I think one dessert that intimidates everyone is a layered cake. And I completely understand why would one feel that way, cause up until last year I would feel the same. However working through with myself over the last year and I have gathered some pretty cool tips and tricks that have helped me feel…
Tips, Tricks & Hacks
Cake Pans & Moulds – the ultimate guide
The most important step to making perfect cakes is to choose the right cake pans and moulds. In order to purchase the right types of baking moulds, you need to understand the role that different materials play in getting you a good texture and taste in everything you bake. There are way too many options…
10 must have baking tools
When you are just starting out, it is hard to decide what all tools you should buy and will need. This article will help you organize your baking needs and understand the type of tools that can make your life easier. Sharing my 10 must have baking tools which I got from Amazon and they…
Preheating Basics – Everything you need to know
I think one thing a lot of us get confused when it comes to the concept of pre-heating. Do I need to preheat my oven? How long should I preheat my oven? Can I skip the preheating process? Questions like these and many many more is something that I get written to everyday. Preheating your oven…
Parchment paper: everything you need to know
One secret that every beginner baker wants to know is how to demold your cakes and cupcakes without it getting stuck on the bottom or having unclean edges. The answer to all these problems is the use of parchment paper. Once you start using parchment paper, it is very important to know whether you are…
Piping nozzles and techniques
Today we are going to talk all about piping tips and different piping techniques. Piping using different frostings and nozzles really has an impact on the look of your dessert. I know it can be a little confusing about which piping tips to buy and where to buy them from. Let me take you through…
All about Egg Whites – the ultimate guide
I absolutely love making and eating a good meringue. There’s something really wonderful about how just two simple ingredients like sugar and eggs can make a dessert so delicious. I use meringue for frosting my lemon tart as well as to just make cute edible decorations out of it. The base of a good meringue…
Must-Have Baking Tools for every baker
I have been baking for as long as I can remember, I started when I was 16 and there has been no going back ever since. When you have been doing something this long, you know what works for you and what doesn’t. That being said, I have my share of favorite baking tools that…