LITTLE DELIGHTS CAKES

a little faith and a lot of frosting

Hello Kitty

To make these I used a tulip flower cookie cutter, and then rolled the piece wider width-wise. The center "petal" becomes the top of the head and the two side petals the ears. To make sure I had enough fondant for the head I rolled it thicker than usual before cutting them out. The nose and eyes are mini m&ms cut in half and for the whiskers I cut up black red vines! Go HERE for my favorite Fondant recipe. ... VIEW POST

Make Cake Pops like a pro!

Cake Pops really are the best treat because it is obvious that a lot of effort and time goes into them. They are also fabulous because they are delicious and you can make each one unique. Because making cake pops can be such a love/hate experience and many of you have tried to make pops that ended up....plops, I have posted "Cake Pop Prep", "3 tricks to Perfect Pops" and "MORE tips for Perfect Pops" under the "Cake Pops" category on the left (as well as many more cake pop tips!) Please feel free ... VIEW POST

Draft

FondantStep by Step ... VIEW POST

Green Ruffle & Cupcakes

I loved the unique colors of this wedding cake! One of my favorites to date. I used the Ruffle Technique for covering the sides of the two tiers and then for the flower on TOP of the cake I 5 leaf flower cutter but only left the top intact, I cut the petals apart and rolled them out flat, using a little fork tool to crimp the edges. I let them dry on saran wrap over night and then "built" the flower using gumpaste glue (gumpaste powder mixed with just enough water to make a thick paste) and fake ... VIEW POST

Hot Chocolate Whipped Cream

This is not a frost the cake frosting, but it is definately a GIVE ME MORE and EAT IT WITH A SPOON frosting! Make sure your mixing bowl is nice and cold, add 2 cups heavy whipping cream, start whipping and gradually add in 2/3 cup hot chocolate mix. You can use whichever brand you prefer, I used Nestle Rich Milk Chocolate first but then branched out. For a really rich chocolate flavor use just 1/3 cup Dutch Cocoa powder and 1 Tablespoon Cold Stone brand "Sweet Cream" coffee creamer. (!!!!!) So ... VIEW POST

Easter Rose Cake

To do this cute little multi colored rose cake I used the Rose Technique, starting with the accent colors, and then filling in with the white. I think it is also really pretty to use just two colors, with one draping down the side like this one. ... VIEW POST