Halloween chocolate brownies
Totally delicious and really fun these Halloween chocolate brownies are very simple to make.
Tutorials
How to freeze Madeira cakes
Cakes freeze very successfully if you follow these suggestions. It is particularly useful if you need to plan ahead or if you have cake left after a celebration.
Why do cupcakes peel away from the cases?
It is so frustrating when this happens! Peeling cases spoil the whole look and there are many reasons why this happens. Follow our steps to success and your cupcakes should stay firmly in their cases.
What is piping jelly?
Piping jelly is an incredibly useful product for the cake decorator.
Different types of icing
We get so many questions in the shop and on our courses about different icings and what are their best uses.
How to make the perfect Victoria sponge
Step by step recipe and instructions for how to create a classic Victoria sponge cake
Brownie stack
How to create the perfect celebration centre piece - informal, yummy and fun!
How to use ‘The Card of really useful stuff’
How much buttercream, how much ganache, how much icing - we have the answers!
How to use a sugar gun
The sugar gun is one of my favourite pieces of sugar craft equipment. They are incredibly versatile and once you have one you will wonder how you managed without it.
Baking the perfect scone
Step by step instructions and some lovely top tips to ensure the most delicious scones
How to make the perfect lemon drizzle cake
Step by step recipe and instructions for how to create a classic lemon drizzle cake
Fruit cake cup cakes
Step by step how to bake fruit cake cupcakes - These are perfect for gifts and they also are a great time saver as they bake more quickly.
How to bake the perfect fruit cake
Discover the secrets to baking the perfect fruit cake, great for any occasion!
Can you freeze an iced cake?
People ask me about freezing iced cakes (due to cancelled parties). Generally it is best not to freeze an iced cake but in emergency situations – you can. Here's my guide
Cake decorating in hot weather - our top tips
Being a cake decorator in hot weather brings on a whole new challenge – It is (whatever you may think) still possible to enjoy cake decorating in the warmer weather – just follow our top tips……
Chocolate sprinkle hearts
Make chocolate hearts decorated with sprinkles - perfect on their own or use to decorate cupcakes
Windmills or pinwheels in icing
Charming, delightful, incredibly effective and easier to create than you may think
How to make patterned paste
Making patterned paste is easier than you think - just follow these steps.....
How to cover a cupcake with sugar paste
Covering a cupcake with sugar paste gives you a lovely flat surface to decorate on, looks professional, is less messy than buttercream and is easier than you think!
How to use the size guide
The size guide is remarkably useful! Don't be deceived by it's appearance; that flat white plastic board with holes makes it so much easier to achieve balanced models that are in proportion.
Top tips for modelling in icing
Modelling out of icing is a wonderful skill to master but it is usually trickier than people expect. Here I will share our CP golden rules and top tips for success when modelling in icing.
How much sugar paste icing do I need to cover a cake?
Whether you are an experienced cake decorator or you are just starting out on your first ever cake project, you need to know how much icing you will need to cover your cake.
Strawberry & Champagne cupcakes
Step by step how to bake these delicious Strawberry & Champagne cupcakes
Why use an adapter for piping?
An adapter or coupler is not an essential item for piping but it certainly makes it a LOT easier.
How to pipe a two tone rose swirl using strawberry & champagne frosting
Step by step how to fill & use a two tone piping bag to pipe a rose swirl and how to create champagne & strawberry frosting.
Strawberry decorations for cupcakes & cakes
Step by step how to create strawberries from icing that even taste of strawberry!
Delightful ideas with edible glitter
Before starting read what it says on your pot of glitter! We recommend Rainbow Dust edible glitter - because the glitter is 100% edible you can have fun sprinkling it on everything!
How to use moulds in cake decorating
There are a few golden rules when using moulds and here I will share my top tips for getting the most from your moulds.
Cake decorating tips - Finishing Touches
The cake has been baked. The icing rolled out and placed delicately onto your edible masterpiece, and the little finishing touches that make a cake go from looking average to amazing!
The benefits of attending a cake course by Paul Bradford
A message from the re-knowned Paul Bradford explaining the value of attending a cake course
Christmas nativity cake
A quick and easy Nativity Christmas cake - all in chocolate