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US: Wanting to start a Cake Decorating Business, but where do I begin?

By Jackie

This article outlines the first basic steps to take when wondering how to start a cake decorating business in the USA. This article should...

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How To Make a Buttercream Poinsettia

By thecakemaven

How To Make Buttercream Poinsettias. Here is a step-by-step technique, from making beautiful poinsettia flowers in buttercream or royal...

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Ice Cream Cone Trees (Great for Christmas Cakes!)

By LeanneW

Ice Cream Cone Christmas Trees! Celebrate with Christmas Trees! As the holiday draws near spruce up your cakes and gingerbread houses with...

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How To Make a 3D Fire Helmet Cake

By thecakemaker

Step-by-step Instructions on making a 3-D Fireman’s Helmet Cake This cake was made as a “his” cake for a “his and...

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Sculpted Cake: How to Make a 3D Owl Cake

By nightowl

The inspiration for this cake was a cake I saw on the cover of Debbie Brown’s Magical Cakes. I altered the idea to create an academic...

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How To Frost a Square Cake & Get Crisp Corners with Buttercream

By bkeith

Achieve those elusive sharp corners on your square cakes with this step-by-step tutorial. All you need is two spatulas to create square...

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Making Buttercream Roses on a Stick

By ntertayneme

This is a method of creating roses on a dowel or stick as opposed to using a flower nail. Some cake decorators prefer this method. Click To...

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How to Make and Decorate with Marshmallow Fondant MMF

By ntertayneme

Posted by ntertayneme This is an alternate to the standard fondant recipe. Creates a delish tasting marshmallow fondant that is cheap and...

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How to Make and Decorate with Marshmallow Fondant MMF

By ntertayneme

This is an alternate to the standard fondant recipe. Creates a delish tasting marshmallow fondant that is cheap and easy to make....

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Building The Cake: Combination Pillar & Stacked Construction

By Anonymous

Use any combination of dowel rods, boards, separator plates and pillars. You may also use push-in pillars, which eliminate the need for...