5 tricks to easily decorate cakes

Have you heard the phrase “love at first sight”? We believe it’s never truer than when it comes to food. When you create a delicious dessert, its appearance must convey that same feeling. The good news is that it’s not difficult at all; there are specific tricks that you can use to easily decorate cakes and make them look like they came straight from a bakery. Here are some tips to make you look like a professional pastry chef. via GIPHY Frosting There is a big difference between a smooth cake and one with frosting. This white, pearly cream is a classic for a reason, as it adds a touch of elegance and sumptuousness to any cake. It also works for cookies and other desserts; the fun part is that you can invite the little ones to help you decorate with this delicious vanilla-flavored frosting.   Ruffles for decoration You may have seen those cakes that look like they are dressed with very fine ruffles of various colors that give a fabric-like texture to your dessert. Check out this tutorial that tells you what ingredients you need and also teaches you the technique needed to make your cake perfect for the event where you need to impress. Fondant When you see a cake that not only has a creamy covering but also features smooth shapes and textures that you can mold and paint, then we are talking about fondant. This technique is used today to make a cake not only a dessert but also a work of art. Here we leave you the basic fondant recipe so that with the final result you can let your imagination run wild.   via GIPHY Kids' cake Now, let’s not kid ourselves; most of the time you need to decorate a cake for kids, and they have their own tastes. That’s why here’s a super colorful and eye-catching alternative that you can experiment with to achieve very striking cakes that your children will love. via GIPHY Fondant flowers You already have the fondant recipe, but now we tell you how to achieve one of the most beautiful decorations on a cake: roses. This is just to inspire you; you can create flowers of any size and shape you want, and once you master them, you can play with their texture and color. To start, using pink or red flowers on white frosting will always yield a very appetizing result.