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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Recently on the Cake Board, a member asked whether or not anyone specialized in one or two particular cakes. Another member responded with a great point. She said that if you limit yourself to one or two cakes, then you would lose business. I remember when I started baking to sell. I thought my Caramel [...]

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Mastering the art of baking cheesecakes is an arduous task. It is hard for anyone to perfect the method of cooking a wide variety of cheesecakes just by following simple recipes. However, there are several pointers that can help in baking cheesecakes like a pro.
The Texture
The distinct texture of the cheesecake mainly relies on the [...]

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You can set yourself apart from the other cake bakers in your area by making homemade mini cakes. A mini cake is nothing but a cake that’s smaller than the average cake. As a matter of fact, the smaller the cake, the better it seems to sell. Lately, we have noticed a trend in selling [...]

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Cake batter has baking soda in it and if it’s gets too warm, your cake will not turn out to your expectations. Baking powder and baking soda is formulated to be double acting and it starts to bubble when you add liquid. If the reaction takes place upon mixing your batter, sitting it in the [...]

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A major part of the entire cake experience has to do with the presentation of the cake. It doesn’t matter if you’re making a cake for a family dinner or a huge wedding, the way you present your cake will impact it’s taste and how others respond to your sweet creation. One of the biggest [...]

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No matter how much people talk about low carb and sugar free dieting, cakes will remain a top seller. Having a slice of cake and coffee to drink is an American tradition!
But……as a cake entrepreneur, you have to take advantage of the trends. Are you noticing that large franchise chains such as McDonalds and Hardees [...]

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How many times have you reached for the package of brown sugar on the shelf and found it to be hard as a rock? Do you just throw it out and head for the store for a new package? This problem usually happens because the sugar dries out and the added molasses sticks it together [...]

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