How to Level Cake Layers

How to Level Cake Layers

Before building a cake, I first make sure the top of my cake layers are flat and leveled. This is important when filling and stacking a cake to prevent the layers from imploding or sliding. I find that usually, there is a slight hump that needs to be trimmed. This...
9 Must-Have Tools to Decorate a Cake

9 Must-Have Tools to Decorate a Cake

My cake decorating tools have been vital to creating cakes like a pro. Having the proper tools can not only make the experience fun but can save you time. The tools I have listed are ones I use and still have since the beginning of my cake journey. This post may...
How to Make a Mini Chocolate Drip Cake

How to Make a Mini Chocolate Drip Cake

Mini cakes look cute and simple but don’t let that fool you. These cakes need just as much attention as regular-sized cakes. I treat this cake just like I would any other by leveling my cake layers, filling it with buttercream, and crumb coating. See how I made...
How to Make Marbled  Cakesicles

How to Make Marbled Cakesicles

Cakesicles are a cute name for a small treat similar to cake pops. These treats are filled with cake and coated with chocolate. The big difference is that cakesicles are made using a chocolate mold that is shaped like a popsicle. This post may contain affiliate links....
My Cake Decorating Journey

My Cake Decorating Journey

It was spring 2013. I was an Army wife, a stay-at-home mom with a one-year-old, going through our first PCS (permanent change of station) from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, to Vilseck, Germany. Being away from family and friends, I needed an outlet to tune out all the...