It is extremely rare
that you come across someone who does not like home baked cakes.
They are focal point at most celebrations and there are some
wonderful designs around now. There are many ways in which you can
get your cake to stand out and this article details just a
few.
Fun and
activity: there are so many designs which come under this
category; the problem will be deciding which one to create. You
will find balloons, clowns, animals, stars, cartoon characters,
literally the list is endless.
Flowers: flowers are a great idea for
special occasions such as anniversaries. Decorations come in a
variety of colors and by adding a few green leaves t make the
flowers look realistic, you could create something very special
indeed. You could also bake a floral cake for mother’s day,
birthdays or even weddings.
Romance: decorating a cake intended for
a romantic occasion is easy. You could bake one for Valentines Day
or a wedding anniversary. Adding hearts and cupids is a great way
to show that you care. You can also get glitter candies and gummy
kisses to add that extra little touch.
Cartoon Younger
children love cartoon characters so why not combine cartoons with
cakes? It is possible to either draw them in icing or use moulds
and fondant to build the character. These moulds can be found
in most of the favorite cartoon characters such as Bugs Bunny,
Daffy Duck, Mickey Mouse, Goofey, Garfield and hundreds
more.
Before you begin to
decorate your cake, it is essential that you get in a few supplies.
These include:
A professional icing smoother; or you can also use a
thin metal spatula. This will help to cover your decorated
cake with an even layer of icing, and make it look very
professional.
Molds make it
incredibly easy to make figures and other designs. It is
probably advisable to start with simple shapes such as circles,
squares, or triangles and move on gradually to flowers and
characters.
Icing bags are
essential for any kind of cake decorating. Once you have mastered
the use of them, you will be able to use them like you would a pen
on paper.
Frosting flowers which
are already made up are easy to use and add a lovely finishing
touch to any kind of cake.
Edible glitter and
sprinkles are perfect for adding that something a little bit extra
to your cake. They add a certain wow factor and will certainly make
an impression if used correctly.
With the advent of
modern technology, it is also possible to print out edible photos.
These can be used to make a cake really personal and be remembered
for ever. You can use any photo you like which means something to
the recipient and show them how much you care by creating something
completely unique.
A final piece of
essential equipment is a cake stand as this will really make your
cake stand out.
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A professional icing smoother; or you can also use a
thin metal spatula. This will help to cover your decorated
cake with an even layer of icing, and make it look very
professional.
