It used to be that cake decorating was simple. You bought some frosting in a can, smoothed it over the cake with a butter knife, stuck a candle in the middle (or whatever little decorative touch you could muster) and you were done. Time to enjoy the delicious cake. Of course, there is nothing wrong [...]

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You should be confident in knowing that selling cakes is one of the best businesses you can start. If you don’t think so, just turn on your television.
We are in the golden age of cake TV.
With shows like Ace of Cakes, Wedding Cake Wars, Amazing Wedding Cakes, Cake Boss, and Ultimate Cake Off, there has [...]

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Cake Baking and Cake Decorating Defined – Two Separate Professions?
Many aspiring pastry chefs are confused by the difference between cake baking and cake decorating. Are these two clearly delineated professions that work separately, or is the line between the two professions quite blurry? Here is a brief overview of the two different professions, including how [...]

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We are living through what appears to be a renaissance of sorts—people everywhere are becoming increasingly interested in matters of the kitchen. Simply switch on the nearest television set and you will find whole channels dedicated to the art of cooking and baking and preparing scrumptious meals. This is a move away from the long-standing [...]

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Do you find yourself drawn to beautifully designed cakes? Does that perfect confection in the bakery store window make you stop in your tracks every time? Do you daydream of being able to create such beautifully put-together cakes in your very own kitchen? But maybe you feel like cake decorating is too difficult. If so, [...]

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What could be more fun than decorating a wedding cake? Weddings are those big special occasions for which a fancy and pretty cake was invented. If you are an avid cake decorator, you will definitely want to make sure that you decorate a wedding cake someday. There are so many different ways to decorate a [...]

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If you know anything about cake decoration, you know that fondant in cake decoration is scary to a lot of folks. Why is fondant so scary? Fondant is a type of icing that can be very tricky to work with, but many amateur and professional pastry chefs brave the rough fondant waters in order to [...]

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Are you new to the world of cake decorating and you are afraid of making mistakes? Cake decorating is one of those things that many people are afraid to try for fear that they will make a mistake. The truth is that cake decorating can be a lot more fun if you are expecting to [...]

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Are you thinking of dabbling in cake developing but you are not sure how to get started? Do you dream of putting together dream cakes for friends and families—beautiful cakes and pastries that you can show off with pride? If this sounds like something you might be interested in, you will find that there are [...]

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Use Stencils and Borders to Liven Up Any Cake
Do you have a cake that you would love to liven up, but you aren’t sure how? Would you like to learn more about cake decorating, but you find it intimidating? Cake decorating can indeed seem intimidating. With its elaborate borders and turrets, fancy script and ornate [...]

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