Planning to bake a cake at home? Can’t figure out how to give it the perfect look?
Here are some easy decorating ideas to help you get cracking with it!
- Marzipan
This almond infused fondant with its nutty crunch is a delightful option. It’s delicious to say the least and is extremely easy to work with.
- Fresh whipped Cream
Using fresh whipped cream to decorate your cake is bound to give it a classic touch. You can pipe it in swirls or spread it evenly across your cake and top it up with chocolates or fruits.
- Spreads
Time crunch? Don’t worry. Spreads like nutella or marmalade can help you save the day. Just ladle the top your cake with a spread and garnish it with nuts, choco chips, sliced fruit or anything that you find handy.
- Butter Cream/Frosting
A concoction of all things nice: milk, butter, icing sugar and flavoured extracts. That’s butter cream for you. To turn butter cream into a frosting, simply replace butter with cream cheese. You can pipe swirls of these or put an even spread on the top of your cake to give it, a heart warming touch.
- Royal Icing
If elegance is what you are looking for in your cake, then royal icing is the thing for you. It’s perfect for decorating a Christmas cake as it lends an ethereal snowy white look to it.
- Coconut Shreds
As a healthy alternative to icing sugar, dry shredded coconut can be used to decorate a cake. A layer of butter cream on top provides the perfect base for the shreds.
- Chocolate
One way to ensure that your cake is a hit is to use chocolate. You can use it in any way that appeals to you. Melt it, mix it with cream, use coco powder as a light dusting- the possibilities are practically endless.
- Fondant
Fondant shapes make cakes visually delightful. You can have multiple shapes dotting the top layer or just a single attractive centrepiece on the top of your cake.
- Marshmallows
Little ones love them. Topping up their birthday cakes with marshmallows is a great way to give them a wonderful treat on this special occasion.
