Now that we have covered baking the perfect cake, frosting and piping basics, as well as the basic recipes for frosting cakes, it’s time to add a little pizzazz to our cakes. Fondant is one of the ...

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Cakes are getting more intricate and beautiful thanks to food reality shows and celebrity pastry chefs. Fondant is the key to a truly unique cake — and with a little practice you can create beautiful ...

You have some experience baking for your family or for a neighborhood baker. You have taken classes in cake decorations. You are a fan of the Discovery Channel show, Cake Boss, which chronicles the ...

Is there a difference between fondant and sugar paste? Fondant icing and sugar paste are the same thing. Different brands use different names, with professional products usually called sugar paste ...

This story comes from the Institute of Culinary Education, which has campuses in New York City and Los Angeles, as well as online programs. On a recent first day of class for the Art of Cake ...

Last week we learned the basics with fondant and how to create shapes and designs. This week we are taking our fondant skills to the next level by covering a cake with it. Don’t just stop decorating ...