I love making roses. They are perfect for wedding cakes, anniversary cakes and birthday cakes. They take a little time to create but they are worth it when you see the finished rose.
Watch how I create roses in this step-by-step tutorial.
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How to Colour Fondant Using ProGel
Creating the right colour fondant is an essential step in creating a perfect cake. Watch how I create the perfect shade each time with no streaks.
Stacking a Three Tiered Cake
Stacking a tiered cake is an important step for making wedding cakes. Once you’ve mastered the basics then you can be stacking multiple tiered cakes with ease.
How to Make a Pug Cupcake
Pug cupcakes are a growing trend at the moment and they look really cute as a cupcake topper.
Watch how I’ve created a Pug cupcake topper step-by-step.
How to Create a Sharp Edge on a Cake
Covering a cake with fondant can be a tricky process when you’re starting out. Once you’ve mastered this you can finish it off with a nice sharp edge to make it look tidy.
In this video I will show you how to create a sharp edge using two simple tools.
How to create a Silver Birch Tree Effect
Towards the end of last year I created a 4 tier wedding cake that looked like a Silver Birch tree. Each tier of the cake looked like a slice of Birch tree and on the third tier the bride and groom’s initials were etched into the cake.
Cake and Bake Show: A Learning Curve
November 12-15th 2015 saw the Cake and Bake Show being showcased at Event City, within the grounds of the magnificent Trafford Centre, Manchester.
This was my first huge event. 4 days of selling cupcakes to the public. Want to know how I did and what I’ve learnt from it?
Wedding Venues
I have been privileged to have made a number of wedding cakes over the past year. And I have met some inspirational couples who have specific ideas of the theme behind their weddings. I thoroughly enjoy being part of their ‘big day’.
As a cake decorator I ensure that I deliver all my cakes to the venues to prevent any accidents. The other reason is so that I can be nosey and see some truly spectacular wedding venues.
Living The Dream Update
So it’s been an entire year since I gave up the rat race and decided to start “living the dream!” Do I have any regrets? No. What have I learnt? A lot!
Christmas Eve Traditions
The lead up to Christmas is fun no matter what age you are, but if you have small children in your family it makes it even more exciting!
This year I wanted to share the tradition of giving your family a lovely pre-Christmas Day gift. The Christmas Eve box is a perfect way to settle down as a family before the fun and festivities on Christmas Day.