Using fondant allows you to get much more detailed and realistic looking cakes. But some people don't like the taste of fondant so in this cake you have layers of macaron, ganache, cake, salted caramel and no fondant. To make this giant macaron cake you will need: 1 1/2 x my rich Chocolate Cake Recipe Bake ... »
We asked what your favorite bands and artists were and after more than 6000 responses we've tallied up all the votes and the results are in. This was a fun cake to make. If you're new to cake decorating, give yourself a couple of days to make it. One to bake the cakes, ... »
The Walking Dead season 7 is coming oh so soon. I don’t know about you, but I’m not actually sure if I like most zombie shows ... it's not the blood and gore that bother me (I’ve studied human biology units at university and seen my fair share of cadavers). It's more the ... »
One hundred layers of crepes stacked with mascarpone cheese, raspberry sauce and ganache. Sometimes trends on youtube get a little crazy. The one hundred layers trend all started with a young lady putting on over 100 layers of nail polish on her nails. Because that video had a ridiculous amount ... »
Play doh is the best fun for kids of all ages. This huge tub is filled layers of jelly cake smothered in Italian meringue frosting. It tastes gorgeous and because the play doh bucket is molded it is easy to get it looking perfect. To make this play doh cake you will need: 2 ... »
I am so glad Shopkins toys are loved by kids all around the world. The cute little plastic, collectable figures were invented by a fellow Aussie. Had they been around when I was a kid I'm sure that I would have been saving my pocketmoney to get some. To make this ... »
Gravity defying cakes are so much fun, they certainly grab peoples attention at parties. The trick to this hovering watering can cake is some serious hidden supports. Once you've got that set up it is really not so hard to make the cake defy gravity. Competition is now closed CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS: ... »
This week we are making a candy covered, colorful cake that is really easy to make. No fondant skills required! There is a tiny bit on the cake and covering the cake board, but you can skip it if you like. With thanks to King the developers of Candy Crush Jelly Saga for ... »
Oh my goodness, our whole family has become addicted to this game ... all vying for top score in the family. To be honest, the game has absolutely no point - you can't actually win or progress and yet it is mind-numbingly addictive. So in honor of the hours 'wasted' playing the game, I decided to ... »
"Hey Ann, Please could you make a makeup bag with makeup items cake?" I have read that request and many like it hundreds of times. Now finally it is here, for those of you who love make up it's time to get baking. I am over my jet lag and busy working on some exciting new ... »
Spiderman, Spiderman, does whatever a spider can. Okay, but can a spider make kids squeal with delight? Can a spider be sliced up and eaten and leave people asking for more? Well, this Spiderman cake can! This week I had the privilege of going to the YouTube Creator Summit in New York. Yes, Pewdiepie ... »
Ten quick and easy peanut butter recipes that will make every peanut butter fan swoon. This week I had the privilege of being flown to New York for the YouTube Creator Summit. It was so lovely to be spoiled by YouTube, I'm feeling very blessed. Of course, I really miss my gorgeous kids and husband ... »
The dream cake for every baker, a 3D stand mixer cake! If you're a baking enthusiast then I know you'll love making this one for yourself. But how amazing would it be to WIN the real mixer to go with it! Simply fill out the entry form below for your chance ... »
src="https://www.howtocookthat.net/public_html/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/vegan-chocolate-cake-550x335.jpg" alt="Vegan chocolate cake recipe ann reardon howtocookthat" width="550" height="335" data-wp-pid="18877" /> I tried many times to make a truly delicious vegan cake but every recipe seemed to promise much and deliver little. So a few months ago, I put on my food scientist hat and got to... »
One of the things I love most about my YouTube channel and website is interacting with people all over the world. A few weeks ago I asked for your favorite books and you let me know ... by the thousands!! We tallied up all the votes and then I had the fun task of incorporating ... »
I must admit when the requests started flooding in for 'EOS' I had to google it to find out what it was. Lip Balm! That's right, EOS lip balm is cute little spheres of lip goodness that twist open and close perfectly. They are not easy to get your hands on in Australia, ... »
There has been an awakening ... a spinning BB-8 cake!! Yes this cute rolling droid almost stole the show in the new Star Wars movie and I just knew I had to come up with something special to represent his clever mode of transport. Star Wars is a big thing in my house full ... »
HAPPY NEW YEAR! I hope you have a blessed 2016. Thanks for all of your love and support last year. You can see a playlist of all of last years videos here. This beautiful flower cake is made entirely from buttercream and it is easier that you'd think. I'll show you ... »
Only one of my boys ever got attached to a particular teddy... Godfrey was teddy's name. He has to come with us on every trip and once he nearly got lost at a US airport. The other two kids just love all teddies equally and will easily swap which one, if any, ... »
I am really pleased with how this Clash of Clans cake came out. The saliva spraying out of his mouth just finishes it off perfectly. Whether you are good enough at Clash of Clans to represent your country or you can't seem to win many of the battles this cake will ... »
Being a mum of three boys I missed out on the whole Disney princess dress ups and excitement with my own kids. But I have seen the unmistakable joy on a little girls face when they see their favourite character sitting beautifully atop a cake. Big eyes, cute giggles, shy smiles and big nods ... »
Are you ready to get your geek on? Yes this week’s offering is both an optical illusion Space Invaders cake as well as a Disco cake. Take note, to fully appreciate these cakes you simply MUST watch the video because it really MOVES. I’m not talking about moving you emotionally or sparking memories of your ... »
An Inside Out cake, inspired by the Disney Pixar movie that is easy to make and has all the characters on the outside and a surprise on the inside too. Who was your favourite character in the movie? I liked Joy's fun-loving nature and that she wanted to make every memory good. Impossible maybe, but ... »
My four year old is obsessed with LEGO. He loves to build his own creations and engage in imaginative play. And having two older brothers means there is a vast supply of Lego bricks to play with as well as experienced builders to help fuel his imagination. As his birthday approached this year, he was ... »
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 ... »
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