I created this recipe while working on a caramel buttercream frosting to use for cakes. While brainstorming on the recipe, the thought came to me that a caramel cream cheese frosting will taste a…
This post illustrates how to make plaid fondant toppers and add-ons for cakes. These plaid fondant toppers can be made in a variety of designs, colors and intensities. In the cakes below,…
Like most of my creations, these cakes started with an idea. I was not sure if the idea was going to be a hit or a miss. Judging from the reception they…
One question I get a lot is why did my cake batter sink in the middle? Unfortunately, only the baker can answer this question as there are several factors which lead to…
While cleaning out my storage this Summer, I stumbled on a bamboo tray I bought 3 years ago. Talk about impulse buying! What attracted me to this tray when I bought it was…
This is a cake inspired by Doc McStuffins who is a six year old girl who loves playing doctor with her toys and stuffed animals in her playhouse clinic. This cake is…
Black and white striped cakes are very popular with celebrants. These cakes usually feature black and white horizontal lines with other colors introduced by the addition of flowers, ornaments and toppers. Other colors…
In this tutorial, I will be sharing my method of making horizontal fondant stripes on cakes. If you incorporate some of the tricks I share below into your next cake making project, you…
As a baker, one ingredient you tend to use a lot of is vanilla extract. Whether its a vanilla cake, chocolate cake or red velvet cake, most cakes and baked goods always…
This is actually two separate cakes which I merged together to create this regal look. I had a lot of fun with this creation and it has become one of my favorite…
