Cake Decorating Progression

The Progression of Cake Decorating Cake decorating is a true art-form in the baking world. Some cakes are decorated sweet and simple while others are very sophisticated. Cakes nowadays can be so intricate that they have moving parts to them. A decorated cake can reflect a person or an event. Cake decorating has become a huge part of society which has given a larger appreciation for cake decorating. The way cake decorating has changed over time has allowed each cake to become unique to the person who decorates it. The first thing that is important to focus on before one starts to decorate a cake is the cake itself. Getting a cake prepared to be iced and decorated is a very important step. If the cake is not in tip-top shape, then the quality …show more content…
It is helpful to practice and test with each type of icing before settling on one to use. Two very commonly used types of icing are buttercream, fondant. There are also two different types of fondant. “Two types of fondant- poured and rolled.” (What is Fondant). Rolled fondant is made by kneading and then rolling it out. Poured fondant is made by mixing the ingredients together over boiling water. Fondant is usually used in order to make an extra smooth finish to a cake or for making shapes. The use of fondant allows for there to be many more options in decorating cakes. Fondant can make a cake look exorbitantly more elegant. Each type of icing has special uses to create amazing designs. One interesting design that is created with fondant is a marble effect. “To marble fondant dip a toothpick into the dye and cut the fondant with it in several places. Then knead the fondant until you get the desired color. (Techniques). Buttercream icing is used mainly when piping on designs with a decorating bag. Piping is difficult to master, since it is like free handing a picture, but it can end up with very unique