In this first segment of a 4-part video tutorial on the topsy turvy cake, I explain the function of counterbalance and demonstrate how to cut and prepare cardboard circles in preparation for carving and frosting a topsy turvy cake tier. … Continue reading
Sometimes we say that a cake “sweats” which implies that the moisture is coming from inside the cake but that’s not true. Here’s what you need to know about cake condensation with explanations on what causes it and how to minimize … Continue reading
This video tutorial introduces the concept of assembling then freezing layer cakes in the baking pan, a professional cake filling method commonly used in bakeries. If you are new to this method, please start here: How to Fill Layer Cakes in … Continue reading
Happy 2016! How were your holidays? Were they sweet? Did you bake your tushes off? Did you get some cool new kitchen gear? After a hiatus of several months, during which I completed a new book manuscript, I’m back on … Continue reading
This tutorial reveals my tips and tricks for torting perfectly tight and symmetrical layer cakes that are taller or higher than the average cake. This technique is a variation of the professional bakery method for filling layer cakes in baking pans. … Continue reading
This style of folded modeling chocolate flower is an adaptation of a Japanese ribbon technique known in English as Tsumami Kanzashi. These flowers make beautiful 3D edible cake decorations. Click below to watch the video and read the article Modeling Chocolate Kanzashi Flowers Click on the link below to watch the … Continue reading
I’ve created a 7 minute long compilation video with all my best tutorials on parchment paper cone piping, Click below to watch the video. Parchment Paper Cone Piping Parchment Paper Cone Piping Click above to watch the video Brought to you … Continue reading
Here are 30 articles about gingerbread cookie & candy house with ideas and inspiration for your holiday baking adventures! click below to read the article >> 30 Gingerbread House Ideas << >> 30 Gingerbread House Ideas << click above to read the article … Continue reading
Wicked Goodies is now on Goodreads and to celebrate, I’m hosting a double giveaway! For those who don’t know about Goodreads, it’s the ultimate online reader zone, a place where you can rate the books you’ve read in order to get more recommendations based on your own likes … Continue reading
This is a five part 3D princess doll cake tutorial with 5 short videos (10 minutes total) demonstrating various techniques with buttercream frosting and modeling chocolate. Click below to access the >>Princess Doll Cake Video Tutorial << Click below to access the >> … Continue reading
Have you ever heard the myth that “freezing cakes is bad?” It’s not true! The freezer is a great tool for cake making, especially when it comes to the engineering of tiered wedding cakes or sculpted cake designs. Here’s how professional bakers freeze cakes … Continue reading
For bakers who sell wedding and stacked cakes, here are my prices for different shaped cakes with explanations as to why certain cakes cost more money than others. Info on how to charge customers for add-on edible decorations is also included. Click below … Continue reading
When faced with the challenge of frosting a classic wedding or special occasion cake with buttercream, the goal is to make it look crisp and symmetrical. This is entirely possible with the right technique and some practice! 3 Keys to Smooth Cake Frosting #1 Start … Continue reading
WARNING Naughty Cake Alert! Here is a Wicked Goodies tutorial on how to make a vajayjay cake decorated with smooth buttercream and modeling chocolate. This article includes a map to the vajayjay cake’s anatomy. If you are not okay with graphic hoo-ha imagery then please turn … Continue reading
Here are some free chocolate cake writing templates that you can download to use for practicing or for decorating cakes in a wonky style font including the uppercase and lowercase alphabet, Happy Birthday, Happy Anniversary, Congratulations, Best Wishes and Bon Voyage. … Continue reading
Beta Testing is Now Closed. Thank you to those who participated! This week, I am beta-testing a new video ebook about the fundamentals of cake frosting with buttercream. I am currently looking for individuals to give the material a test … Continue reading
Happy almost 4th of July! This tutorial demonstrates how to make modeling chocolate flags for draping over the chocolate banisters of a ferry boat cake. These edible flag cake decorations are red white and blue but you could make them in any color to … Continue reading
This video tutorial demonstrates how to make lace or garter belt cake wraps made of white and dark modeling chocolate decorated with piped chocolate. Click below for the full tutorial: >> VIDEO: Chocolate Garter Belt Tutorial << >> VIDEO: Chocolate Garter Belt Tutorial << Brought to you by … Continue reading
WARNING! ***Naughty Cake Tutorial Alert*** Here is a free video tutorial on how to make a chocolate cock cake topper. No real body parts are shown however there are some graphic photos of edible willies. Click below to check out my >> Chocolate … Continue reading
Part of what it means to be Wicked Goodies is to be naughty as well as nice in the dessert department. However I understand that a certain percentage of readers get squirmy when it comes to body part cakes. For the … Continue reading