Anyone can make adorable looking cakes through cake decorating. The cake is one of the best points in any occasion aside from the person celebrating that special event. They are far more than just a pastry or a dessert. It makes every occasion special so it needs to be unique and astounding.

Cake decorating requires equipment and skills like fondant-making, creating stencil cutouts for customized cakes and different kinds of frosting and icings.

Cake icing

One of the most important elements in cake designing is the icing. Creating a beautifully iced cake is an art. You must focus intently so that the end result will be smooth and not lumpy. In order to achieve creamy and soft cake icing, you must allow the cake base to cool down. If you put the icing on when the cake is still warm, it will result to tiny bubbles, the color may change and it will run everywhere. For example, if you are icing a wedding cake it will absorb the cake color and turn a pale brown.

To ensure smooth cake icing, you can use a spatula or wide blade to spread the icing all over the cake.

A tip to remember: spread the icing in one direction only, if you have started to spread it horizontally, continue doing so in the same direction while rotating the cake. A deep bowl or mugh of hot water is good to keep close. If the icing starts to stick dip the blade or spatula in the water and continue spreading.

Make fondants

Another cake decorating idea is to use fondant icing. What is fondant? This is solid icing that you can roll into sheets and lay over the cake. Fondant has the versatility to enable you to create figurines in all shapes and colors.

Fondants are made of milk, sugar, and chocolate. Fondants made entirely from chocolate are even possible.

Cake tiers

Another way to design your cake is to have it tiered. Undeniably, cakes in layers are impressive with a classic look. You will need two or three different sized cake boards so that you can layer them to create a tiered cake. You can stack them directly on top of each other or use special columns to give the cake even more height.

Edible accessories

Try visiting the local baking shop near you and head to their display cabinets where you will see edible accessories such as candies that look like pearls, stringed candies, sprinkles, chocolate chips, chocolate bits, and even colored candies. These things are great for designing your cake as well as your mini cakes or cupcakes.

The secret in cake decorating is using your natural eye for beauty. If your cake is looking a little insipid you can liven it up with brightly colored decorations and ribbons. On the other hand, if you feel that the cake has too much color, use edible white pearl candies or some other subtle decoration. Learn how to create a balanced design by using harmonious decorating skills.