Let’s talk about Royal Icing Consistency. Learn how to get it right and how to use different consistencies for different decorating projects. Any cookie decorator will tell you that getting the thickness of royal icing right is a game changer. It’s a single most important thing in the world of cookie decorating. Today I’m going … Read More about Royal Icing Consistency [Video]
How to make an easy Baileys Tiramisu dessert without eggs. JUMP TO RECIPE Layered desserts are one of my favorites to make and to dig in to. Tiramisu is one of them. Layer Irish Cream mascarpone filling with coffee dipped ladyfingers. Let it rest to perfection and enjoy dusted with a dark cocoa powder. BAILEYS … Read More about Baileys Tiramisu
Have you ever wondered how to make a Concrete Texture Royal Icing? JUMP TO RECIPES AND TOOLS I’ve been eyeing images of modern Concrete Cakes on Instagram for months. They are so gorgeous. An I love this minimalist decorating approach, too. My favorites are from Don’t Tell Charles. This cake artist makes beautiful concrete buttercream … Read More about Concrete Texture Royal Icing
This Sweet Bread Dough is my favorite to use when I make Kolache, Sweet Filled Rolls, Poppy Seed Roll, Cinnamon Rolls, Walnut Crescents, Peach Bread and more. This is my updated recipe from 2010. JUMP TO RECIPE SWEET BREAD DOUGH RECIPE Recipe is really easy to make. This Sweet Bread Dough is really easy to … Read More about Sweet Bread Dough
My Favorite Cut Out Cookie Recipes. I first wrote this post in 2011. It was time to update it with new recipes. Enjoy. 1. BASIC SUGAR COOKIES This is a recipe I use the most when I make decorated cookies. Almost always I use Vanilla and Almond to flavor my cookie dough. I like addition … Read More about Cut Out Cookie Recipes
Treat your mom to a pretty Cherry Blossom Cake on Mother’s Day. JUMP TO RECIPE AND TOOLS Dainty buttercream cherry blossoms look beautiful on cakes. They add a perfect finishing touch to any celebration cake from a birthday cake, Spring or a wedding cake. And today I’m going to show you how to make a … Read More about Cherry Blossom Cake
Let’s make mini Raspberry Meringue Tarts adorned with Chocolate Flamingos nested in a soft, delicious rose meringue topping. This Raspberry Tart recipe combines 5 of my favorite things. Mini tarts, raspberry curd, billowy meringue, pink and flamingos. I’ve always been a huge fan or Meringue desserts. They are one of my favorites. JUMP TO RECIPES … Read More about Raspberry Meringue Tarts
Make a pretty Mason Jar Cake. You can never go wrong with flowers. Real or piped with a silky smooth Swiss Buttercream. Flowers never disappoint. Today I’m going to share with your how to make beautiful buttercream hydrangea and ranunculus flowers and how to decorate a cake with them. JUMP TO RECIPE AND TOOLS BUTTERCREAM … Read More about Mason Jar Cake
These Chocolate Lace Cookies are equally delicious as they are beautiful. JUMP TO RECIPE AND TOOLS CHOCOLATE LACE COOKIES Have you ever thought of using chocolate to decorate cookies? These chocolate lace cookies are so easy to make. Sure, you can use royal icing or edible lace products to create delicate and eye catching lace … Read More about Chocolate Lace Cookies
I’m finally sharing my easy to make homemade Gluten Free Sugar Cookies. This Gluten Free Sugar Cookie recipe is perfect for making cut out cookies. Cookies don’t spread during baking. They have a delicious melt in your mouth texture and are perfect for cookie decorating. JUMP TO RECIPE GLUTEN FREE CUT OUT SUGAR COOKIES INGREDIENTS … Read More about Gluten Free Sugar Cookies
Today I’m going to share with you how to make Decorated Rooster Cookies. JUMP TO RECIPE AND TOOLS I have 2 rooster related memories. First one is from my childhood and not so fun. I was about 3 years old, playing in my grandparents’ backyard when an aggressive rooster attacked me. I don’t recall seeing … Read More about Rooster Cookies
Today I’m going show how I make homemade Mini Tart Shells. JUMP TO RECIPE MINI TART SHELLS COOKIE DOUGH I honestly love working with this cookie dough. Not only I use it to make my homemade mini tart shells but I also use it as a base for my my Linzer Cookies. And it is … Read More about Mini Tart Shells
Inspired by our visit to a butterfly conservatory I created beautiful DIY Royal Icing Butterflies. Butterflies are a little magic of nature. Few years back we visited White River Gardens at Indianapolis Zoo. Each year from March to September the Hilbert Conservatory is filled with free flying butterflies. In this updated 2019 version of my … Read More about Royal Icing Butterflies
Surprise your family and friends with these cute candy-filled 3D Easter Basket Cookies. JUMP TO RECIPES AND TOOLS I love when I get the opportunity to collaborate with my friend Amber from SweetAmbs . Today we are celebrating the arrival of Spring and Easter with our beautiful 3D Easter Egg Cookie Treats! Amber is sharing … Read More about 3D Easter Basket Cookies
Today I’m going to show you how I made this chocolate river Willy Wonka Cake. JUMP TO TOOLS AND RECIPES Let’s get right to cake decorating, shall we? GIANT CUPCAKE PAN To bake the cakes I used my Giant Silicone Cupcake Molds. When using a giant cupcake pan it is best to use a heating … Read More about Willy Wonka Cake
