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Making Pretty Pretty Petit Fours

This was my first ever attempt at making petit fours. I think next time I’ll try to use poured fondant icing instead of ganache.  Petit fours are great for bridal showers, weddings and more.   Here are the simple steps I took to create these delicate desserts.

You’ll need heavy whipping cream (approx 1/2 [...]

Red and Black Floral Birthday Cake

I used pre-colored red and black Satin Ice fondant for this cake.  The flowers were made with a set of metal flower cutters.  I simply layered the flowers and added a bit of texture to them with a toothpick.

Making A Small Fondant Ribbon Rose

Ribbon roses are a nice way to add a simple girlie touch to your cake creations.  Use them on wedding cakes, birthday cakes, bridal shower cakes and more.  Follow these quick and easy steps to make your very own ribbon roses.  You can also make these with gumpaste.

First, knead your fondant until it is soft [...]

Gumpaste Rose Tutorial

Materials:

Gumpaste
Floral Wire
Floral Tape
Circle cutters
Ball tool
Rolling Pin
Dust Puff (filled with half cornstarch/half powdered sugar)
Sponge pads (thick and thin)
Paint brush
Water

Steps:

Set up your work area with all the tools you will need.  Dust your work surface with your dust puff.
Cut a 4-6″ piece of floral wire and wrap it with floral tape.  Now form a small hook at [...]