Learn To Decorate The Best Cakes Ever
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Would you like to learn how to decorate your own cakes?
I did, so I'm putting together a resource to help others on their journey to learn how to decorate cakes for themselves, or others. I enjoy all types of cake decorating, from buttercream icing, to rolled fondant creations, and everything in between.
I put together this cake decorating guide as a central location for some of my favorite cake decorating tips, tools, and photos.
Contents at a Glance
A Great Basic Icing Recipe
I got this recipe from my sister, and I've had great luck with it.Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter (softened but not melted)
1/2 cup shortening
4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
pinch of salt
5-6 tablespoons of warm water
Cream the butter and shortening together until smooth, add the vanilla. Dissolve the salt into the warm water completely. Mix the water/salt mixture into the creamed butter and shortening. Put the mixer on low, and add powdered sugar slowly, mixing constantly.
The amount of water can be increased or decreased to achieve the desired consistency, I usually have the best luck with 6 tablespoons.
Add food coloring to make the color you need, and ice away.
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Why Should You Learn To Decorate Your Own Cakes?
- Every party needs cake!
- You can decorate it exactly how you want it.
- It feels good to say you decorated it yourself.
Wilton Cake Decorating Sets
Links To Find The Cake Decorating Supplies You Need
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noemitaylor14
Aug 20, 2011 @ 10:20 pm | delete
- Wedding cakes would usually be at the center that's why it has to be unique and lovely. Wedding cake toppers and decoration would depend on the theme of the event. It's nice that you shared such video on how to decorate it.
noemi @ wedding favors
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natas105
Mar 18, 2011 @ 4:53 am | delete
- Great lens with informative videos. Thumbs up!
I would love for you to rate and comment on my lens about Easter cake decorating ideas
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Momsbusy247 Feb 14, 2011 @ 8:26 am | delete
- Great informational lens. Blessed by your neighborhood Squid Angel.
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MissMerFaery
Jan 18, 2011 @ 3:23 pm | delete
- Great selection of tips! Love the photos too, you've got me craving icing now :) Blessed!
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CecealiaSmith
Nov 15, 2010 @ 2:48 pm | delete
- I enjoyed your cake decorating lens. I have one of my own
http://www.squidoo.com/cake-decorating-courses
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