Great things come from small beginnings. Cakes started out from sweetbread made into small loaves. Cakes now are wonderfully made delighting everyone who bites into them. You do not have to be intimidated with the sleek and elaborate cake decorating by pastry chefs. The right tools will give your cake decorating efforts a tremendous boost.
-Smooth icing always looks great on any cake. Before putting the icing and decorations, the cake needs to be cooled completely first. Keep the crumbs from the icing by having a subtle frosting base coat that is not as stiff as your regular layer would be. After applying the coat, place the cake for 20 min. in refrigerator. It will set the crumbs and the icing in its place leaving you free in your cake decorating. Start by applying the regular icing layers on your cake.
-With icing spatula, apply and smoothen out the icing for the second coat. The sides will be smooth as you run the spatula along its parameter. Dipping the metal spatula in cold water and horizontally holding it will give you a smooth top. Begin spreading the icing from the farthest part easing it towards you. Do this with your two hands.
-Some chefs insist that the right way to smoothen the icing is the most crucial part in cake decorating. Mastering the process will put you right up there up with the professionals. A smooth and cleanly decorated cake will make a great present. Powdered sugar can be dusted on top of the cake instead of regular icing. Stencils maybe use for details, or for a clean looks you may opt for powdered sugar.
-Setting any candy, sprinkles, coconut or nuts before setting the icing will make a very nice decoration, adding to the fact that it is edible. It will produce a simple yet beautiful design.
-For a textured look, make use of little cardboard comb. Stores for baking supply has this stuff, you can buy it there.
-You can make piping by fitting pastry bag with metal tip held by coupler. Cake decorating calls for the need of this tool because it will be used in creating the intricate design in your cake such as flowers, names, lines and many more. By filling a cup of icing to the bag, start making the design by keeping a steady pressure while doing the design. It would be best to practice first with the pipe before making any designs.
-Fondant is characterized by the white smooth appearance. Complicated cake decorating tasks use this to make 3-D designs. The taste is less than that of butter cream but the cake will have an elegant and sleek design.
You can also make beautiful cakes in your home armed with the right practice and know how's. These simple tips can boost your cake decorating tremendously.
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