The secret to a gorgeous, professional-looking frosted cake is a crumb coat. To do this, spread a very thin layer of frosting over the sides and top of the cake. This initial coat doesn’t need to look perfect; it’s just there to keep the crumbs out of the frosting. Let the cake...
Using our Test Kitchen’s tried and true methods, we’ll teach you how to make a homemade cake that's so good everyone will think you bought it from a fancy bakery. It takes a bit of time, but (as you’re about to learn) the steps for making a homemade cake taste and look pro...
3. Install Curtains Close to the Ceiling Elongate the window and make the ceilings appear higher by hanging curtains close to the ceiling. With the curtains hanging from the floor to the ceiling, the fabric draws the eye upward and cuts down on the amount of visua...
HOW TO FREEZE BREAD DOUGH Q: Can I freeze bread dough? A: If you make your own bread frequently, you’ll probably prefer to freeze the dough instead of the finished loaf. Make your dough as usual and allow to prove. Shape the dough into either rolls or loaves and freeze on a lightly...
We put Fable’s ceramic dishes, glassware and flatware to the test 5 hours agoHome Makeup tutorial: Jump on the blue trend with this simple, everyday look Trend forecasters are predicting blue to be a dominant colour for 2025. Here's an easy way to incorporate it into your makeup...
Below, you’ll find a mix of techniques, clever candy tricks, and creative details to help you decorate like a pro. Let’s make your gingerbread house festive, fun, and full of character! Roofing Ideas Snow-Covered Roof: Sprinkle powdered sugar over the top for a light dusting, or use ...
Once you get used to it, it really isn’t much harder to make homemade bread than to bake a cake. Just read the information and then follow the recipe step by step. I once read a book by an older woman about how to bake a pie. She said bake one every day for 2 weeks and at...
I do need a little help though… I am needing to decorate in advance and have frozen buttercream frosted cakes without issue. Does this recipe freeze and thaw well after decorated? Also I need to make it orange.. Could I use orange jello mix in place of the gelatin and powdered sugar?
Check the expiration dates of all products and discard any expired or old food. Remove all removable shelves and drawers to make defrosting easier and ensure the ice melts and drains out more efficiently. It’s also advisable to cover the floor in front and sides of the fridge with absorbent...
A homemade faux frost, a spray-can solution or a cling-on window film all offer the opportunity to create the look you want without harming the glass. Epsom Salt DIY Frosted Glass This option is part science experiment, part DIY home project. You probably already have the ingredients you ...