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How To Make Valentine’s Day Underwear Cookies

Louise — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 18:37:47 +0000

I’m all about making sweets for my sweetest on Valentine’s Day. I usually go with something that’s a little cheeky, but never too risqué. That’s where these cute underwear cookies come in. They’re fun to make, a little tongue-in-cheek and definitely suggestive without being raunchy. Plus, these are easily personalized by switching up the stitching and changing...

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How to Make Mermaid Tail Cupcake Toppers

Renée — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 17:10:50 +0000

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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How to Make a Fondant Name Plaque

Louise — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 13:27:38 +0000

A custom-made name plaque adds a personal charm to your cakes. With a few basic tools, you can make endless variations of this professional-looking name plaque. Change the fondant color, plaque cutter, and accent decorations to customize this plaque for any special occasion. This is what you’ll need: (Click on links for details) Work surface...

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How to Make a Fondant Cross Cake Topper

Louise — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 12:29:34 +0000

This beautiful, standing cross is a versatile and in-demand cake decoration. It is ideal for a Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, or even a wedding. The color and design can be customized to your special occasion. This is what you need: Work surface Pink fondant Gumpaste Cornstarch and small brush Stick tool Edible glue or water First Impressions...

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Fondant Friday

Louise — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 04:00:57 +0000

This week for Fondant Friday we will feature the fondant creations of Dream Day Cakes located in Gainesville, Florida. The bakery was started by Cake Artist Yeni Monroy after her passion for baking was ignited by her own fondant wedding cake. What better way to surprise your loved one on their milestone accomplishment than with...

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Welcome to Fondant Friday!

Louise — Fri, 09 Oct 2015 04:00:17 +0000

Today is Friday…so you know what that means. It’s Fondant Friday! This week we are featuring E and L Bakery, located in Bronx, NY. Specializing in custom made cakes, they will not disappoint when providing you with a cake for your big milestone, event or party. E and L Bakery is sure to “rattle” your mind...

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Happy Fondant Friday Cake Lovers!

Louise — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 04:00:12 +0000

Take a look at today’s issue of Fondant Friday! Owned and operated by Randy & Gunilla Kroshus, American Dream Cakes has been hanging around North Carolina for 20 years. They began with a cake shop in Germany from 1992-1995 while also making cakes in Sweden as well. The love for baking that is put into each of their...

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How to Make Watermelon Cupcakes

Louise — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 10:48:15 +0000

I have seen so many different types of watermelon cupcakes online and they are all beautiful. Today, I am sharing a tutorial for a cluster of cupcakes that look like a slice of watermelon. It’s fairly simple to make and you don’t need to use any fondant…. just buttercream icing! 😀 To make these watermelon...

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How to make a Love cake

Louise — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 16:24:43 +0000

I am in “love” with today’s “LOVE” cake! 😉 I like the simplicity of this cake… it’s clean, pink, effortless and totally romantic! I didn’t add any type of topper on top of this cake because I felt like it was overwhelming the cake design. You can add one if you like though. I also...

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How To Make A Realistic Heart Box of Candy

Louise — Mon, 26 Jan 2015 15:55:38 +0000

Okay, there is just no way around stating that this cake is a kind of a show stopper. People will assume it’s a real box of chocolates (well, it kind of is) but at least they won’t know that the box is actually made out of cake. By separating the typical layered cake, you get...

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