by CJ [email protected] | May 20, 2022 | Cake Lounge
I found these cute monster cupcakes on CakeCentral. They are made by Jennifer and she told me that she has used buttercream icing and Wilton tip #233 (grass/fur) to make the little furry cupcake monsters. The eyes are also buttercream icing and are made by using...
by CJ [email protected] | May 20, 2022 | Cake Lounge
Poured fondant is a smooth and opaque icing, that you can use on cakes, cupcakes, and cake bites (the picture above). The fondant I use is a ready-made one from Almond Art. You can also get a powdered one from Squires kitchen. Learn How to Make Poured Fondant Icing! I...
by CJ [email protected] | May 20, 2022 | Books and other media
This is the latest addition to my cupcake book collection and I must say it is one of the best. The author, Jennifer Graham, is the founder and owner of The Crabapple Cupcake Bakery in Melbourne, Australia. What’s the “Crabapple Bakery Cupcake” Book...
by CJ [email protected] | May 19, 2022 | Cake Lounge
My sweet danish cake friend Ulla-Britt has made these two beautiful cakes. The first cake is a three-tier wedding cake in white and purple colors with monogram and bows. I love the idea that she has placed the cake on a mirror board. It gives a good effect to the...
by CJ [email protected] | May 18, 2022 | Cake Journal, Tips & tools
If you’re looking to stock your first kitchen, or re-do the whole thing, you’re probably considering what kinds of pans you’ll need for your various baking projects. Whether you’re interested in making exclusively healthy meals, or a combination of healthy and not...
by CJ [email protected] | May 18, 2022 | Fondant Friday, Tips & tools
Cake. Everybody loves cakes. We have cake during our special occasions like birthdays, wedding celebrations, and baby showers. These days, cakes are decorated to make them more appealing. Ever thought of how they managed to fix that outer colorful covering? That outer...
by CJ [email protected] | May 18, 2022 | Cake Journal, Tutorials
A baby’s first birthday is truly an exciting time. It’s the first time a child gets to experience their very own birthday, and while they may not fully understand what’s going on, it’s still a fun time. If you’ve been to any kind of a...
by CJ [email protected] | May 18, 2022 | Cake Journal, Desserts
You were always told growing up to make sure and eat your veggies. Well, they never said how to eat them, so why not indulge in some delicious zucchini bundt cake? After all, a little dash of sugar combined into a baked good sure makes eating veggies fun....
by CJ [email protected] | May 18, 2022 | Cake Journal
From monkey bread and meatloaf to sweet and savory goods, the best bundt pans can be used to bake food for just about any occasion. Bundt pans are one of the workhorses of the home kitchen. They are generally modest in price, long-lasting, and can be pressed into...
by CJ [email protected] | May 17, 2022 | Recipes, Tips & tools
If you have been baking for a while, then you have probably noticed that many recipes call for butter to be softened. But you may not have any idea how to soften butter. If you’re like most people, then you have probably wondered why the butter needs to be softened in...
by CJ [email protected] | May 17, 2022 | Cake Journal, Recipes
Imagine walking into your house and smelling the sweet aroma of chocolate. Can you think of anything better? I know that I can’t. There is nothing better than the smell of a cake baking in the oven — especially an easy chocolate cake that you threw...
by CJ [email protected] | May 17, 2022 | Recipes
Everybody needs a morning pick-me-up, at least on occasion. One of our favorites is having a freshly baked, delicious pumpkin coffee cake at the ready. Try out one of these recipes for a delightful start to your family’s day. 1. Basic Pumpkin Coffee Cake This basic...
