Editors Choice Archives - Cake Journal https://cakejournal.com/category/editors-choice/ Fri, 31 Jan 2025 18:10:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://cakejournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/cakejournalfabicon.png Editors Choice Archives - Cake Journal https://cakejournal.com/category/editors-choice/ 32 32 How to Make a Castle Cake for Girl’s Birthday (Full Tutorial) https://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-a-castle-cake-part-1/ https://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-a-castle-cake-part-1/#comments Sat, 05 Aug 2023 14:03:19 +0000 http://cakejournal.com/?p=11770 Learn how to make a castle cake with this easy and quick tutorial with images. Step-by-step recipe for a simple princess castle cake!

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]]> https://cakejournal.com/editors-choice/does-sugar-go-bad/feed/ 1 How to make a gum paste kangaroo https://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-a-gum-paste-kangaroo/ https://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-a-gum-paste-kangaroo/#comments Mon, 10 Oct 2022 18:35:00 +0000 http://cakejournal.com/?p=11785 When I was little, I had a mother and baby kangaroo fluffy toy that I absolutely loved, so I thought I would show you how to recreate it in sugar. I have simplified the details and made the kangaroos slightly more realistic, but you can add as many extra touches as you like. This is...

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]]> https://cakejournal.com/desserts/my-little-pony-cakes/feed/ 1 How to make a slice of watermelon cake topper https://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-a-slice-of-watermelon-cake-topper/ https://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-a-slice-of-watermelon-cake-topper/#comments Mon, 24 Jun 2013 10:36:50 +0000 http://cakejournal.com/?p=11993 Here in southern Mississippi, the hot summer weather had already taken over and the watermelon patches are already producing big, bright watermelons! Enjoying a slice of cold watermelon is one of my favorite things in the summertime, so I fell in love with this party theme. For the cake, I was asked to include the...

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]]> https://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-a-slice-of-watermelon-cake-topper/feed/ 8 How to make a graduation cap topper https://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-a-graduation-cap-topper/ https://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-a-graduation-cap-topper/#respond Thu, 20 Jun 2013 11:46:52 +0000 http://cakejournal.com/?p=12115 Graduation time is approaching and what could be more fun than serving your Grad, and his or her friend, with some simple and fun cupcakes? These cupcake toppers are easy to make and will take you no time at all. This is what I used: Plastic mat Rolling pin Knife 50/50 gumpaste fondant mix (any two colour)...

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]]> https://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-a-graduation-cap-topper/feed/ 0 How to Make a Chalkboard Cupcake Topper https://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-a-chalkboard-cupcake-topper/ https://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-a-chalkboard-cupcake-topper/#comments Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:34:18 +0000 http://cakejournal.com/?p=11501 June brings graduation season and lots of celebrations. These fun little toppers will take your cupcakes to the next level for that graduation picnic or school party. This is what I used: Work surface Rolling pin Water pen Rolling cutter Fondant in black, green, yellow and blue Royal icing in a piping bag with a...

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]]> https://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-a-chalkboard-cupcake-topper/feed/ 6 How to make shirt cupcakes https://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-shirt-cupcakes/ https://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-shirt-cupcakes/#comments Wed, 12 Jun 2013 06:32:37 +0000 http://cakejournal.com/?p=12177 Since Father’s day is just around the corner, I thought I would show you how to make shirt cupcakes. They are cute and easy plus they can be made in your Dad’s favorite color 🙂 You can also add different details like a striped tie, or a fancy bow tie or cool buttons or even...

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]]> https://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-pirate-cookies/feed/ 2 How to make a castle cake: Part 2 https://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-a-castle-cake-part-2/ https://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-a-castle-cake-part-2/#comments Wed, 29 May 2013 10:48:10 +0000 http://cakejournal.com/?p=11854 This is part 2 of 3 on “How to make a castle cake”. Part 1 can be viewed here. How to make the princess Step 1: Start with the princess’ bodice. I simply rolled out some hot pink fondant, cut out a rectangle shape and made some curves for the waist. I planned for the...

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