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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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 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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Do you have a passion for cake decorating? Do you astound friends, neighbors and coworkers with your amazing and unique cake decorating techniques and creations? Do you dream of turning your cake decorating passion into a viable business? If so, you will want to check out these tips on getting started with your very own [...]

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Cake balls are the next “big thing” in baking according to many professional bakers. Several stores and online sites have already popped up that only sell the bite sized treat. People love this sweet treat because it’s small, less calories, delicious, and full of flavor. Right now, you can find them at baby showers, birthday [...]

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I absolutely love chocolate and any type of cake that is made with this dark delicious ingredient, opens a doorway to my heart. Recently, I came across a cool video that shows you how to make “chocolate lava.” It’s absolutely delicious!
The recipe is called chocolate lava because even after you finish baking the cake, the [...]

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