Butter is a prevalent ingredient in most forms of traditional baking. It provides richness and stiffness to the body of the involved dish. Not only that, but the fat provided by the butter helps these dishes form peaks and keep them there. Buttercream icing or frosting is a traditional, popular topping for desserts. This decoration…
You may think that the best appliance in the kitchen is the oven, but the freezer can actually be a baker’s best friend. The freezer helps you cool hot baked goods faster, save leftovers and can also help you make things in advance and be prepared for any party or occasion that pops up. Every…
Baking a cake is something that many people like to do for special occasions. Perhaps you have a birthday coming up and you want to make a special cake to commemorate the event. This is great, but you might be worried about having issues with the frosting melting. This can be especially problematic if the…
Imagine this: a dollop of Cool Whip, cloud-like topping, melting on top of your favorite slice of pie or dessert. Sounds like heaven, right? Here comes the problem that I, too, experienced a lot in the past. Cool Whip can be a delicate frosting and won’t be able to hold its shape for too long….
There are so many kinds of frosting and icings out there that it takes a culinary degree to know how to make them all perfectly. If you aren’t a professional pastry chef (or maybe even if you are!), you may occasionally find that your frostings, icings and ganaches are a little too runny or not…
Are you someone who just can’t resist the mouthwatering allure of a freshly baked cake? You’re not alone. We’ve all been there, standing by the oven, eagerly waiting for the sweet aroma to fill the kitchen so we can get to the fun part: decorating! So, how long should you let the cake cool before you…
Even as a professional pastry chef and wedding cake decorator, there are many times when decorating a cake seems like a lot of work. You have to make the frosting and get it to the right consistency, occasionally dye the frosting, ice the cake perfectly and then constantly switch pastry tips and piping bags as…
Have you ever made a batch of flawless cupcakes or a beautifully baked cake only to find that you are missing ingredients to make some perfect frosting to go with it? We have all been there! You reach for the butter/sugar/flour etc. only to be let down. But you still need frosting to complete your…
Have you seen all of the super cool galaxy frosted or glazed treats on Pinterest and wondered how they do that? We used our Buttercream Frosting Recipe to try making our own and I gotta say, it turned out pretty cool! Once you have your frosting made, color the frosting with Wilton Icing Colors or…
Cupcakes are a wonder and a delight! Hard to find someone who doesn’t like them, right? Plus, they’re super easy to whip up last minute and are beginner-friendly for at-home bakers everywhere. But what happens when you’d like to frost them yet don’t have a piping tip? Despite our trusty Amazon friends offering affordable, multi-functional piping sets, you…