Easy and Hassle Free Cake Decorating Ideas

Easy Cake Decorating Ideas

Cake decorating is not an easy task especially to those who have no prior experience. Do not fret! Below are some easy-to-do cake decorations that barely cost any effort and money.

Manipulating you icing:

Icing is very versatile and is often easy to work with. Try basic patterns that you can come up with and add them on the side of your cake. If you have great penmanship, write an inscription on the cake, preferably in long hand or Old English alphabet. This will give you cake a simple and sophisticated design.

When it comes to frosting, always remember to frost the sides first because they are the hardest to cover. Then apply the icing thinly to make a clean design. And never frost the cake when it is still warm, it will melt away instantly.

Designs:

When you are in the stage of coloring, remember to use cane sugar instead of beet sugar in you icing. Cane sugar can hold the color longer than beet sugar. Use glycerin to liven up the food coloring. When it is exposed to the sun, the color is stripped from the food coloring. Powdered food color is another new great variant for decorating because it retains the natural color.

When dealing with cakes with shape, they are easier to decorate than other cakes. All you have to do is find a great color frosting and cover it all around. The shape does the work for you.

Take advantage of centerpieces, birthday cakes with numbers on it can make up for the whole cake, just make sure to pick a great looking number and match the color with the frosting. Find centerpieces that fit the theme of the event.

Always know whom you are baking for. The more you know the person or event the cake is for, the easier it is to whip up designs. And when you are using gum paste (which is very easy to make), try to make the most of it. It is like clay but easier to work with. Animals and flowers are very easy to do with gum paste, just find a picture and follow the shape. It is easier than it looks.

Be creative. Use round marshmallows to make snowmen for winter themed cakes. Just use toothpicks or anything sticky to attach them to one another. Use cookie cutters too. Find exciting shapes and cut the gum paste according to the theme of your cake. It is hassle free and effortless.

Use fruits to liven up your design. The key to great cake design is matching. You can’t just throw all the designs you can think of onto the cake. They have to match each other. The colors of everything have to match one another. Find fruits that are bright in color. Use strawberries for valentine cakes. For ice cream cakes, place a banana split as a centerpiece. It is funny and ironic.

So remember, cake decorating is easy and fun. You might not get it right the first time, but in a matter of time, you will be doing it like a pro. The important thing is thinking about who will be benefiting from your cake as I mentioned above. It does not matter what you want just as long as you can get it right for whomever you are making it. In addition, of course, it will not hurt to add a little of yourself in every design. Happy New Year dear reader!