วันพุธที่ 29 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2553

Cake Decorating Ideas You Can Use

Cake decorating is an art that can be enjoyed and appreciated by everyone. There is no better way than to have great pleasure than to present a beautifully decorated cake at a celebration. This is so true especially when the event is for a child or loved one. Usually the cake is the centrepiece of any party or gathering. The art of cake decorating can be defined as taking a plain cake and turning it into an edible piece of art.

Decorating cakes take patience, time, practice, and steady hands. Taking a few basic lessons in decorating can be very helpful for the beginners. Cake decorating contests are all over the channels offering large monetary awards. But the true reward is not with the money but in the satisfaction that the bakers have when presenting their edible masterpieces. These contests are showcasing the skills of talented cake decorators.

Beginning cake decorators may choose to spend less time on making the cake itself. Some tips from bakers have suggested that home cake decorators take a short cut and use a good box cake mix. By adding a few extra ingredients in the cake batter, the cake will have a taste close to homemade. Cake decorating takes many hours of preparation before the actual process begins.

Good decorating bags, tips, and spatulas are essential needs in the kitchen when decorating. A good food color is vital to achieving the bold and rich colors desired. Use an oven thermometer to make sure the oven is heating to the proper temperature before baking. Always begin the decorating process with a level cake or cake layers. Keep your work area clean, cool, and organized.

Some may choose to stay away from cake decorating and order theirs from the grocery store or bakery. Not everyone has the skills needed to decorate successfully. The interest has to be very strong to develop mastery in cake decorating. You can not be a good cake decorator just by looking at beautiful work of others. There are some back-stage tricks and techniques involved. If you are serious you should spend some time to learn those.

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