;.   And I thought it was even better that my cake &#8220;pops&#8221; were based on &#8220;pop&#8221; art flowers! Isn&#8217;t that a fun play on words?  Pop Art Spring Flower Cake Pops?  No? Too much?  Oh well Here&#8217;s what you&#8217;ll need to make these simple flower cake pops: Cake Ball Dough rolled into balls (about 1.25 inches) Yellow Candy Melts (or white chocolate colored yellow) Lollipop Sticks Flower Forming Cups Small Rolling Pin Flower Shaped Cookie Cutter Tylose Powder White fondant Small Paint Brush (not pictured) White Sanding Sugar (optional) Step 1: Dip your cake pop stick into the melted chocolate and insert it into the cake ball. Step 2: Dip the entire cake pop into the chocolate until well coated. Step 3 Tap the hand holding the cake pop stick until all the excess chocolate [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Make a Fondant Mermaid Cupcake Topper</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2013 11:29:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aikko</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hi everyone! For my first ever Cake Journal post, I thought of showing you how to make a mermaid cupcake topper. You see, it&#8217;s almost summer here in the Philippines so what better way to welcome the season than making some mermaid toppers (well&#8230; aside from going to the beach, that is). Here&#8217;s the tutorial, hope you would find it helpful, everyone! This is what I use: Fondant/Marshmallow Fondant (an alternative is to use gum paste) in flesh-tone, brown, yellow, pink, teal and turqouise Ball tools (in two smallest sizes) Half moon tool Shell modelling tool Fondant round cutter (about an inch in diameter) Pearl dragees Small heart cutter or plunger Small round piping tip (#7) Rolling pin Brown gel paste Small white sprinkles Luster dust in emerald (optional) Tylo glue (here&#8217;s how to make it) Fondant smoother Knife Cocktail sticks Brushes (one fine for the face details and one for attaching fondant together) Step 1: Shape teal fondant into a cone. Set it down and press it flat using a fondant smoother. With the knife, make two indents and bend the narrow end towards the right. This will be the mermaid&#8217;s tail. Step 2: Make five indents near the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to make a Vintage Bird Cage cupcake</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:13:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gillian</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As spring approaches so does the wedding season and afternoon teas on the patio. So what could be more perfect than these cupcakes? Vintage bird cages are all the rage at the moment whether it be wall paper, table decor or cake!  Here&#8217;s how to make one. Here&#8217;s what you will need: Coloured fondant icing Bowl of non-coloured buttercream (not pictured) Cupcakes (pictured below) Large circular pastry cutter (size depends on your cupcake size, so you will have to play around to find the size to fit yours) Green food colouring Toothpick Spatula Small bag white royal icing with a round tip (I used a Wilton no. 4 tip) Small bag of green royal icing with a very small leaf tip (I used a Wilton no. 65 tip) Parchment/greaseproof paper Step 1: Make and cook your cupcakes. Step 2. Add a large dollop of buttercream to the top and use the spatula to smooth into a dome shape. Then pop into the fridge for 15 minutes to set. (Do not be tempted to go to Step 3 without refrigerating first as the cream will be too soft and won&#8217;t hold its shape). Step 3. While your cupcakes are chilling in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to decorate a cake with edible icing sheets</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2013 07:35:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wynona</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The vibrant designs on this cake were created using edible icing sheets, a very effective and easy decorative technique. Edible Icing Sheets are printed designs that can be applied to cakes, cookies, cupcakes and other desserts. The sheets are an actual layer of icing that bonds with buttercream, ganache, royal icing and fondant. You can purchase the sheets pre-printed or customised with your own design or photo. Here is what I used: Edible icing sheets (I provided the printer with the designs) Gum paste glue (made with gum paste and a little boiling water) Small paintbrush Small sharp scissors Paper punches Paper Guillotine or exacto knife and ruler A cake iced with fondant A gum paste tea cup and saucer Other gum paste decorations to finish Where I purchased the icing sheets: Since I live in Singapore, I had my designs printed by CuppyCakes. If you&#8217;re in the U.S., Ticings is a great store selling beautiful pre-printed designs. They also offer a custom service. Creating the designs I searched Etsy for &#8216;Floral&#8217; and &#8216;Chevron Digital Paper&#8217; and came across a shop called Digital Potpourri selling exactly what I had in mind. Once I received the designs via email, I then laid them out (repeated the [...]]]></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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		<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 an Easter chick cake</title>
		<link>http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-an-easter-chick-cake/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Mar 2013 11:30:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Beth</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Spring is finally on its way and Easter is just around the corner, so this leads me to think about all the cute baby animals that we will soon be seeing. To celebrate, I have created a round Easter chick, which is a lot of fun to make and look at. You can also make it as simple or as detailed as you like, depending on how much time you have. This is what I used: Cake batter, enough for a 7&#8243; round sponge cake Jam, buttercream and white chocolate ganache Ball tin (I used a 6&#8243; diameter ball tin) Baking sheet Baking parchment and trex/butter to line the tins 3 x drinking straws plus scissors to trim Thin cake board, 1&#8243; narrower than diameter of your cake Knives for cutting cake and icing, plus a palette knife Rolling pin and cornflour to dust work surface Orange and yellow fondant icing, plus a small amount of white for the eyes Small circle cutter and black edible pen for eyes Optional extras: large circle cutter for wings, leaf cutters for details Step 1: Grease and line the two halves of the ball tin. I find that a strip around the edge and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to make a frozen buttercream transfer</title>
		<link>http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-a-frozen-buttercream-transfer/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2013 09:49:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Renee</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[My favorite cakes to decorate are children&#8217;s birthday cakes, which often revolve around a theme or a favorite character. In my quest to figure out how to get these characters onto my cakes, I discovered the frozen buttercream transfer. The &#8220;FBCT&#8221; is a great method for transferring any image to the top of a buttercream cake. If you can trace, then you can make one! Tips for making a frozen buttercream transfer: Use an American buttercream recipe that has approximately 50/50 butter to shortening ratio. I’ve had good luck with this recipe by Peggy Does Cake. Search online for coloring page images to find clear designs. Place your transfer in the freezer for a minute in bewteen piping each color to keep outlines firm and strong. Make your transfer level so it will sit nicely when flipped onto your cake. If the back is not level, it may settle as it thaws. Make your transfer the day you are decorating or up to a week in advance and store it in the freezer. Use a crusting American buttercream (like the one referenced) so you can smooth the final transfer with a Viva paper towel. This is what I used: Flat work surface that will [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to make carrot Cake Pops</title>
		<link>http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-carrot-cake-pops/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2013 08:55:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rose</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With Easter just around the corner, my kids are already pulling our their plastic eggs and baskets and getting ready to celebrate! With that in mind,  I wanted to come up with a fun, but easy cake pop that I could make with the kids for Easter&#8230;  the result was Carrot Cake Pops! Wouldn&#8217;t they be a fun treat for the Easter Bunny to snack on? Here&#8217;s what you&#8217;ll need to make these adorable little treats: Cake Ball Dough, I colored mine orange! Orange Candy Melts (or white chocolate colored orange) Lollipop Sticks Small Squeeze Bottle with #2 or #3 Frosting Tip Xacto Knife Green Shoelace Candy (I used Twizzlers Green Apple Pull &#8216;n Peel Candy) Cone Shaped Cake Ball Mold (optional, mine came from mylittlecupcakepop.com) Now, let&#8217;s make some cake pops! Step 1:   Shape your cake dough into carrot shapes!  There are two ways to do this &#8211; by hand, or with a cone mold.    To do it by hand, you&#8217;ll want to take a small ball of dough and roll it into an egg shape about the size of a walnut. Step 2: Roll out one end to a point for the bottom of the carrot. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to make a fondant Birdie</title>
		<link>http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-a-fondant-birdie/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Mar 2013 09:40:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Diane</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As spring time approaches so does the demand for fun, spring-themed cake and cupcake decorations.  Using fondant or gumpaste is a great way to create such a fun decoration.  Easy to make, large or small, I can teach you how to make a little birdie that will be a fun addition to your cake or cupcake. This is what I used: 50/50 mix of gumpaste and fondant (coloured pink, white, black and orange) Rolling pin Silicone mold with leaf petal (for the wings), I used this silicone mold set from Wilton Gum glue (tylose powder mixed with water) Cel stick Veining tool Step 1: Roll the pink fondant/ gumpaste mix into a oblong shape about the size of a plum.  I prefer to use a 50/50 mix because the gumpaste dries quicker and firm but the fondant gives you more time to work without having to worrying about the gumpaste drying out on you before you have finished sculpting. Step 2: Using your thumb and index finger, press the end of one side of the oblong shape.  This will create a flat edge to one side of the oblong shape.  Using your thumb and index finger you can continue to smooth out the flat edge creating a tail for the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to make gum paste pansies</title>
		<link>http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-gum-paste-pansies/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2013 07:20:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Abeer</dc:creator>
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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 a flower pot cupcake</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2013 06:50:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gillian</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With Mothers day approaching I thought I would show you how to make a flower pot cupcake. This is what I used: Silicone flower pot cases (these ones were purchased in Lakeland) Buttercream Glass of water Paint brush Rolling pin Some coloured fondant, I have used, red, yellow and lilac Green food colouring gel and a toothpick for adding colour Medium rose petal cutter Medium and small blossom flower cutter Bow (optional) Edible rice paper butterfly (optional) Step 1: Using your cupcake recipe, make up the batter and fill the pots half to three-quarters full and bake in the oven. Remove and leave to cool Step 2: Colour the buttercream green, by dipping a cocktail stick in the food gel colour and adding to the buttercream and mix well. Step 3: Using a spatula, thickly cover the top with green buttercream.  (You could pipe a swirl if you prefer). Once finished it should look like this: Step 4: Roll out some red fondant and cut out rose flower petals with the rose cutter.  Make a cone shape for the centre of the rose, (this should be approximately half the size of the cut out rose). Step 5: Add a little water to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to make Easter egg nests and chick</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2013 05:35:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wynona</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m going to show you how to dress up your cupcakes this Easter with these darling toppers. The kids (and adults) will love them! You can make them well in advance since they will keep for weeks/months. Store them in a breathable box or container away from humidity and pests &#8211; a ordinary cake box is usually sufficient. This is what I used: Rolled fondant in various colours for the eggs Rolled fondant in yellow for chick White fondant for egg Brown fondant for nests Orange/red fondant for beak (gum paste may be used instead of fondant) Extruder with the disc insert as pictured below Rolling pin Circle cutter or any shape Knife or scissors to cut fondant from extruder Flower form cups, enough for the amount of toppers you are making (or rotate once the nests are dried) Small paint brushes Edible ink pen (optional) to decorate eggs Luster dust (optional) to decorate eggs Gum paste glue, made with gum paste and boiling water (optional as you can just use plain water, but glue is stronger) Tylose powder &#8211; add a little to the fondant to help it dry harder. Not much is needed, for example a handful of [...]]]></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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		<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 bumble bee cupcake toppers</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2013 07:18:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rose</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m so excited to be here at CakeJournal sharing our love of cake! I recently made a cake for a Twins Baby Gender Reveal Party and the them was &#8220;What Will They Bee?&#8221;    When I got that order, it occurred to me that I had never made any bees for a cake, so I thought it would be a great opportunity to learn&#8230; and share! This is what I use: Yellow, Black and White Fondant (or gum paste) Extruder Water (or sugar glue would work perfectly) Small brush Xacto Knife Small Rolling Pin Miniature Heart Cutter Black Food Marker #12 Wilton Frosting Tip (or other tool to make half circle indention for the smile) 1/2&#8243; Dowel Rod 6&#8243; wires Coffee Straws (not pictured) Once you have everything gathered, it&#8217;s time to get started. Step 1: First up, you&#8217;ll want to get a ball of fondant that&#8217;s just over half an inch in diameter. I used my #12 tip to give you an idea of the size I used. Step 2: To make the bee&#8217;s body, shape that ball into a tear drop. I use my pointer finger to roll it on my mat to flatten out the one end and get [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to make a chocolate transfer</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Feb 2013 08:53:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Renee</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When I discovered cake decorating, one of the first books I fell in love with was The Whimsical Bakehouse &#8211; Fun-to-Make Cakes That Taste as Good as They Look  by Liv Hansen and Kaye Hansen. One of the techniques covered in the book is how to make chocolate transfers. These edible decorations can be made weeks in advance. They can be made large for an impressive cake topper or small for a fun cupcake topper. The fluidity of the chocolate lends itself to fine-line designs that can be hard to replicate in other ways. You should know these basic tips before working with chocolate: Do not get any water in the chocolate because it will make it seize. Because of the water issue, you cannot use gel food colors in chocolate. Instead, you must use candy colors, which are oil-based. Follow the directions to heat your chocolate in the microwave in short intervals. It burns easily. You must print a &#8220;mirror image&#8221; of your design. This is especially important if there is wording on your design. You may store chocolate transfers for up to a month in a cool place. Use an airtight container. This is what I used: Large flat cookie sheet [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to make Valentine&#8217;s Day cookies</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2013 13:28:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gillian</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With Valentine&#8217;s Day approaching, I thought I would show you how to make a collection of themed cookies. With so many girly options about, this is one for the boys! Boxer shorts and tees! This is what I used: Cookie dough Large rolling pin Cutters: Heart, Rectangle (6.5 x 4.5 cm) Baby Grow (though you can use a t-shirt cutter if you have one). Coloured fondant &#8211; Red, White &#38; Black Royal icing Gel or liquid colours (I have used Wilton Red Red and Wilton Black) Glass of water Paintbrush Pastry brush Small sharp knife Small rolling pin. Step 1: Roll out the cookie dough and using the cutters, cut out hearts, rectangles and baby grows (or t-shirts if you have a t-shirt cutter). Then cut a small triangle from the rectangle (longest side). Then cut the bottom part of the baby grow, as in the picture below. Step 2: Then taking the rectangles (boxer shorts), use your thumb and forefinger to gently squeeze in to make waist as seen below. Then put both the boxer shorts, t-shirts and heart cut-outs onto a baking sheet and bake in the oven. Step 3: Once cooked, Roll out some red fondant and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to make a doll face mold</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2013 14:57:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wynona</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hi all! For my first tutorial on CakeJournal I thought it would be useful to show you how to make a face mold from a doll. Of course, you can buy molds but some are quite expensive. Instead, you can easily make a mold with just gum paste, tylose powder, shortening and a doll head. Here&#8217;s what I used: For the mold&#8230; Gum paste Tylose powder Shortening Doll &#8211; needs to be quite a firm one For the finished and decorated fondant head&#8230; Fondant in skin tone for head Fondant in white for the eyes Fondant in blue for the eyes Tylose powder Rolling pin Circle cutter Gum paste tools Small paint brush Edible ink pen Pink petal dust Red or pink food colouring Half teaspoon of pure alcohol (such as vodka or gin) or lemon extract Making the mold, Step 1. Knead a small handful of gum paste to soften it. Add approximately 2 teaspoons of tylose powder and knead well into the gum paste. The powder makes the gum paste extra hard once dried. Making the mold, Step 2. Shape it into a ball. Make sure one side of your gum paste, where you will place the doll face, is crease free. &#160; [...]]]></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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		<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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		<title>How to make a heart-shaped ruffled rose</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2013 04:18:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Beth</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It’s almost Valentine’s Day and to celebrate,. I thought I would show you how to make a beautifully romantic ruffled rose with a subtle difference: it is in the shape of a heart! These pretty little decorations can be used as cupcake toppers, placed around the sides of an iced cake or supported by a straw or skewer and used as a cake topper. This is what I used: Pale pink fondant (you may want to add a bit of Tylo powder or gum tragacanth to give it a little extra strength, or use gum paste or fondant blended with flower paste if your roses will be for decoration rather than eating) Heart-shaped cookie cutter Round cutter of a similar size to the heart Rolling pin Sharp knife Ball tool Veining tool or similar Sponge mat Paintbrush and water Cake of your choice (I chose to make cupcakes in pink cases to match the pink roses) Step 1: Roll out the fondant to approximately 3 mm thick and cut out circles and heart shapes. You will need two circles for every heart. Step 2: Place the hearts on a foam mat and gently soften and smooth the edges with your [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to make gum paste butterflies</title>
		<link>http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-gum-paste-butterflies/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2012 08:23:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Louise</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I really like the black cutters from Patchwork Cutters. Especially the set: Butterfly, Ladybird &#038; Bee. The set do come with instructions on how to use the cutters but I have found my own way to work with the cutters. I find my way a lot more easy, even if it seems time consuming at first&#8230;. Let me show you how I do it! This is what I use: Butterfly, Ladybird &#038; Bee set from Patchwork Cutters Gum paste (white or colored in the colors that you like) Non stick work board Rolling pin Cornstarch for dusting your work board Cardstock paper (to make small drying racks) Exacto knife (scalpel) Cutting board (when working with the exacto knife) Plastic wrap Paper towel Optional: Lustre dust soft brush Note: Remember that the exacto knife is very sharp, so be careful when working with it! Step 1: Take the cardstock paper and fold it down the middle. Then fold each side back again and you now have a &#8220;V&#8221; shaped rack for the butterflies. Step 2: Take your gum paste, knead and roll it out on a little cornstarch. It should be about 1-2mm thick. Take the cutters that you want to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to make a gum paste toadstool</title>
		<link>http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-a-gum-paste-toadstool/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2012 09:57:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Louise</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I thought that a little tutorial on how you can make some very easy whimsical toadstools would be in place. They are a perfect match for the little flower fairy tutorial or on a woodland themed cake. This is what I use: Gum paste Food gel colors (I like to make pink toadstools, but they can be whatever color you like) Edible glue (water or egg white can be used too) Ball tool Small brush Cornstarch (to prevent sticky hands while working with the gum paste) Step 1: Take some white gum paste and roll it into a smooth ball. Then roll into a teardrop shape with a more pointy end (the toadstool &#8220;foot&#8221;). Make them in different sizes. Set a side to dry while you make the &#8220;hat&#8221; Step 2: Next make the &#8220;hat&#8221;. Again start with a smooth ball and then shape it into pointy whimsy bell shape. Tip! It looks good if you make different shaped toadstools. Some pointy and some flat! Step 3: Take the ball tool and make a hole at the bottom of the Toadstool &#8220;hat&#8221; Step 4: Brush a little edible glue in the hole and place the &#8220;hat&#8221; on to of the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to make a flower fairy cake topper</title>
		<link>http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-a-flower-fairy-cake-topper/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2012 12:02:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Louise</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This little sweet flower fairy is made using some of the same techniques, I have used for the teddy bear cake topper. She is just about 3&#8243; tall but can be made smaller if you want to place her on a cupcake, like I have done here: This is what I use: Rolled fondant, alternative use gum paste Tylo powder (Tylose powder, Tylopur, Gum tragacanth &#038; Gum tex can be used) Butterfly cutter for the fairy wings. The one that I have used here is from Sugar Delites Cocktail sticks Half moon tool or just use the end of a drinking straw Bulbous cone (PME) or another tool with a pointy end Nesting flower cutters for the fairy dress Small calyx cutter for the flower hat. A small 5 petal flower can also be used Edible glue + small brush (see how you can make your own glue) Food gel paste colors in the colors you want for your fairy Brown food gel color for the facial features. You can use another eye color if you like White &#038; pink petal dust + a few drops of either clear alcohol or lemon extract Super fine brushes Soft brush to blend [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to make a teddy bear cake topper part 2</title>
		<link>http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-a-teddy-bear-cake-topper-part-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 07:15:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Louise</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here are the part 2 on how to make a teddy bear cake topper. Step 1: Take a piece of fondant and roll it into a &#8220;rough&#8221; ball. This is, just to see if the proportions between head and body looks OK. Add more or less fondant until you are happy with the size. Knead a little Tylo powder into the fondant and roll it into a smooth ball. Brush a little glue on the cocktail stick and place the head on the teddy. Step 2: Make a stitch from the back of the head to the front. Take a small piece of fondant and roll it into oval shape. Make sure that it&#8217;s not too big for the teddy&#8217;s head. Flatten it and glue it on with a little Tylo glue. Step 3: Make an indentation at the front where the nose will be. Use the other end of the quilting tool for this. Roll a tiny teardrop shaped ball of black fondant and glue it on. Step 4: Use the same end of the quilting tool to make the mouth. Step 5: With a pointy tool make &#8220;dimples&#8221; on the teddy&#8217;s cheeks. Step 6: Roll 2 small balls [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to make a teddy bear cake topper part 1</title>
		<link>http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-a-teddy-bear-cake-topper-part-1/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 20:34:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Louise</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here is a tutorial on how you can make a sweet teddy bear cake topper. If you want you can place it on a fondant disc for easy removal before cutting the cake. I hope that you will enjoy my teddy bear tutorial. Let&#8217;s start with part 1. This is what I use: Rolled fondant, alternative use gum paste Tylo powder (CMC) 1 cocktail stick Quilting tool (PME) Ball or bone tool Bulbous cone (PME) or another tool with a pointy end Edible glue + small brush Food gel paste Tiny amount of black rolled fondant White petal dust + a few drops of either clear alcohol or lemon extract Super fine brush Cornstarch (to prevent sticky hands while working with the fondant) A little bit of Crisco, if the fondant starts to dry (Small non stick knife) Step 1: Color your fondant in your chosen color for the teddy bear. Take the amount of fondant you want for the teddy&#8217;s body and knead it with some Tylo powder (I use about 1/4 to 1/2 tsp maybe more or less depending on the size of fondant that i&#8217;m using) When you start to knead in the powder, you can feel, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>One Easter cake, three designs, part 3</title>
		<link>http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/one-easter-cake-three-designs-part-3/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:48:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Louise</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The last of my three Easter cake tutorials. A cute little Easter bunny cake! I have made a fondant grass border instead of a ribbon this time. This Easter bunny cake would be a fun project to make for kids, since the bunny is made using basic tools. If you like, you can add more decorations to the cake like small flowers and Easter eggs in the grass? Again, scale down the design to a smaller cake by leaving out the &#8220;Happy Easter&#8221; lettering on the cake. This Easter bunny cake would be perfect together with my bunny cookie pop&#8217;s. This is what I use: 10&#8243; fondant covered cake (I have used Egg yellow from Americolor) Rolled fondant icing Food gel colors (brown, pink &#038; green) Fmm Funky Alphabet &#038; Numbers + Funky Alphabet lower case set (Other types of lettering can be used instead) Cutting wheels (PME) (Alternative, use a small pizza cutter) Scallop and comb (PME) (Drinking straw can be used, if you don&#8217;t have such tool) Small modeling tool knife (A table knife can also be used instead) Modeling tool with a pointy end Round cookie cutter 3&#8243; (8 cm) (Alternative, use a drinking glass) Small oval [...]]]></description>
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		<title>One Easter cake, three designs, part 2</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:14:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Louise</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am back with the second design for a sweet and easy Easter cake. I have used a fondant covered cake board this time. Instead of a styrofoam fondant covered cake dummy this time. I hope, that you can visualize the design on a &#8220;real cake&#8221;? The lettering is the same as I used in the Easter cake part 1 tutorial. A smaller sized cake (6&#8243;/8&#8243;) can be used, but there may not be enough space for the “Happy Easter” lettering on the cake. Also you may need to use a smaller egg cutter too. Use the colors, that you like the best, for this project. This is what I use: 10&#8243; Fondant covered cake Clear pipin gel + brush Ribbon for the cake Fmm Funky Alphabet &#038; Numbers + Funky Alphabet lower case set. Other types of lettering can be used instead Petunia flower cutter (You can also use a 5 petal flower, Primrose and Daisy instead of the Petunia flower if you like Optional: 5 petal flower veiner Strip cutter 180x5mm (Jem) or Multi ribbon cutter (FMM) Rolled fondant (white) Gum paste (white) Food gel colors Large egg cookie cutter about 5&#8243; high Edible glue + brush Small [...]]]></description>
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		<title>One Easter cake, three designs, part 1</title>
		<link>http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/one-easter-cake-three-designs-part-1/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 07:17:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Louise</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is the first Easter cake tutorial out of three. I will show you how you can make a sweet and easy decoration for your Easter cake(s). I&#8217;m decorating on a 10&#8243; round dummy cake. You can use a smaller sized cake if you like, but then there may not be enough space for the &#8220;Happy Easter&#8221; lettering on the cake. This is what I use: 10&#8243; fondant covered cake Clear pipin gel + brush Ribbon for the cake. Fmm Funky Alphabet &#038; Numbers + Funky Alphabet lower case set. Other types of lettering can be used instead. Basket cookie cutter Basketsweave Embosser (Patchwork Cutters) Sugar craft/Clay gun Primrose flower cutters (I have used 2 different sizes) Other small 5 petal flowers can be used instead 5 petal flower veiner Piping bag with no.2 round piping tip Piping bag with medium leaf piping tip Gum paste, white White royal icing (1/2 cup is more than enough) Food gel colors: Blue, Brown, Egg yellow, Purple + Green. Alternative colors can be used for both basket and flowers Edible glue + brush Small rolling pin Small knife Cornstarch for dusting Small paint palette Step 1: Prepare the cake with fondant and attach [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to make a ruffled 1 tier cake stand</title>
		<link>http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-a-ruffled-1-tier-cake-stand/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:55:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Louise</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Styrofoam cake dummies can be transformed into sweet ruffled 1 tier cake stands. Perfect to use, if you are planning to make a vintage dessert table. Place your sweet treats like cookies and cupcakes on the ruffled cake stand or use it as a sweet display to hold your cake pops. It can be made in different heights and sizes. You could even make a 2 tier cupcake stand if you like. Simply just place a 6&#8243; round cake dummy on a 12&#8243; round cake dummy and you will have the sweetest ruffled cupcake stand, that would hold just about 12-13 regular cupcakes. I hope that you will enjoy my little crafty tutorial. This is what I used: Round styrofoam cake dummies. You can also use square or rectangular cake dummies (I glued two 2&#8243; round dummies together) Craft paper + Crepe paper sheets in matching colors White craft glue + a brush Pencil &#038; scissors Double-sided tape Needle + cotton thread that match the color of the crepe paper Ribbon/embellishments Step 1: Trace the outline of the cake dummy onto the craft paper with a pencil ad cut out with scissors. Step 2: Add white craft glue on the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to make a cupcake with Rice Krispie treats</title>
		<link>http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-a-cupcake-with-rice-krispie-treats/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:05:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Louise</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is a tutorial on how you can make the cupcake, that I made as a part of a competition cake back in 2008. You can see the original cupcake here The cupcake was made using Rice Krispie Treats (RKT) and rolled fondant. The RKT is light and it can be a good option to use if it seem to hard to carve the piece out of cake. It can also be a good alternative to polystyrene. To get a smooth surface when using RKT. Many like to use a little buttercream to fill out any small holes. I just cover it twice with rolled fondant. You can of course use buttercream if you like. I looked around in my cupboards and found a coffee cup and a small bowl that matched together in size. A clean (new) flower pot also have a good shape for the cupcake base. Take a look in your cupboards to see if you have something that fits. I have placed a gum paste cherry on top of my cupcake, but you could use a strawberry, a flower or something else instead. For the sprinkles you could make other shapes too. Want to make it [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to make a gingerbread Christmas cookie tree</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:49:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Louise</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is a tutorial for the gingerbread Christmas cookie tree that I made last year. I used my Christmas cookie tree as a centerpiece on our buffet and there were such a wonderful smell of cinnamon, ginger and cloves during the Christmas days. You could also make a little forest with tree&#8217;s in different sizes and use them for a Christmas winter scenery? I have used the Christmas cookie tree kit from Wilton. But any kind of nesting star cookie cutters can be used. To get more height to the tree, use 2 stars in the same size for each &#8220;layer&#8221;. Also remember to cut out 3 of the smallest star. Since you will be placing one on the top of the tree (this is of course optional) I use the gingerbread recipe from Martha Stewart This is what I use: Baked gingerbread cookie stars Royal icing Colored green or kept in white (It’s a little hard to say how much you will be needing because it all depends on how big you want you tree) Cake board Embellished with a pretty satin ribbon (The cake board should be large enough for the biggest star) Gold lustre dust Clear alcohol/lemon extract [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to make a gum paste peony (part 2)</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:59:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Louise</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here is the second part of my tutorial on how to make a gum paste peony. In this tutorial you will end up with a finished gum paste peony dusted with powdered colors. I have decided to make a part 3, to show you how to make the last row of petals with wired petals instead. I will also show you, how you can make a peony bud. I have edited the material list and added a tall drinking glass (alternative a flower vase/flowerpot can be used instead) Make sure that the top of the glass is wider than the bottom. As this will support the peony flower better. You would also be needing a square piece of thin foam to place on top of the glass. The foam should be flexible, but it should still be able to hold and support the peony flower while the petals are drying. If you can&#8217;t find such foam just try with something else. As long as its lint free and you can push the flower wire through the material it would be fine. When you see the photos I am sure it makes more sense. OK! Let&#8217;s continue with the peony. Step [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to make a gum paste peony (part 1)</title>
		<link>http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-a-gum-paste-peony-part-1/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:57:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Louise</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I know that a lot of you have asked if I could make a tutorial on how to make my gum paste peony flowers, so here&#8217;s a little treat for you. This is what I use: Gum paste (white or colored pink in your chosen color. You would also need a little green gum paste if you decide to make peony buds) Rolling pin Peony petal cutters: Colette Peters Jennifer Dontz Sunflower Sugar Art Special petal veiner: Peony flower veiner Round Styrofoam balls 1 1/2&#8243; or smaller for peony buds #20 gauge wire #24/26 gauge wire Green floral tape Craft glue Chocolate egg mold Apple foam trays (you can get those at your local grocery store) Powdered food colors (Matching the color of the gum paste. Remember green color for buds) Cornstarch Brushes (for coloring the peony and for the tylo glue) Ball tool Foam pad Small pieces of foam/paper Square piece of thin flexible foam about 6&#8243;x6&#8243; Large piece of styrofoam/cake dummy Tall drinking glass Plastic bag/zipper bag (stops the petals from drying, while you work) Cel board 5 petal flower cutter (1&#8243; or a little bigger) Peony cutters: I have used a set of peony cutters from Colette [...]]]></description>
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