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January 13, 2020 · In: Featured, Tutorials

3 Ways to Make Fondant Decorations with a Tasty by Wilton Kit

I’m a buttercream cake lover through and through, but when it comes to making handmade decorations and cake toppers, fondant is my jam. It’s essentially like playdoh (but edible!) that…

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My 9 year old niece, Evy, wanted to make the snick My 9 year old niece, Evy, wanted to make the snickerdoodle cake from my book with me and it was so so special! ♥️ She did it ALL – made the cake batter, added the cinnamon sugar swirl into the cake pans, filled and stacked the cake layers, crumb coated, and decorated the cake (which included ROLLING the cake through the cinnamon-sugar topping) 👏🏼🥳 we had so much fun + I couldn’t be more proud of her!⁣
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Recipe for this Snickerdoodle Cake on pg. 166 of my book, “Anyone Can Cake”! ⁣
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⁣#snickerdoodlecake #snickerdoodle #cakedecorating #bakinglove #cake #cakelover #anyonecancake #littlechef #bakingwithkids #buttercreamcake #layercake #cakeideas #cakesofinstagram #baking
CREAM CHEESE BUTTERCREAM 🎂 this frosting recipe CREAM CHEESE BUTTERCREAM 🎂 this frosting recipe is so delicious and stable enough for cake decorating – filling, frosting, AND piping! There are a couple things that make it extra stable: brick-style cream cheese (not the spread) and cornstarch ✨ Pair it with the carrot cake recipe in my last Reel for a VERY good time: ⁣
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CREAM CHEESE BUTTERCREAM⁣
YIELD: 3 Cups⁣
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INGREDIENTS: ⁣
1/2 Cup (113g) unsalted butter, room temperature⁣
8 Oz (226g) full-fat cream cheese, room temperature brick-style, not the spread⁣
4 Cups (480g) powdered sugar⁣
1/4 Cup (32g) cornstarch optional*⁣
1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract⁣
1/4 tsp salt⁣
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INSTRUCTIONS:⁣
1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and cream cheese on medium-high until light, fluffy, and uniform (no lumps), about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, sift together the powdered sugar and cornstarch (if using).⁣
2. Turn the mixer to low speed and add the powdered sugar/cornstarch mixture a few cups at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition and scraping down the bowl and paddle as needed. Add the vanilla and salt and mix on low for another minute, until fully combined and smooth.⁣
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*Cornstarch helps thicken the consistency of the cream cheese buttercream without adding any flavor. I highly recommend it if you’re using this frosting to pipe intricate details.⁣
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Click the link in my bio for the full recipe + cake pairing ideas https://sugarandsparrow.com/cream-cheese-buttercream-recipe/⁣
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⁣#creamcheesefrosting #creamcheesebuttercream #cakedecorating #bakinglove #cakes #cakelovers #creamcheese #buttercream #frosting #cakeideas #cakesofinstagram #bake #baking
CARROT CAKE (recipe below) 🥕🎂 Y’all have b CARROT CAKE (recipe below) 🥕🎂 Y’all have been asking for a carrot cake recipe for YEARS and I finally whipped one up for my book, Anyone Can Cake. It’s perfectly spiced, has an extra moist crumb, and is just heavenly with cream cheese frosting. I ate an embarrassing amount during filming 😬😏⁣
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CARROT CAKE⁣
YIELD: 3 6-inch layers or 2 8-inch layers⁣
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INGREDIENTS⁣
2 1/2 Cups (333g) all purpose flour⁣
2 tsp (10g) baking powder⁣
1 tsp baking soda⁣
1/2 tsp salt⁣
2 tsp ground cinnamon⁣
1 tsp ground nutmeg⁣
1 tsp ground ginger⁣
1/4 tsp cloves⁣
1/2 Cup (100g) granulated sugar⁣
1 1/2 Cups (300g) packed brown sugar⁣
1 Cup (240ml) vegetable oil⁣
4 large eggs, room temperature⁣
3/4 Cup (135g) smooth unsweetened applesauce⁣
1 tsp pure vanilla extract⁣
2 Cups (260g) grated carrots (about 4 large)⁣
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INSTRUCTIONS:⁣
1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF/177ºF. Grease and line three 6-inch (15cm) or two 8-inch 20cm) cake pans. ⁣
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves. In another large bowl, whisk together the white and brown sugars, vegetable oil, eggs, applesauce, and vanilla. ⁣
3. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a rubber spatula until just combined, then fold in the grated carrots.⁣
4. Pour the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.⁣
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Pair with my fave cream cheese buttercream recipe at https://sugarandsparrow.com/cream-cheese-buttercream-recipe/⁣
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#carrotcake #creamcheesefrosting #carrotcakerecipe #eastercake #cakeideas #anyonecancake #baking #bake #layercake #bakedfromscratch #cakelover
[CLOSED! Congratulations @liv.goodmann 👏🏽] A [CLOSED! Congratulations @liv.goodmann 👏🏽] Anyone Can Cake x Wilton GIVEAWAY 🥳 @wiltoncakes has been a HUGE part of my cake journey and I’m extra excited to gift ONE lucky winner every Wilton tool they could possibly need to make ⁣perfect layer cakes!⁣
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ONE lucky winner will get everything in this Reel:⁣ ⁣
✨Gold piping tip set⁣
✨Cake turntable⁣
✨Navy and gold icing spatula set ⁣
✨Color Right Performance Food Coloring Set⁣
✨Icing comb set⁣
✨Icing smoother⁣
✨Cake leveler⁣
✨Set of two 8-inch cake pans⁣
✨a SIGNED copy of my book, Anyone Can Cake⁣
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TO ENTER:⁣
⁣⁣1️⃣ LIKE this post⁣ ⁣
2️⃣ FOLLOW @sugarandsparrowco and @wiltoncakes⁣
3️⃣ TAG a couple friends who would love this prize below in separate comments. One comment = one entry ⁣⁣ ⁣
4️⃣ BONUS for commenting where you’re at in your cake decorating journey!⁣
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That’s it! Ends March 25th at 11:59pm PST and is open to US residents only (sorry to my worldwide friends!). I’ll reach out to the winner via DM to claim the prize and if it’s you, please respond within 24 hours to claim. 🎉 Must be 18 or older. Not sponsored by Wilton or Instagram. Best of luck to all 🎉⁣
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⁣#wiltoncakes #cakedecorating #cakes #cakelover #anyonecancake #cookbook #cake #sprinkles #cake #cookbookauthor #bakersofinstagram #bake #baking
(Ad) Buttercream Embroidery Cake Tutorial🧵🌸🎂 to celebrate March being National Craft Month, I decided to try out some new buttercream piping techniques and make the embroidery cake of my dreams! It ended up being so fun + easy with the perfect cake decorating supplies from @joann_stores 🙌🏼 Here’s how to make this happy little Spring-inspired cake:⁣
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1️⃣ Frost your cake with a smooth buttercream finish and chill for at least 20 minutes.⁣
2️⃣ Use floral cookie cutters to imprint the buttercream.⁣
3️⃣ Outline the shapes using Wilton tip 2 or 3, then fill in the shapes with lines of buttercream piping. For some of the flowers, start at the edge of the shape and pipe a series of lines that connect in the center. For others, experiment with ways to fill in the shape with parallel lines, dots, or other embroidery-inspired piping. ⁣
4️⃣ Freehand some tiny dotted flowers and floral accents using those same piping techniques wherever your heart desires!⁣
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The full tutorial + video for this pretty floral embroidery cake is linked in my bio! It’s the perfect way to welcome Spring 🌸⁣
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#handmadewithjoann #joannpartner #embroidery #embroiderycake #baking #floralcake #cakeideas #buttercreamcake #bake #cakesofinstagram #cake #buttercream #cakelover #cakeart #nationalcraftmonth

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