Tip 233 - Making Grass & Hair


Cake decorating tip 233 is used to make grass and hair on a cake. This is a very simple cake decorating technique that can be used on character shaped cakes as well. It is perfect for making a furry teddy bear or puppy. It's also great to fill in areas on themed cakes such as fishing, football, or gardening cakes with areas of grass.



I have included a cake decorating video to help you learn this simple cake decorating technique. A list of supplies and written instructions are also included below the video.


Video-Cake Decorating Techniques



Cake Decorating Supplies


cake with grassPhoto courtesy of cakebreak

race track cake

Racetrack Cake
Example of cakes with grass using 233 tip.

Cake Decorating Instructions

  • Hold the pastry bag at a 90 degree angle slightly above the surface of the cake

  • Squeeze and immediately lift the bag straight up and stop squeezing

  • Pipe close together or in a cluster to form the grass or hair look

  • If you want your hair or grass to be longer, simply continue to squeeze the bag longer before stopping and pulling away.


Related Cake Decorating Techniques Pages
~Shell Borders, Reverse Shell,~Stars, ~Tip 233-grass and hair, ~Writing, ~Basketweave, ~Cake Decorating Flowers, ~Daisy, ~Frosting Roses, ~Leaves and Stems, ~Rope Border, ~Ruffles, ~Frosting Bows,~Decorating a Shape Cake, ~Fondant Decorating




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