by Lenora Ross | Feb 7, 2025 | Cake Basics, Tutorials
If you’ve ever tried to frost a cake and ended up with a lumpy, uneven mess—I feel your pain. One minute, you’re confidently spreading buttercream, and the next, your cake looks like it barely survived an avalanche. 😩 Here’s the truth: cake smoothing is a skill that...
by Lenora Ross | Oct 31, 2024 | Fondant Cakes, Tutorials
If you’re looking to create a unique and eye-catching cake for a soccer fan, a 3D soccer ball cake is a fantastic choice! I made this for one of my former neighbor’s son, and it was such a hit that I wanted to share the steps with you. You don’t have to be a pro to...
by Lenora Ross | Oct 31, 2024 | Fondant Cakes, Tutorials
For my daughter’s 8th birthday, she requested a ballerina-themed cake. Every year, I love to ask her what kind of cake she wants, and each time, she comes up with something unique and fun. Over the years, we’ve done a flower crown cake for her 12th birthday, a...
by Lenora Ross | Sep 5, 2024 | Buttercream, Cake Basics, Tutorials
Piping multiple colors on a cake or cupcake can seem intimidating, especially if you’re aiming for that perfect swirl of vibrant hues. But what if I told you there’s an easy, no-waste method that makes this seemingly tricky task completely effortless? Yes, you can...
by Lenora Ross | Sep 4, 2024 | Buttercream, Tutorials
Every year for my daughter’s birthday, I take on the special task of making and decorating her cake. It’s become a tradition, and while there have been a few birthdays where I didn’t make the cake, most of the time, I love creating it, and she looks...
by Lenora Ross | Mar 7, 2024 | Cake Basics, Tutorials
It can be really frustrating to put in so much effort to bake a cake only to have it stick to the pan when you try to remove it. Most people, I believe, have experienced this at some point in their lives. I have an easy approach to keep cakes from sticking to the pan...
