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How to Frost a Square Cake with Buttercream~Video

Date: February 18, 2013 • 10 Comments

Hi everybody– This video is for all of you out there who have nightmares about frosting square cakes! I hope that you’ll… Read More » »

How to Apply Fondant to a Square Cake (and How to achieve Sharp Edges!)~ Video

Date: February 8, 2013 • 16 Comments

In this tutorial, I will show you how to cover a square cake with fondant. Not only will you learn the basics… Read More » »

How to Ganache a Square Cake with Sharp Corners~ Video

Date: February 8, 2013 • 8 Comments

Hello everybody! In this video tutorial, I’m going to demonstrate how to frost a square cake with ganache…and how to sharpen up… Read More » »

The Hot Knife Method of Smoothing- Video

Date: January 20, 2013 • 12 Comments

The “Hot Knife” Method is one of the three smoothing methods that we use most often for buttercream. Unlike the other two… Read More » »

Roller Method of Smoothing Buttercream~ Video

Date: January 15, 2013 • Leave a Comment

This smoothing method is one of my favorites for achieving a flawless finish on buttercream frosted cakes. The technique was invented by… Read More » »

The Basics of Tier Stacking~Video

Date: January 6, 2013 • 33 Comments

In this tutorial, I will show you how to effectively stack frosted cake tiers. This popular, simple stacked construction is perfect for… Read More » »

Viva Method of Smoothing~Video

Date: January 6, 2013 • 9 Comments

I love this method of smoothing frosting! In this cake decorating video tutorial, you will learn why cake decorators love Viva brand… Read More » »

Crumb Coat~Video

Date: January 6, 2013 • 11 Comments

A crumb coat is a thin layer of frosting that is applied to a cake before adding the final coat of frosting.… Read More » »

Brush Embroidery with Buttercream~ Video

Date: August 28, 2012 • 27 Comments

In this tutorial, you will learn the elegant technique of brush embroidery! Brush embroidery is a method that is often used with… Read More » »

Ridged Buttercream Technique-Video

Date: March 21, 2012 • 55 Comments

In this tutorial, you will learn how to give your buttercream frosted cakes a vintage ridged appearance. It is very simple and… Read More » »

Let’s Whip up some Swiss Meringue Buttercream! -Video

Date: November 16, 2011 • 47 Comments

Hi everyone! We’ve received lots of questions about Swiss Meringue Buttercream over this past year and we finally took the opportunity to… Read More » »

Cupcake Video Tutorial–The Basics!

Date: September 22, 2011 • 43 Comments

Learn how to beautifully frost cupcakes with a smooth finish, with a ridged or smooth swirl, how to pipe a buttercream “rose… Read More » »

How to Cover the Cake Base

Date: April 27, 2011 • 21 Comments

In this video, you’ll learn a few different methods of preparing your cake base. The most important rule to keep in mind… Read More » »

How to Make Molds using Silicone Plastique

Date: January 21, 2011 • 11 Comments

Making your own molds is a great way to ensure that your cake will stand out from the rest! I loved making… Read More » »

How to use an airbrush

Date: January 15, 2011 • 6 Comments

In this airbrushing video tutorial, you will learn the basics of decorating with and caring for an airbrush. I also touch on… Read More » »

Autumn/SPS

Date: November 5, 2010 • 15 Comments

In this video, you will learn one method of stacking tiers using a support system. I discuss the SPS system in the… Read More » »

Cakebox

Date: October 1, 2010 • 10 Comments

Stenciling

Date: August 26, 2010 • 17 Comments

In this video, you will learn how to create a beautiful stenciled pattern onto your cakes! I am stenciling in buttercream, but….… Read More » »

Making a Scratch Cake from Start to Finish

Date: August 10, 2010 • 51 Comments

In this video, BeBe and I make a scratch cake from start to finish. You’ll see tips on making scratch cakes, and… Read More » »

Sheet Cake

Date: August 4, 2010 • 11 Comments

I often make two layer sheet cakes. In this video, I assemble two 11×15″ cake layers (We put approximately 71/2 cups of… Read More » »

How to Make a Buttercream Transfer

Date: July 11, 2010 • 10 Comments

Buttercream transfers are a great way to add character to your cake! It’s as easy as tracing a picture! I also love… Read More » »

Quilting Fondant & Buttercream

Date: May 26, 2010 • 18 Comments

In this video, you will learn the tools needed to add a beautiful quilted pattern to both fondant and buttercream. Read More… Read More » »

Alternatives to Writing

Date: March 18, 2010 • 14 Comments

In this video, I demonstrate writing on fondant or gum paste banners with food coloring pens, using scrapbooking stamps to imprint gum… Read More » »

Level Cake: Use Pan as Your Guide

Date: March 2, 2010 • 33 Comments

There’s more than one way to level a cake—but to me, this is the simplest. (Unless of course, you can save your… Read More » »

Freezing Layers

Date: February 19, 2010 • 26 Comments

In this video tutorial, I discuss why I love to freeze my cake layers, as well as the proper way to do… Read More » »

Chocolate Letters

Date: February 18, 2010 • 14 Comments

In this video tutorial, you will learn this simple method of applying pre-made chocolate letters to your cakes and cupcakes! Read More… Read More » »

Impression Mat & Buttercream

Date: February 17, 2010 • 8 Comments

In this cake decorating video, you will learn how to use a plastic impression mat on buttercream! Read More → Read More » »

Printing on the Cake

Date: February 13, 2010 • 1 Comment

Learn the basics of printint onto your cake with buttercream icing! Read More → Read More » »

Writing in Cursive

Date: February 13, 2010 • Leave a Comment

Writing in cursive with icing is not has hard as you think. In this video, you will learn a few tips and… Read More » »

Buttercream Roses

Date: February 12, 2010 • 11 Comments

In this video, you will learn to make beautiful buttercream roses. Read More » »

Piping Bag Prep

Date: January 30, 2010 • 2 Comments

You have to start somewhere! Learn how to prepare your piping bags and use your coupler. Let the decorating begin! Return to… Read More » »

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