Unfortunately, buttercream doesn’t really stand tall on its own. It needs a little help. Using a crusting American buttercream will enable you to create very dimensional flowers, but it has its limits. At a certain point, buttercream will start to sag...
Some dark Irish beer with a slice of chocolate cake is a great way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. The perfect accompaniment is a simple sugar shamrock decoration. Choose between gum-paste four-leaf...
Painting techniques have long influenced the cake-decorating world. Knife-painted flowers utilize a thick oil paint to create dimensional and realistic blooms that appear to jump off the canvas. It was only a...
It’s an understatement to say that butter is an essential ingredient in baking. It provides fat and flavor in cakes, frostings, and fillings—but have you ever given any thought to what butter you’re using? Most...
Citrus is easy to find pretty much all year round, but it is at its peak during the winter. Celebrate the season with a bright burst of easy orange buttercream frosting. Pair...
