by bobbiebakes | Mar 26, 2015 | Cookies-Tutorials, Home, Recipes, Sugar Art-Tutorials, Videos
I love finding cookie cutters that have multiple uses. The fluted copper egg cutter from Copper Gifts is one of my favorites. I have use the fluted egg cutter for dozens of designs, through out the year. The cookie above is an exquisite frilled sugar cookie with a...
by bobbiebakes | Mar 18, 2015 | Cookies-Tutorials, French Macarons, Gluten Free, Home, Macarons-Tutorials, Tutorials, Videos
French macarons from the first bit you become addicted. I still remember my introduction to these little pieces of heaven. It was my first day in France I was walking down the Champs-Elysées and found myself in front of Ladurée. I walked into the shop, my eyes danced...
by bobbiebakes | Mar 16, 2015 | Cake Decorating, Cakes-Tutorials, Home, Spray-Tutorials, Sugar Art-Tutorials, Tutorials, Videos
The cherry blossom season is almost here; The Washington D.C National Park Service officially announced that peak bloom will likely occur sometime during the period of April 11-14. If you have ever had the opportunity to walk down the tidal basin during peak bloom the...
by bobbiebakes | Mar 9, 2015 | Cookies-Tutorials, Recipes, Sugar Art-Tutorials, Tutorials, Uncategorized, Videos
These cookies were inspired by an Easter card I found in my keepsake box. One of my favorite tools for inspiration are cards I have kept (I have cards going back to high school). I loved how the bunny is barely poking his head, checking the scenery! You will be amazed...
by bobbiebakes | Feb 16, 2015 | Cake Decorating, Cakes-Tutorials, Home, Recipes, Sugar Art-Tutorials, Videos
Advanced Level: This Cake Lesson show Bobbie’s Method doesn’t just work for Cookies, it’s great for cakes too! Expand your royal icing repertoire of piping Methods. In this lesson Bobbie’s shows you how pipe the Lambeth Method, and her Signature Tiny piped roses and...
by bobbiebakes | Feb 8, 2015 | Cake Decorating, Cupcakes-Tutorials, Spray-Tutorials, Sugar Art-Tutorials, Tutorials, Videos
Peonies are a favorite flower of mine. They are perfect for weddings, bridal showers, baby showers, and any special occasion. I have designed three fun techniques to create peony cupcakes, all of them have a wow factor and can be mixed and matched. The front cupcake...
by bobbiebakes | Dec 17, 2014 | Cake Decorating, Cakes-Tutorials, Home, Spray-Tutorials, Sugar Art-Tutorials, Videos
I promised in November I would create a video on how I created my realistic poinsettias, with Christmas Eve 7 days away this is the perfect time. Poinsettias have become a staple during the holiday season, the plant is sold every year, and most homes have a few. It...
by bobbiebakes | Dec 8, 2014 | Cake Decorating, Cakes, Cakes-Tutorials, Sugar Art-Tutorials, Tutorials, Videos
Mastering String-Work with Bobbie is an advance class, Bobbie highly recommends you have a few intermediate level string-work class. Mastering String-Work-work takes time and practice to (also known as Australian bridgeless string-work) takes your royal icing art new...
by bobbiebakes | Dec 1, 2014 | Cake Decorating, Cupcakes-Tutorials, Sugar Art-Tutorials, Tutorials, Videos
You won’t believe how entertaining and easy to create these adorable cupcakes. The embellishments have endless possibilities, start by sketching your cupcake on paper. I promise your creative side will take over. I had more embellishments than spiraled Christmas tree...
by bobbiebakes | Nov 28, 2014 | Cookies and brownies, Cookies-Tutorials, Home, Sugar Art-Tutorials, Tutorials, Videos
Between cooking and baking since Monday for yesterday’s Thanksgiving, and Black Friday shopping it is nice to know you can design an elegant Christmas cookie in 9 minutes. Wet on wet piping is using the same royal icing consistency throughout the design (with...
by bobbiebakes | Nov 24, 2014 | Cake Decorating, Cakes-Tutorials, Home, Recipes, Spray-Tutorials, Sugar Art-Tutorials, Tutorials, Videos
A cake piped with Oriental string-work gives wow-factor. The method of beautiful Oriental string-work involves piping a series of overlapping loops around the side of a cake to make intricate woven designs. Many cake decorators will avoid making cakes piped with...
by bobbiebakes | Nov 17, 2014 | Cake Decorating, Cookies-Tutorials, Home, Sugar Art-Tutorials, Tutorials, Videos
One of my favorite Christmas traditions is placing candles in the windows of our home. I wanted to recreate the mood and excitement of the Christmas season on a sugar cookie. The cookies above are a great way to practice basic pressure piping skills, scrolls,...
by bobbiebakes | Nov 12, 2014 | Cake Decorating, Cupcakes-Tutorials, Home, Tutorials, Videos
Christmas time seems to bring out my inner child. I remember waiting for Santa Claus is Coming To Town to air every year (this was prior to VHS and DVDs). I could not wait to see Fred Astaire (he happens to be in another favorite Christmas movie, Holiday Inn) narrate...
by bobbiebakes | Nov 7, 2014 | Cake Decorating, Cakes, Home, Recipes, Sugar Art-Tutorials, Tutorials, Videos
I normally wait until after Thanksgiving to start Christmas decorating, however royal icing decorations may be stored in an airtight container indefinitely. I wanted to give you time to create your royal icing trees. The cake (I chose a Madeira cake) is covered with a...
by bobbiebakes | Oct 27, 2014 | Cookies-Tutorials, Home, Recipes, Sugar Art-Tutorials, Tutorials, Videos
This Halloween I have created a “Bewitched” inspired sugar cookie. I have been a fan of Elizabeth Montgomery since I was quite young. Bewitched aired in 1964, prior to my birth, however WGN Chicago showed reruns every afternoon. I would arrive home from...
by bobbiebakes | Sep 24, 2014 | Cake Decorating, Cupcakes-Tutorials, Home, Recipes, Sugar Art-Tutorials, Tutorials, Uncategorized
It is almost that time of year when kids (young and old) dress-up and celebrate Halloween. Most of us probably have either a Halloween party to host or are invited to one, and once you have that perfect costume in mind it is time to figure out how to bring to life....
by bobbiebakes | Sep 18, 2014 | Cake Decorating, Home, Spray-Tutorials, Sugar Art-Tutorials, Tutorials, Videos
Roses captivate, they are bewitching and alluring. How many times has the aroma of a rose grabbed your attention? They are one of the most popular flowers for weddings, from the bride’s bouquet to delicate additions to wedding cake. The most elegant wedding I...
by bobbiebakes | Sep 10, 2014 | Cake Decorating, Cookies-Tutorials, Home, Sugar Art-Tutorials, Tutorials, Videos
Over the past few years I have been fortunate to meet some amazing people through social networking. Last January I become friendly with a wonderful lady on Pinterest, she asked me if I would create all the confections for an Autumn wedding. She wanted a dessert; I’m...
by bobbiebakes | Aug 24, 2014 | Cake Decorating, Cupcakes-Tutorials, Recipes, Sugar Art-Tutorials, Tutorials, Videos
When you think of Victorian inspired cupcake designs you immediately think of romance and perhaps exquisite. Perhaps the accessories from Rose’s vanity (in her room on the Titanic). Handmade lace doilies, heavy luxuries mirrors, Halcyon Days’ pill boxes, hats, pearls,...
by bobbiebakes | Aug 18, 2014 | Cake Decorating, Cookies and brownies, Cookies-Tutorials, Cupcakes-Tutorials, Sugar Art-Tutorials, Tutorials, Videos
I thought it would fun to learn how to make these cute and cheerful royal icing daisies (in minutes) with this video tutorial. All you will need is an understanding of pressure control, bag potions, and the correct constancy of the icing. In addition to a few...
