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Hello Kitty Cake

Posted on May 24, 2013 by ann

Without so much as a taste, we kissed Hello Kitty goodbye. Sure, the cute cartoon cat is adored around the globe and frequently requested on my YouTube channel, but in our boy-filled home this lovely cake was never going to … Continue reading →

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Mickey Mouse Cupcakes with mickey inside

Posted on February 16, 2013 by ann

Mickey was everywhere, even honeymooners donned mickey hats with veils. It was Disney World after all, but I still did not expect the level of devotion that the adults had for the disney characters. These cupcakes are a tribute to … Continue reading →

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Pirate Cake for DVD Release Event

Posted on September 4, 2012 by ann

You can imagine my kids excitement when I was approached to make a cake for an event to promote the release of the The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists DVD. The event organizer, working on behalf of Sony Pictures … Continue reading →

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Marshmallow Fondant Recipe for cake decorating

Posted on June 2, 2012 by ann

Take two 250g (8.82 ounces) packets of marshmallows and split into white and pink. So you end up with 250g (8.82 ounces) white marshmallows (eat the pink ones or use in hot chocolate). Add one tablespoon of water and microwave … Continue reading →

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The Great Fondant Review – Which fondant is best?

Posted on June 2, 2012 by ann

Which brand of fondant is the best? Which one is smoothest? Whitest? Holds it shape? Here we review and compare between satin ice, duff, fondx, home made, bakels pettinice, orchard, cake art and marshmallow fondant. For this review the homemade … Continue reading →

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Recipe for home-made fondant (sugar paste)

Posted on April 17, 2012 by ann

Fondant Recipe Ingredients 1/2 cup 125ml glucose syrup 1 tablespoon 15ml glycerin 1 tablespoon 14g (0.49 ounces) gelatin 1 tablespoon 15ml water 900g (31.75 ounces) 6 3/4 cups pure icing sugar Extra 1-2 teaspoons of water as needed Fondant Recipe … Continue reading →

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Pirates Band of Misfits 3D Fondant Cake

Posted on April 10, 2012 by ann

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Your flight has been delayed… your flight has been cancelled please collect your baggage. Not the words you want to hear when you have a cake to make! I usually plan ahead sufficiently to ensure that I do not have … Continue reading →

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Gingerbread House Pattern – UP Movie Carls House

Posted on November 27, 2011 by ann

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Are you UP for a challenge? Download the printable pattern below for this gingerbread mansion from the UP movie and start baking. Download the UP Gingerbread House Pattern for $4.99 This is a digital file a download link will be … Continue reading →

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Four different ways to do fondant lettering

Posted on August 25, 2011 by ann

1. Print, Trace, Cut: This is good for logos, like the ninjago one that have specific lettering styles. Print it out on the computer the size that you need and cut it out. Roll out your fondant on some baking … Continue reading →

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How to Make a Lego Ninjago Cake & How to make Italian Meringue

Posted on July 6, 2011 by ann

Italian Meringue Frosting With a new baby in the house this cake needed to be simple to make. We had a lego themed party which went down a treat – read about the party games here. The cake is a layered … Continue reading →

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Sugar Paste / Fondant Basics for Cake Decorating

Posted on April 17, 2011 by ann

Where to get fondant / sugar paste Sugar Paste or Fondant can be purchased from most cake decorating stores, if you don’t have one near you then buy ‘orchard white icing’ from supermarkets if you are Australia. Alternatively you can … Continue reading →

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