Classic Vanilla Buttercream Note that this is an “all-butter” recipe. The flavor is wonderful, but it does not do well in extremely hot conditions. The butter in the recipe causes the icing to become very soft in hot conditions. For [...]
Coconut Buttercream (variation of my classic vanilla buttercream. For more weather resistant buttercream, use Fluffy Vanilla Buttercream but add 1 1/2 tsp coconut.) 2 sticks unsalted butter 8 cups ( 2 lb.) powdered sugar (no need to sift) 1 tsp. [...]
Cream Cheese Frosting- I love to use this as a filling in chocolate cakes, as well as cakes that have been glazed with strawberry. It’s a little soft to be used as an outer frosting for your cake, but if [...]
Fluffy Vanilla Buttercream (this is a crusting buttercream) This is a lighter texture of frosting than the all-butter buttercream version. I love the way that it crusts. It works great with the Viva and Roller methods of smoothing. The shortening [...]
Thanks to our member, TraciMathis for sharing this recipe with us! She recommends doubling the recipe for cake decorating. One batch isn’t quite enough to cover and fill an 8″ cake.
This recipe is similar to our usual “Fluffy” buttercream, however there is no butter in this recipe. We are only using Hi Ratio shortening, which gives a fluffier, lighter frosting. The measurements are slightly different. We also use extra flavorings. [...]
This frosting is the traditional coating for such baked goods as petits fours. It can be tinted any color you like, and makes a lovely, slightly sheer glaze over a cake or cupcakes. You work with it warm, and [...]
Simple Spreadable Ganache I discuss a ratio of 2:1, chocolate to cream in this recipe. This applies to dark or semisweet chocolate. If you are working with milk chocolate or white chocolate, a ratio of 3:1 gives best results. ****You [...]
Simple Vanilla Glaze There are so many variations of this recipe floating around—but they are all very similar. This particular recipe is based on a Vanilla Glaze recipe featured in Shelly Kaldunski’s book, “Cupcakes” 1 cup confectioner’s sugar, sifted 2T [...]
This is the cake recipe that we used in our Yule Log cake video! This is an elegant, light dessert. The chocolate cake has a mild chocolate flavor which goes wonderfully with so many fillings!
1234 Cake Another good scratch cake. 1 cup (2 sticks) 226g unsalted butter at room temp. 2 cups sugar ( 400g) 4 eggs ( have them at room temp.) 3 c. ( 342g. )bleached, all purpose flour (sift, then measure) [...]
Carrot Cake ***This makes a lot of cake batter. You can bake up and freeze and extra layers, tightly wrapped…or you can half the recipe. If you half the recipe, I would go with the spice cake mix rather than [...]
This cake is fabulous! It is super moist, just like my chocolate scratch cake…but has a lighter texture. When making chocolate cupcakes from a mix, this is the one that we use (and everyone loves them!) ***This recipe does not work [...]
….I really like it for carving cakes….especially cakes that are tapered at the bottom (Topsy turvy cakes, Pillow Cake, etc.). If you find your batter to be ….
One of our members, Brenda Durbin, posted her most requested recipe, Classic White Cake. She posted the recipe in the comments under the White Almond Sour Cream cake recipe. We have tried it and think that it is delicious and moist. [...]
I found this recipe on CakeCentral.com— I really like it for carving cakes….especially cakes that are tapered at the bottom (Topsy turvy cakes, Pillow Cake, etc.). If you find your batter to be super THICK, you’ve done it correctly :O) [...]
Who doesn’t love Italian Cream Cake!? Italian Cream Cake 1 cup butter, softened 2 cups sugar 5 large eggs, separated 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup buttermilk 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 [...]
For all of you who think that chocolate cakes from scratch are dry–prepare to be blown away! I love this recipe–so moist and rich! Your family, friends, and cake customers will flip for this one. Enjoy! 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa [...]
White Almond Sour Cream Cake (Also known as the Extended Recipe) This cake is delicious, and dense enough to work well with carved cakes. However, if you have a lot of intricate carving to do, the ”Durable Recipe” in the Recipe section is [...]
I have gotten rave reviews from this cake over the years. It has a wonderful flavor and moistness. Don’t forget to wrap and freeze your layers while they are still warm! ***This recipe does not work as well with fondant [...]
1 small box instant chocolate pudding (3.9 oz) 2 c. heavy cream or whipping cream. Combine the pudding mix and heavy cream in a mixing bowl. I prefer to mix with a hand held mixer, but a whisk is just [...]
Lemon Curd 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 1 cup water 2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten 2 Tablespoons butter 1 Tablespooon grated lemon zest 4 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice Combine sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan over medium heat. [...]
Mint Chocolate Chip Filling –This is a delicious variation of the Classic Vanilla Buttercream recipe. I love it sandwiched between chocolate layers! 1 stick unsalted butter 4 cups powdered sugar (no need to sift) 1 tsp. vanilla (use clear imitation if you like [...]
1 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup confectioner’s sugar 1/2 t vanilla Crushed Oreos Freeze your mixing bowl and beaters for a few minutes while you get everything ready. Pour the whipping cream into the mixer on high speed until cream [...]
Pinapple & Cream filling 1 small box instant vanilla pudding 2 cups whipping cream (not a whipped topping such as Cool Whip) 1 (15.25 oz.) can crushed pineapple, DRAINED. I did not need the whole can. Stir together the [...]
1 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup confectioner’s sugar 1/2 to 1 teaspoon vanilla Put your mixing bowl and beaters (whisk or regular beaters will be fine) into the freezer for a few minutes while you get everything ready. Pour the [...]
1 (12 ounce) package of semisweet chocolate chips 1 1/2 cups whipping cream (**Just a quick note that you can also whip the ganache in our “Simple Spreadable Ganache” recipe (which has a higher ratio of chocolate to cream and [...]
Marshmallow Fondant 1/4 cup shortening (plus a little extra for greasing your bowl) 16oz. mini marshmallows 1 teaspoon clear vanilla (optional) 2 Tablespoon water 2 lb. bag of powdered sugar Instructions: Grease the inside of a microwave safe bowl with shortening. [...]
This is the cake recipe that we used in our Yule Log cake video! This is an elegant, light dessert. The chocolate cake has a mild chocolate flavor which goes wonderfully with so many fillings!
2 parts Vodka or Lemon Extract Flavoring 1 part Light Corn Syrup ***This is SO easy. Combine two parts vodka to one part corn syrup–mix until well combined. Then quickly use on your gum paste or fondant for lasting, fast [...]
This is a nice alternative to using water for glue. It takes on a nice, syrupy consistency, and you can easily apply it to your gum paste and fondant creations with a paint brush as you assemble them. Sugar Glue [...]
Royal Icing ¾ Cup warm Water 5 Tablespoons Meringue Powder 1 teaspoon Cream of Tartar 2 lbs. Powdered Sugar Put warm water and meringue powder into bowl and whisk it by hand until frothy and thickened, about 30 seconds. Add [...]
This royal icing recipe is closer to piping consistency than the other… but you may still need to add more powdered sugar depending on the consistency you are going for.
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