Wednesday, April 26, 2017

How To Make CAKES That Look Like Croissants, Fruit Bowl and Cappuccino For Mother’s Day Surprise!



To celebrate Mother’s Day, I’ve whipped up some of my Ultimate Chocolate cake and an array of delicious buttercreams and frostings and turned it all into something most of us only read about in folklore and fairytales - breakfast in bed! I have my very own Google Assistant to help me with this episode, or should I say… CAKE assistant! Filled with a frothy mug of cappuccino, some sweet croissants and a bowl of fresh fruit, this breakfast in bed is sure to make your mom’s day extra special!

Saturday, April 22, 2017

Cute Unicorn Cupcakes With Magic Horns And Ears!



This week I'm upping my Unicorn game to bring you another version of Unicorn Cupcakes but this time they have cute little magical horns and cute little ears AND super special swirly whirly pastel buttercream...so dreamy!

You will need
Cupcakes
Buttercream
Food colour paste
cling film
piping bag and nozzle
sugarpaste + gum tragacanth OR modelling paste
a paintbrush
vodka/water
gold lustre dust
toothpicks
magic

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VANILLA CUPCAKE RECIPE: http://crmbs.co/BaF1
BUTTERCREAM MASTERCLASS: http://crmbs.co/8q5j
PIPED BUTTERCREAM TECHNIQUES: http://crmbs.co/YbJK

Friday, April 14, 2017

Chocolate Easter Egg Cake



Who knew that Easter tastes like pecan pie and modeling chocolate? Grab the recipes & supplies from this episode --- http://craftsy.me/2nWE1Kc Here's the modeling chocolate tutorial JJR mentioned --- http://craftsy.me/2p0FLnG

Saturday, April 8, 2017

How To Make Cake Pops



Get the full recipe: http://bit.ly/1XZo1ay

Ingredients:
1/2 cup Buttercream Icing
1 box (about 18 ounces) Favorite cake mix
1 box (3.4 ounces) instant pudding and pie filling mix
4 eggs
1 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 bag (14 ounces) Candy Melts®

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray one 13 x 9 x 2 in. sheet pan or two 8 in. or 9 in. round pans with vegetable pan spray.

Step 2
In large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, water and oil; beat at medium speed with electric mixer 2 minutes. Pour into prepared pan.

Step 3
Bake 30-35 minutes for round pans; 35-40 minutes for sheet pan, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes; remove from pan to cooling grid and cool completely. Divide cake in half; freeze one half for future use.

Step 4
In large bowl, use hands to crumble cake until no large chunks remain. Add icing; mix with fingers until well combined. Form mixture into cake balls. Chill in refrigerator at least 2 hours. Melt Candy Melts according to package directions. Dip sticks into melted Candy Melts and insert into cake balls; let set. Wait until candy is completely firm before dipping the pops completely in melted Candy Melts.

Step 5
Makes 48 - 1 tablespoon sized cake ball pops (each about 1-1/4 in. diameter)
Makes 24 - 2 tablespoon sized cake ball pops (each about 1-1/2 in. diameter)
Makes 16 - 3 tablespoon sized cake ball pops (each about 1-3/4 in. diameter)

Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Sugar & Shine Mirror Glaze Cake | Man About Cake



Add sugar and shine with meringues and mirror glaze. Make this cake with JJR's exclusive supply bundle --- http://craftsy.me/2nodNjq Get the recipes and more ideas from this episode --- http://craftsy.me/2ns11kV

Saturday, April 1, 2017

How To: Easter Petit Fours



Treat the family to these delicious Easter-themed small cakes. Add a personal touch by decorating with your favorite Jelly Belly® jelly beans in spring colors. Use your favorite box mix or a homemade recipe.