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…
How to Make a Princess Cake Topper (Tutorial with Images)
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…
How to Make Bottle Rocket Cupcake Toppers
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…
How to Make Handyman Tool Cupcakes for Father’s Day
Father’s day is right around the corner. So, I made these manly cupcakes topped off with little tools for all the “handymen” dads out there 🙂 I used candy/chocolate molds to make these tools. But, instead of chocolate, I used gum paste. The main reason I didn’t use chocolate is because I haven’t had the…
Easy Patriotic 4th of July Cake Tutorial
With the 4th of July coming up, I wanted to share with you a tutorial for this Easy Patriotic 4th of July Cake! If you’re like me, you’ll want to have a fun or special dessert for your holiday get-together, but nobody wants to spend hours in the kitchen prepping! Well this cake is for…
How to Make a Train Cake Topper (Tutorial with Images)
Learn how to make a train cake topper with this easy step-by-step image tutorial. Decorate your child’s birthday cake with an edible train!
How to Make Candy Pokemon Pokeballs
The new Pokemon Game, Pokemon X & Y has just been released and I thought it would be an opportune time to share my unique idea for making Candy Pokemon Pokeballs with you. Great for parties, easily customisable to include your favourite Pokemon and loads of fun to smash open, these cute little candy bombs…
How to Make a Sugar Rose for Decorating Your Cake (Easy Method)
Learn how to make sugar flowers for decorating cakes with this simple step-by-step tutorial. Quick and easy sugar roses for your cake!
How to Decorate Simple T-Rex Dinosaur Cookies
Today I want to share with you how to decorate simple T-Rex Dinosaur Cookies! I’ll be the first to admit that I am not a cookie expert and it’s taken me a couple of years to feel confident enough with them to take regular orders. But because I don’t feel like I’ve mastered cookie decorating, when…