by bobbiebakes | Sep 3, 2014 | Cookies-Tutorials, Sugar Art-Tutorials, Tutorials, Videos
I love haute couture inspired cakes and cookies; what better time period than the 18th century Versailles. During Marie Antoinette’s regime fashion was a means to control the king and queen’s court, “to keep the potentially dangerous aristocracy...
by bobbiebakes | Aug 27, 2014 | Cookies-Tutorials, Spray-Tutorials, Sugar Art-Tutorials, Videos
Last week was one of those crazy weeks, you know when adding an extra task makes you want to pull your hair out of your head. During my hectic week a friend needed 2 1/2 dozen cookies for a baby shower and asked if I could create them. Of course I didn’t...
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...
by bobbiebakes | Aug 4, 2014 | Cookies and brownies, Cookies-Tutorials, Recipes, Sugar Art-Tutorials, Tutorials, Videos
I adore the little plaque cookies they are extremely versatile, and what better cake decorating technique than tone on tone brush embroidery? The finished design is elegantly suitable for hanging (except that it is edible). The plaque cookies are show stopping gift,...
by bobbiebakes | Jul 30, 2014 | Cake Decorating, Cookies-Tutorials, Recipes, Tutorials, Videos
Brush Embroidery is a simple, yet elegant royal icing technique I use often in my cookie decorating. Brush embroidery is fairly simple to achieve, although appears complicated. There are several methods to add brush embroidery to your cookies or cakes. You can free...
by bobbiebakes | Jul 21, 2014 | Cakes, Cupcakes-Tutorials, Sugar Art-Tutorials, Tutorials, Videos
Cupcakes are usually one serving size, no sharing involved. They’re small and easy to package, store, and transport. Decorating cupcakes is fun and creative for people of all ages. Generally they can be made out of common kitchen supplies and ingredients you have on...
by bobbiebakes | Jul 16, 2014 | Cakes-Tutorials, Sugar Art-Tutorials, Tutorials, Videos
Royal icing stringwork is a delicate piping technique that can be used to create gorgeous trellis, cushion work, and add ornamental designs to any cake. The elegance of elements add panache and an professional finished look. You can use this method on any type of...
by bobbiebakes | Jul 7, 2014 | Cake Decorating, Cakes-Tutorials, Home, Sugar Art-Tutorials, Tutorials, Videos
Advanced Level: Lambeth method of piping is one of the most skilled techniques in cake decorating. In 1934 Joseph Lambeth shared his ornate style of cake decorating when he wrote and published his book The Lambeth Method of Cake Decorating. If you find a copy of the...
by bobbiebakes | Jun 24, 2014 | Cake Decorating, Cookies-Tutorials, Sugar Art-Tutorials, Tutorials, Uncategorized, Videos
The classic art of royal icing piping has never really gone away. I am happy to say in the last few years royal icing has become popular, even trendy with a modern twist. There are a multitude of decorative uses for royal icing from simple piped designs to intricate...
by bobbienoto | Jun 14, 2014 | Cake Decorating, Cakes, Cakes-Tutorials, Recipes, Tutorials
Here is a special recipe tutorial for Father’s Day. It is a Madeira Lemon-White Chocolate Cake. A Madeira cake is an English cake that is similar to a pound cake. It bakes slower than a sponge cake and I bake it at a lower temperature to insure a lovely golden...
by bobbienoto | Jun 11, 2014 | Cookies and brownies, Cookies-Tutorials, Recipes, Tutorials, Uncategorized, Videos
Last week I was surfing Facebook and found a beautiful lemon tart on Tastemade’s page. The photo of the lemon pie enticed my tastebuds which was no surprise since my absolute favorite pie is lemon meringue (my husband loves my lemon meringue pie recipe too)!...
by bobbiebakes | Jun 4, 2014 | Cake Decorating, Cookies-Tutorials, Recipes, Sugar Art-Tutorials, Tutorials, Videos
Royal icing is truly a versatile and impressive decorating medium. The icing can be used to decorate cookies, cupcakes or piped to make a whole host of cake decorations. Once you master the 4 main stages of royal icing and how to use the correct consistency for your...
by bobbiebakes | Jun 2, 2014 | Cake Decorating, Cookies-Tutorials, Recipes, Sugar Art-Tutorials, Tutorials, Videos
Royal icing piped roses are generally quicker to learn how to create than flower paste roses. Although the flower paste roses can be designed to be life like, they are intricate, complex, and can take several days to finish. Once you master the piping technique of...
by bobbiebakes | May 26, 2014 | Cake Decorating, Cakes, Cupcakes-Tutorials, Spray-Tutorials, Sugar Art-Tutorials, Tutorials, Videos
I adore the complexity of the Ranunculus flowers. I am in awe of their brilliantly colored flowers, numerous layers of delicate petals, and the labyrinth appearance. In the past few years Ranunculus flowers have gained popularity with brides, for their bridal showers,...
by bobbiebakes | May 19, 2014 | Cake Decorating, Cakes, Cupcakes-Tutorials, Tutorials, Videos
Cross stitch with royal icing might be time consuming, but the finished design is unbelievably rewarding. I have cross stitched flowers on sugar cookies, and thought it would fun to create a cross stitch pattern on cupcakes. Cross stitching has become a popular cake...
by bobbiebakes | May 9, 2014 | Cake Decorating, Cakes-Tutorials, Cupcakes-Tutorials, Tutorials, Uncategorized
Nothing is more mystical than a cupcake or cake adorned in ruffles. Although I general use royal icing or fondant for fashion inspired cake decorating; buttercream has a soft fluffy appearance. The buttercream ruffle entices your eyes to dance, the anticipation of...
by bobbiebakes | Apr 23, 2014 | Cookies-Tutorials, Tutorials, Uncategorized, Videos
I was asked to create lingerie cookies for a bridal shower. There is fine line when you design lingerie cakes/cookies for bachelorette parties and/or bridal showers. You don’t want anything too risqué, that might offend a mother-in-law to be (for example), yet...
by bobbiebakes | Apr 20, 2014 | Cake Decorating, Cookies-Tutorials, Tutorials, Uncategorized, Videos
I especially love to create cookies/cakes that incorporate two elegant and versatile cake decorating techniques. The delicate cross stitching in combination with the hand painted pansy accomplishes both. The focal point is the hand painting, gradually you see the...
by bobbiebakes | Apr 14, 2014 | Cake Decorating, Cookies-Tutorials, Tutorials, Uncategorized, Videos
Cross stitching with royal icing is a delicate and elegant cake decorating technique perfect for weddings, bridal shower, baby showers, or any special event. Cross stitching with royal icing seems to have began in Eastern Europe, and has since gained popularity all...
by bobbiebakes | Apr 7, 2014 | Cookies and brownies, Cookies-Tutorials, Tutorials, Uncategorized, Videos
I wanted to share a few cookies that I created this past weekend. I was hired by a neighbor from my past,(high school to be exact), who wanted some cookies for a church auction. She had seen my parrot tulips on Facebook and wanted me to design three dozen hand...
