Birthday Cake Decorating Ideas
June 1, 2008 – 11:17 amThe first cakes baked in the US were simply small loves of sweet bread, so imagine how far cake making has progressed. Today, we have a huge collection of cakes using almost every ingredient available under the sun-indeed what a far cry from the early days of cake making. This should make any homemaker delighted, as they are now able to choose from a wide variety of cakes to bake. The person who dreams of baking gorgeous cakes needs to be aware that it takes knowledge and tremendous patience to be able to create the effects you want. The right set of tools is very important to help you achieved the results you want.
Great icing starts with a smooth surface. Make sure they are cool before you start icing them though! You can prevent crumbs from damaging your dicing layer by starting with a thin base of frosting. Place them on the refrigerator for 20 minutes. This will set the first layer and lock in all crumbs from ever rising to the external layer of your icing. When all crumbs are locked into the first layer, the job will be much easier for you now.
Now get your icing spatula and apply a nice coat of icing layer. Place a nice amount of icing on the cake and stat smoothing it by running the spatula along the perimeters of the cake. There is one well-kept secret you can use, dip the spatula in cold water before you start smoothing, it makes the job a whole lot easier. Dip it again in cold water as you hold the spatula horizontally over the top, and start smoothing the surface of the cake. Use both hands and drag the spatula towards you, starting at the furthest point.
Avoiding the Complicated
Smoothing the icing is no easy job; in fact some claims that it is actually the hardest part of all. There is no substitute for practice. Rejoice if you can do it right, it is the hardest part.
If icing is not your cup of tea, use dusted sugar powder. You can choose to use a stencil for a more decorated appearance, or just the powdered sugar for a clean look. Try using one of those cakes decorating stuff or a change. The use of colorful candies, nuts and coconut slices can make your cake stand out from the crows.
Use cardboard combs to create a textured feel, if you want. You can make a piping by using a pastry bag and a metal tip held together with a coupler. This is real fun and you can get to tap into your talent and rate some new designs-flowers, leaves, at the top or sides of your cake. Do not fill the bag more than one cup of icing and start making those tiny designs by applying steady pressure. To guide the tip use your other hand. There are plenty of techniques you can use when piping.
Fondant, a smooth white paste, is used in complicated cake decorating. They are kneaded and roiled to be placed over the cake for that expensive, classy look. They are often used to create elegant 3-D designs.
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