Fluffy butter icing for 24 cupcakes is not something I make often — but when needed its invaluable. We love cake, whether layered, sheet, or cupcakes but they don’t fly on our radar very often. The usual cake lasts way too long when the family is eating only 3 smallish pieces once a day. So […]
Cake decorating
Buttercream Cake Icing and writing Joy
Buttercream Icing was the basis for a cake decorating lesson. Actually, it was my final exam in the cake decorating class I’ve been taking. We were to bake two layers, stack and frost them before class. We could make flowers ahead of time and let them dry. In class we had to write a word […]
Cake Decorating Tip – just one
I’m taking a cake decorating class. If you’ve been to a Wilton class you’ll recognize this as lesson 2 in the beginner’s series. You can tell I need a little practice with smooth starts and stops. Maybe some practice with making smooth, even movements in making the edging. And my dots look more like […]
Welcome! I’m Charlene. I love to share quick and easy recipes, whatever I’ve learned in our last DIY project – anything that helps make life easier, better and more fun!! I hope you will find inspiration and add a pinch of joy to your day!