Cake Decorating
Cake Decorating
The further from centre, the more strongly this hobby leans that way. Your quiz answers are scored against exactly these fifteen.
- RestfulPhysical
- IndoorsOutdoors
- SolitarySocial
- PracticalCreative
- InstinctiveTechnical
- Hands-offHands-on
- RelaxedCompetitive
- CautiousDaring
- Quick winsPatient
- PrivatePerformer
- MinimalistCollector
- Just do itStudious
- Low-kitGear-heavy
- AnalogDigital
- ObjectsLiving things
Covering and decorating cakes with buttercream, ganache or fondant, and piping detail. Smooth edges and steady piping are practised skills.
~$91Cost to start
SteadyDifficulty
Mostly indoorsWhere
2 setup steps, ~$91 all in. Nothing to buy until you say so.
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The path13 quests
ASetting up2 things to sort, in any order$32
- Get a piping kit, a turntable and a straight scraper
- Chill the cake before you touch it with icing
Then the quests
- Bake and level a sponge
- Crumb-coat and frost it smooth
- Pipe a simple border
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A Stylish Introduction to Buttercream Cake Decorating
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