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Birthday Cake Decorating Instructions

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You might find it interesting to know that the first cakes baked in the US were actually just small loaves of sweet bread. Just imagine how far we have come. This would be good news for the home bakers, with the huge collection of recipes to choose from. Virtually anyone can bake wonderful cakes. The right thing to do if you are keen is to invest in a good set of cake making tools.

Every cake worth merit starts with a smooth icing; cakes need to cool completely before they are iced and decorated. You can prevent crumbs from damaging your dicing layer by starting with a thin base of frosting. Leave them to cool off in the refrigerator for 20 minutes before you do anything else. The icing will be set and all crumbs will not surface to the crucial layers where your decorations will be. Without having to worry about crumbs, you can start having a great time decorating your cake.

You can apply the next layer using an icing spatula to make the job so much easier. Start at the sides by smoothing the icing nicely using the icing spatula. Dip the spatial in cold water before you use them, it makes the job easier. To smooth the top, dip the spatula in cold water and holding it horizontally over the top of the cake. Start at the farthest point and drag the spatula towards you.

Keeping it Simple

Smoothing the icing is no easy job; in fact some claims that it is actually the hardest part of all. There is no substitute for practice. Rejoice if you can do it right, it is the hardest part.

One good alternative to icing tops are sugar coated powders that are dusted across the surface of the cake. Use a stencil for a more elaborate experience or you can use powdered sugar for a dusted look. One good addition is to see edible cake decorations. The use of sprinkles, candy, nuts, and coconut pressed into the icing before it sets, will make your cake stand out.

The use of cardboard combs can make your icing looks textured. You can make a piping by using a pastry bag and a metal tip held together with a coupler. This is the fun part-you may create flowers, shells, cones, in fact anything you can think of! Fill your bag with one cup of icing and start decorating your cake. Use your other hand to guide the tip. Take the opportunity to learn the right piping technique.

If you wish, fondant is another great way to decorate your cake. Fondants are used to cover cakes, kneaded and rolled to create a beautiful classic look. Used to created 3-D design, they are exceptionally elegant.

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The author has been cake decorating since she was a teenager. In her current life, she enjoys writing quick and helpful tips and essays on such subjects as sending flowers as cool birthday gifts

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