A pretty topsy turvy cake with different flavours on each layer so everyone is happy. Beautiful fresh flowers are a fast way to finish off the cake and I'll show you the trick to keeping them looking good. Thanks to everyone who came and said "Hi" at vidcon. It was lovely to meet you all! To make this ... »
The new version of the Surprise Cakes App is finally ready for you. There were a couple of hiccups along the way to getting this one released, including one that involved a complete rebuild from our app programmer. So before you ask in the comments, 'why isn't it free?' Spare a thought for the many ... »
Big Hero 6 is such a lovely movie for all ages. Being a mum of boys I especially appreciated the brotherly love displayed by Tadashi. I think everyone fell in love with the big cuddly and slightly clumsy baymax. Secretly I think we'd all like a personal care assistant to look out for us. This cake depicts Baymax ... »
Ever been stuck without a piping bag or the right tip? These hacks will save your cake. Eight different ways to cut a plastic bag to make it pipe these fast and easy designs. Click here for my buttercream recipes. 1. The easiest cut of all- the line Create a fine line for ... »
Epic Minecraft cake village with no fondant, just frosting, chocolate and sprinkles... yummmm! Lets face it you are either a minecraft fan or you know one. This is a really fun cake to make. If you're short on time just make the building blocks and in the true spirit of minecraft let the guests ... »
It's nearly star wars day. May the 4th be with you. My husband requested a Star Wars cake for his birthday this year, a millennium falcon to be precise. As the millennium falcon is largely monochromatic, but highly detailed, I thought it would be the ideal candidate for a silicone mold. The desert cake part is easy ... »
It's birthday season in our family. If you're not after a themed cake then my favourite would have to be a layered mousse cake. This one has strawberry mousse, lemon gel, sponge cake topped with italian meringue and fresh strawberries. It is oh so yum! You can't put fondant over a mousse cake directly as the ... »
My little pony, my little pony. What is friendship all about? If you know the song, sing along and get baking because this cake will be popular in your household. It's covered in m&m's and only the tiniest bit of fondant for the details. And I've developed a brand new frosting recipe ... »
The Frozen Fever short movie played before the Cinderella movie. It was short and sweet. Elsa made elaborate plans to spoil Anna on her birthday, one of which was a party with an enormous four tiered cake. Big enough for a wedding. I've made a mini version for you here. Spoiler alert: Elsa falls sick ... »
Disney has a knack for making movies magical. In their latest film, Cinderella's ball gown bounced beautifully as she descended the staircase. It glittered and shone as she danced with the prince and flowed dramatically behind her as she ran back to the carriage, revealing all those luscious layers of fabric. This Cinderella cake recreates ... »
Today we are making a Marvel Avengers cake with Iron Man's mask, Thor's hammer, Captain America's shield, Hawkeye's bow and arrow and of course Hulk's massive green fist smashing through the top of the cake. HULK SMASH! This one was for a birthday party held at a public venue and it actually created a bit ... »
Now you can make your very own Popin Cookin style mini cake kit at home. Give these as a cute gift for birthdays or use as a fun activity with the kids. A few weeks ago I did a Popin Cookin video and had hundreds of requests for a mini version you can make yourself ... ... »
Valentines Day, for some its a celebration of true love for others like Liz Lemon in 30 Rock, it's a reminder that she is still single. Here's a broken heart cake modelled on the one in the Taylor Swift song 'Blank Space'. In the video, Taylor gets involved with a guy only to be broken-hearted. ... »
A good chocolate frosting glistens, it's deep chocolate colour tempts, it melts in your mouth leaving you with a moist rich chocolate flavour. Well that is what you hope for, not all chocolate frostings are equal. Today we are making seven different frosting recipes and putting them through a taste test to find out ... »
Since making the high heel cake tutorial requests have been coming in thick and fast for a converse shoe cake. You can make this chuck Taylor All Star sneaker in any colour that your recipient wishes. Or if you're brave why not try making a patterned one. Did you know Nike owns converse? They bought ... »
Take the stress out of Christmas dessert. Make this cheesecake ahead, freeze it and defrost it in the fridge on the day you need it. Piled high with gooey mars bars, chocolate brownie and ganache, it's sure to leave everyone wanting more. I don't feel ready for Christmas. The school holidays have begun. Here ... »
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? Spongebob Squarepants! This weeks video tutorial shows you how to make a 3D spongebob cake in the style of the 'spongebob out of water' movie. How To Cook That recently won a Taste Award for Best Food Program as well as Australia's best cooking blog. Thanks everyone ... »
Adventure Time come on and grab your friend, we'll go to very distant lands. With Jake the dog and Finn the human. The fun will never end. It's adventure time! Using just two round cakes, some buttercream and fondant, you can make Finn the human holding BMO with his backpack sitting next to him. I've been ... »
Christmas is coming, how exciting! I love the carols, trees, twinkling lights, advent calendars and of course the kids' delighted faces on Christmas morning. Giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to the winners - Australia: Amy Watson, USA: karatinajr, Canada: Cassandra Taylor and in New Zealand Phoenix Down. Christmas Gingerbread House Recipe Makes enough dough to make one ... »
Easy and fun Penguins of Madagascar cake and a candy penguins tutorial. Aren't those little guys just so cute. I had fun this week making this penguins cake. It is so easy. It just uses two round cakes. And my boys came up with the idea of making cute little candy penguins using black jelly ... »
Chocolate, peanut bomb with caramel sauce. This is rich, crunchy, gooey and impressive - you've got to make it for your friends, or just for you. Pour over the hot caramel sauce and watch the top melt open and then dive your spoon into the rich goodies that await inside. To make the chocolate ... »
A unicorn magically appears on top of this rainbow cake. Seriously you need to watch the video - this is a high tech cake! Did you know apple individually reviews every app and update that is uploaded to their store? Great unless you're waiting for an app to be approved, with no particular time frame you ... »
Inspired by a $20K lively pink hand bag, this handbag cake is a delicious and affordable alternative for those of us who would never dream of spending that much on an accessory. I always smile when people comment on YouTube that 'she must have made it hundreds of times before'. The video you see is ... »
Little girls everywhere have fallen in love with the Disney Frozen movie, watching it repeatedly. Singing the 'Let It Go' song until parents don't want to hear it anymore. Come birthday time they are of course wanting an Elsa cake. This one is as magical as the movie character herself with a flowing dress and ... »
All your favourite Apps on two iPad cakes. A few weeks ago I asked you to name your favourite Apps and the response was absolutely huge! So after adding them all up, here are the most requested icons squeezed onto two iPad cakes. I'll show you two methods to make this cake in the video ... »
