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September 25, 2008

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Three Essentials to Cake Decorating

Cake decorating is an art form and just like any other work of art,
it requires patience as well as three essential components for the
perfectly decorated cake. Consistency of the icing, proper
decorating bag positioning and controlling the pressure of
squeezing the bag are the three essentials to be aware of.

Consistency of Icing

A number of factors can affect the consistency of the icing such as
temperature, humidity, ingredients and the equipment used to make
it. A thin consistency of icing is best for creating leaves and
vines as well as any type of writing. Medium consistency is best
for stars, borders and some flower petals whereas the stiff
consistency of icing is best for creating intricate patterns that
need to last without running.

Depending on the recipe of icing you use, you can manipulate it to
create a stiffer or looser icing consistency. For instance, for
icing that is too fluid, add a little confectioner's sugar to
thicken it. Icing that is too thick requires a bit of fluid like
light corn syrup.

Positioning of the Decorating Bag

The angles in which you hold the decorating bag as well the
direction in which the back of the bag is pointed are important.
For instance, 90° positions are best when you are writing something
while 45° positions are best for patterned borders and some artwork.

The direction of the bag can be important based on the type of
decorating tips used on the end of the bag. Typically most cake
decorating directions will refer to a clock position like 3:00 or
6:00, in which the back of the bag must be pointed in that
direction. This positioning ultimately also affects the angle as
well.

Controlling the Pressure

The pressure you apply when you squeeze the icing out of the
decorator's bag is important as it affects the size of the icing
output as well as the uniformity. Heavy pressure is best when you
are adding a large amount of icing to one area for decorations
while light pressure is best when you need to apply just a small
amount of icing in an area. Your goal should be to master your grip
on the bag and learn how to exert the right amount of pressure so
the icing lines will appear seamless.

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Sincerely,

Tina Blomquist

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