This Piñata cake is packed with surprises, brightly decorated with multi coloured sponge layers to match and filled with yummy sweets. Kids love them! I made this one for my 29 year old big kid and she and her friends loved it! Filled with their favourite sweets it’s a great surprise, in my daughter’s case it was […]
Best Chocolate Brownie Ever!
I’ve tried a number of chocolate brownie recipes in the past but none come close to this one, it’s crunchy on the top and gooey in the middle with chunks of chocolate in every mouth full, fabulous! You gotta try this, let me know what you think, it could be your best ever brownie too! […]
Edible beads for cakes!
Silicone bead moulds are a very effective way to make edible beads for adding detail and enhancing the finish on your cakes. See how easy it is with this video tutorial and give it a go! They make a lovely border around cake bases as an alternative to ribbon or royal icing. Draping them down […]
It’s Not Just A Spatula!
This is an everyday essential, ergonomic spatulas are fab, you’ve got to get yourself one! I’ve just treated myself a bright green one and am not disappointed. Really easy to clean as it is all in one, no where for nasty germs to hide, just wash in warm soapy water or put in your dishwasher. […]
Sprinkles aren’t just for sprinkling!
Fab & Fun Rainbow Sprinkles Cake! This eye catching cake is oh so simple, all you need is sugar paste, sprinkles and edible glue. After covering your cake with sugar paste, apply a thin layer of edible glue all over the surface and press the rainbow sprinkles on flat with your hands removing any excess. […]
Cake Drum, Board or Card, that is the Question!
What do you use and when? This is one of the most frequently asked questions in our showroom. Cake drum is the thickest at 13 mm, covered in foil and comes in many shapes, including hexagonal, heart and oblong, sizes from 6″ to 20″ and colours such as silver, gold, black, pink, blue and purple. […]
Baby Shower Cakes
Baby Shower Cakes are becoming increasingly popular, the term shower assumed to mean to shower the mother to be with gifts, such as , nappies, bottles, clothes, blankets and toys. Traditionally for the first child and women only, they are hosted by a friend rather than a family member as it is considered rude to […]
Mix And Match Side Design Cake
A set of side design cutters have been used to create this dramatic cake, with metallic gold modelling paste and Midnight black “Roll n Cover” sugar paste, set off by a black cake drum. Gold modelling paste is a great product, after cutting into small pieces it’s best warmed in the hand before working a […]
How To Use Side Design Embossers To Decorate Your Cake
This tutorial shows you how to effortlessly use embossers to add detail and dramatic effects to the sides of your cakes. Brickwork is great for a boys “Knight’s Castle” cake or you may have a resident builder in your midst, you might want to copy a house or a building, this is an accurate, fast […]
How To Make Edible Sugar Blossoms
In this tutorial you can see how easy it is to make edible sugar blossoms using a set of cutters, a non stick rolling pin, a foam flower pad and some odd bits of sugar paste. They look great in different colours, sizes and with contrasting centres. It’s a really easy way to add some […]