Stenciling on a round cake. 
Hello!

I am doing a 3 tier round fondant covered wedding cake with Damask design. I am having trouble getting the design to continue around the cake ...

Can you cover a ganache cake with fondant 
Can a cake filled with buttercream, and sealed with ganache, then be covered in fondant?

I know that a cake can be filled, and covered with a a layer ...

Chocolate Mousse Filling and Fondant  
Help. I have made your chocolate buttercream cake with chocolate mousse filling. I have already crumb coated and frozen the cakes. It is Wednesday, the ...

First time making a wedding cake. 
I am making my daughters cake...It will be my first time making a wedding cake. She is getting married December 9, 2011.

She wants a 3 tier cake, I'...

Ideas on decorating cheescake cupcakes  
My daughter is getting married in December & wants cheesecake cupcakes instead of a wedding cake. We have a large cupcake tree that can hold a large number ...

Thawing and frosting grooms cake 
I have baked, filled and crumb coated a grooms cake. Do I thaw completely before applying the final frosting or frost while still frozen?

When thawing ...

Transporting Cupcakes 
Hi there. What is the best way to transport cupcakes to a venue? Should I frost and decorate them before or after arriving at the venue? What can I use ...

Cutting Cake Layers in Half 
What is the best way to cut one cake layer into two separate layers half the thickness?

Hi Carol, I use a long cake knife for this. You will need ...

Piping buttercream shells 
Hi! I'm new here and love the site and how you share your passion with others. I have been a great baker but just got into cake decorating a year ago and ...

Pound cake 
Hi Lorelie! I have a question for you. I noticed that some people make pound cake for their wedding cake. What is the difference? What is the benefit? Is ...

Marzipan Recipe Anyone? 
Question
Hi Lorelie!

My question is about a marzipan recipe. I received an order yesterday for a marzipan-covered cake (the famous Martha Stewart ...

Can I put cake with thin buttercream frosting in the fridge  
Question
I am making my daughters wedding cake, and I will be making the cakes a month prior to the event, splitting them in two and freezing them. Three ...

Cake Boards 
Hi There,

When I stack cakes on top of each other I use ready bought cake boards that are covered with fancy foil between each tier. I was wondering ...

Expiration Of A Cake 
Hi there,

I was wondering if there was any way of determining the expiration of a cake because I don't know how to tell or calculate it.

Hi Sarah,...

Decorating Cupcakes  
Hi Lorelie,

My baby girl is turning one, and I wanted to decorate her cake. I found cupcakes online that were decorated like the caterpillar from the ...

3 tiered cakes? 
What is the process of putting together 3 tiered cakes?

I am wanting to make a 3 tier 50th wedding anniversary cake. The bottom layer being 12' and ...

Permission to use Groovy Owl Birthday Cake Idea  Not rated yet
Hi! Your owl cake is AMAZING! I've been dabbling in cake decorating for 2 years now, and my daughter loves coming up with creative cakes to make me pull ...

The best way to add dragees to a wedding cake?  Not rated yet
I have three cake decorating questions: ANSWER: Hi Tina,
Although the dragees look like they are strategically placed onto the cake one by one, they ...

How do I attach crystal cake trim to an all buttercream wedding cake?  Not rated yet
I've just agreed to do my first wedding cake and the bride wants crystal cake trim at the bottom of each tier. (I'm not sure if that is the correct term ...

Can I freeze a buttercream and fondant cake   Not rated yet
So I am making a baby shower cake and it is a week away. We are going on vacation and I have to make it ahead of time. The bottom of the cake is covered ...

Refrigerating and freezing cakes questions  Not rated yet
refrigerating and freezing cakes questions, fondant cakes, cream cheese filling

Buttercream Ruffles   Not rated yet
How do I create buttercream ruffles on a cake?

Hi Lisa, To make ruffles on the sides of the cake like this wedding cake photo you will need a rose ...

DIY Wedding Cake Questions  Not rated yet
Hi, I will not have access to a refrigerator at my reception location, which is about an hour from my parents' house where the cake tiers will be stored ...

How can I get straight sides on a filled sponge?  Not rated yet
I was hoping that you could help with a problem that I keep having when I ice my cakes with sugar paste.

When I cover a fruit or sponge cake with sugarpaste ...

Cake Decorating Techiniques  Not rated yet
Cake decorating techniques ideas for various all occassion cakes. Includeing Finding Nemo cake, a stage cake, and a guitar cake

Attaching ribbon to a cake  Not rated yet
Advice on attaching ribbon to a buttercream and a fondant cake

Crumb Coat Under Marzipan?  Not rated yet
Thanks for the 1234 lemon cake recipe. My friend wants marzipan then fondant on top of this cake. Do I crumb coat under marzipan or brush with jam?
Thank ...

Dora Cake  Not rated yet
Hi Lorelie,
I want to make a Dora cake for my Baby's birthday.
Making and decorating cakes is in my blood, that's why I applied for a baking course....

Freezing Decorated Cakes  Not rated yet
I need to know about freezing decorated cakes. I want to make my son's wedding cake. My daughter is worried that I won't be ready for photographs because ...

Decorating Red Velvet Cake  Not rated yet
Hi, you kindly answered my question on Red Velvet Cakes the other day but I forgot to ask another very important question.
The BrideZilla wants the cake ...

Cheese Doodle Cake  Not rated yet
I need to make a cake that looks like its covered in Cheese Doodles. What do you suggest I use to make the Cheese Doodles with?

Hi Kirsten, My first ...

Cookie Decorating Question  Not rated yet
I have a cookie decorating question. This is the first time I've been on this website and I have found it very helpful.
I decorate cakes for family,...

Cake decorating tips and piping questions  Not rated yet
Cake decorating tips and piping questions, The proper consitency of buttercream for making a rose, how to make a paper cone, piping bag advice

Piping Gel Questions  Not rated yet
Piping gel questions and answers, mixing royal icing with edible gold, glazing a cake, colring piping gel