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Making Run Outs

Making Run-Outs Run-outs can be piped onto the cake or onto a piece of waxed paper which has been secured with masking tape to ensure that there are no creases.  Draw the shapes onto the paper then pipe the outlines, which can then be flooded to fill the center with a smooth, slightly domed surface.  Always [...]

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Making Piping Bags

Making a Waxed Paper Piping Bag and Using a Piping Bag Piping bags for icing are simple to make at home. Make one for each color you will need and if you are using the same color with different size tips, then make one for each tip size and have ready before you start decorating.  This [...]

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Apricot Glaze

Apricot Glaze 1/2 cup apricot jam and 1 tbsp. water Heat the apricot jam in a pan with the water, then rub through a sieve to remove any lumps. Return tot the pan and heat until boiling before brushing carefully over the cake.

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Lining A Cake Pan

Lining A Cake Pan Lining pans is important so that the cakes come out of the pan without breaking or sticking to the base of the pan.  This method is simple, but will help ensure your cakes success. Place the pan on a piece of waxed paper, draw around the base with a pencil and cut out [...]

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Chocolate Leaves

Creating Chocolate Leaves for your Cake... It is best to use real leaves that have a shiny surface on them.  Clean and dry your leaves first. Melt chocolate in a double boiler (sometimes you can use a microwave - but be very careful not to burn the chocolate). Place a piece of wax paper down and your [...]

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Lettering Made Easy

Trace the outline of your cake pan onto a piece of wax paper - then cut around the outline.  Write or Trace your letters (if you are doing a design on your cake be sure to place the letters on the paper in the spot you want so you don't loose your design) onto this [...]

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Sugar Paste Icing

Sugar Paste IcingAlthough time consuming to make... it is an item you can make and store in your refrigerator for several months and use it as needed! 1 lb powdered sugar5 oz. Water1/2 tsp of your favorite extract flavoring Put the powdered sugar, water and extract into a heavy pan and heat on low, stirring continuously, [...]

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Carmelizing Nuts

Caramelizing Nuts Recipe6 Tbs Superfine Sugar6 Tbs WaterNuts (you can roast slightly in the oven if you would like additional taste) In a heavy pan dissolve sugar and water over low heat.  Continue to heat until mixture starts to change color (this is when it becomes carmelized).  Toss in the nuts, making sure they are all covered.  [...]

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Choosing The Right Icing

How To Choose the Right Icing Proper consistency is the key to making decorating icing that will shape the petals of a flower, show the details of a border or cover the surface of a cake. It's important that you use the recommended icing and consistency for any technique. As a general rule, flowers require a [...]

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Cake Release Recipe

April's Handy TIps:   Quick Easy CHEAP Cake Release 1 cup shortening 3/4 cup oil 1 cup flour Mix well, store in an airtight container. When you go to use it simply use a pastry brush and brush it into your pan like you would if you were greesing it and then flouring. Then add your cake mix [...]

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