Cheap, yummy and available in every color, jelly beans make great decorations. Consider the possibilities: Spell out names and messages Use as roof tiles, brick or stone. They can be jewelry, gemstones or pendants on a necklace. Eyes, nose or mouth for critter cakes They can make colorful borders . Create rainbows, flowers, butterflys or [...]

A simple cake can be beautiful and elegant.  One way to quickly decorate a cake is to use fresh flowers. Here is a list of safe flowers.  Remember that while some flowers are edible, it is best to just use them as decorations.  Make sure they are pesticide free before using. Apple Blossom, Malus spp. [...]

Your cake needs a place to rest.  Most of the time your simple round cakes will do fine on a cake plate or cake pedestal.  However, your other sheet cakes will need a cake board. Some options for cake boards: hardwood pastry boards plywood foam core cardboard masonite Once you’ve chosen a cake board, you’ll [...]

I haven’t mentioned every utensil or tool you might need, but the ones that you may not already have and should get. Some (like the icing spatula) might require a trip to your local craft store, but you will use it every time. Baking Pans: Invest in decent non-stick cake pans. I’d recommend having at [...]