Sugar Treat – Home Baking on the Gold Coast
Desserts from scratch for any occasion. Cake, cupcakes, cookies, slices and more!
Have you ever heard of Copha? If you live in a hot climate somewhere in Australia and make cakes, Copha will be your saviour! This will help your buttercream or frosting hold off better in extreme temperatures. It also makes a whiter buttercream. Copha is a close equivalent to shortening (hydrogenated vegetable oil) and is used for similar properties. Continue reading “How to Use Copha for a Perfect Pipeable Frosting”
This is the perfect buttercream for hot climate. The Copha will make it hold better and it will also be whiter. Continue reading “Copha Buttercream Recipe for Hot Weather”
This is actually an easy task when you know how to do it! (Hence the short post with very few photos!) Continue reading “How to Add Fabric Ribbon to a Buttercream Cake”
Not all icings are born equal! Buttercream and fondant (also called rolled icing) are the most common options to decorate cakes and cupcakes. They have a different composition, taste and use. Continue reading “What is the difference between Buttercream and Fondant?”
The easy option is to get pre-made black buttercream at the shop…. But it won’t taste as nice as home made! Continue reading “How to Make Black Buttercream”