Cake Decorating Tips

Here are some great cake decorating tips taken from the most common questions I receive from readers.

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Here are a few common questions

The easiest and best way to level cakes.

What kind of supplies do I need to start cake decorating?

How much cake batter do I need to feel my cake pan?

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Cake Decorating Questions From You

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how to stack cakes
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How much icing for cupcakes?
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Icing grease on ribbon
How to keep icing grease from coming thru on ribbon?

Answer:
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Smooth Icing
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Dairy free icing
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Freezing with or without fondant. Not rated yet
If I am freezing a cake to retain moisture but covering with fondant, Should I freeze with or without the fondant?

chocolate ganache Not rated yet
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Questions on freezing cakes.

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What type of frosting is best used in summer so that it will not melt, crack and slide (fall)?

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Do tips have names? Not rated yet
Do decorating tips have names? Are the numbers just the size?

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Cream Cheese Icing Under Fondant? Not rated yet
Can i put fondant on a red velvet cake with cream cheese icing under the fondant instead of buttercream? My daughter likes the look of fondant but wants ...

making a bigger portion for 45 people Not rated yet
Hi there, if I was to make a cake for 45 people, do I double/triple my ingredients?

Many thanks

Hello,
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What is powdered food color? Not rated yet
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Refrigerating Frosting Not rated yet
Can you prepare your frosting ahead of time and keep it in the fridge?

Answer~

I would recommend refrigerating the icing if you are not going to ...

Best brand of cake mixes Not rated yet
When baking and decorating cakes what is the best brand of cake mix to use? What do you recommend?

Answer~

Cake mixes are great, and there are actually ...

Meringue Powder Not rated yet
Do I need to use Meringue Powder?

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