| Cake decorating is a hobby and a delight for all | | | | piping bags and syringes. These are basic tools that |
| seasons. What better way to keep the family happy | | | | shape the icing as it come from the bag onto the |
| than to bake them a sweet tasting cake for that | | | | cake. Examples of tips for your piping bag or syringe |
| special occasion, or maybe just to show you care. | | | | are drop flower, leaf, basketweave and round. |
| It is important before you even begin to bake your | | | | You should also decide how many layers your cake is |
| cake that you decide what you are going to actually | | | | going to have. A wedding cake for example usually |
| decorate it with. You have a variety of options. | | | | consists of multiple layers, each getting smaller as the |
| Most cakes are commonly topped with icing or | | | | cake reaches the top. We've all seen them! If you are |
| frosting of which there are a multitude, including | | | | baking a simple cake at home then you are going to |
| Buttercream Icings, Caramel Icings, Peanut Butter Icings | | | | keep it to one layer. Birthday cakes are usually a single |
| and many, many others. There is also fondant, | | | | layer also. |
| marzipan and butter cream which are also types of | | | | Layered cakes usually have some sort of filling in |
| icing. Other icings to consider which aren't so common | | | | between each layer like cream, or custard. |
| are those made with a mixture of sugar and cream | | | | Thinking of baking a cake for your kids next birthday |
| cheeses. The simplest icing you can make is called | | | | party? These cakes should be made considering the |
| Glace and is basically made with water and icing | | | | points above but the occasion itself obviously has to |
| sugar. | | | | be taken into consideration when choosing your |
| The ingredients of your icing consist of sugar, water, | | | | toppings, covering and layering. Birthday cakes are |
| butter, egg whites and milk. I would imagine most | | | | usually made with colored frosting with some novelty |
| homes would have a plentiful supply of these | | | | toys used to put atop the cake. |
| ingredients but it's always a good idea to check before | | | | Valentine cakes which wouldn't have been considered |
| you get started. | | | | a few years ago are now becoming popular. In this |
| The finished cake can also be garnered with sprinkles | | | | case one would choose the appropriate color and |
| which are little piece of candy and add a nice texture | | | | topping for the occasion with those little added extras |
| and decoration to your cake. | | | | that are going to make the cake special. |
| If you are going to turn your cake decorating into a | | | | Whatever the occasion, like any hobby, the more care |
| business or even a common feature of your home life | | | | you put into your cake decorating, the more you will |
| then there are tools you can use to enhance your | | | | ultimately get back. |
| cake decorating abilities. Two of the most used are | | | | |