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Cake dusting is an easy cake decorating idea that can be used on unfrosted or frosted cakes. Some cakes are made with a cake filling recipe where you want the flavor of the filling to dominate; cake dusting is a perfect choice for adding a decorative touch to these cakes.

Proper cake preparation is the basis for a well decorated cake, but before you begin to prepare the cake the proper cake pan preparation should be done. Check your cake recipes for instructions on how to prepare the cake pans because preparation may vary for different cakes.

When it comes to cake decorating many of us just scoop the frosting on the cake and spread it around the best we can. Sometimes the cake doesn't turn out too bad and other time it can be a struggle to end up with a frosted cake that is presentable.

Cake decorating with chocolate offers many ways to add fun and delicious looking decorations to use when decorating chocolate cakes, white cakes, or any flavor cake that pairs well with chocolate. The chocolate decorations can be used alone or added to other decorating designs.

The first process in cake decorating is deciding what type of cake you are going to make. You will have to decide on the size and shape of the cake, which will determine the type of cake pans you will need. There are many sizes and shapes of cake pans available.

There are cake decorating supplies that you can use when cake decorating at home to make the task much easier. You will be surprised at how much easier it is to frost a cake when you are using the right spatula or how a turntable makes frosting all sides much simpler.

There are many trimmings besides frosting that can be used for cake decorating. Some of the common items are chocolate, candy, coconut, fruit, and nuts. Used alone or combined, these trimmings will make an interesting cake decorating design on an otherwise plain cake.

Cake glazes are commonly used as a cake decorating idea for bundt cakes. A glaze can be applied by drizzling, pouring, or brushing it on the cake. The consistency of the cake glazing may determine the manner in which it is applied. Check the recipe for special instructions.

It is important to know how to store a cake properly whether it is decorated or not. A decorated cake will require care in how it is stored so that the frosting design is not disturbed; whereas, an undecorated cake must be stored properly to maintain freshness. If the cake is frozen for storing, it is important to thaw it properly.

Football season is the perfect times to make a football cake for your football fans. It is easy to create and decorate this cake by starting with a round cake. All that is needed is a round cake, chocolate frosting, and a little white frosting. This football cake is perfect for a birthday or a championship victory celebration. It would also make a great dessert for a Super Bowl or tailgating party.

This Barbie Doll cake is perfect for any little girl's special party. Whether it is for her birthday or to celebrate any other special occasion, this Barbie Doll cake will surely make her feel extra special. It is also a fun project for her help create. Let her pick out her favorite colors and have her add some of the decorations.

Create this Flag Cake by adding the stars and stripes on your favorite cake using fresh strawberries and blueberries--a great way to display the red, white, and blue in honor of Memorial Day, the 4th of July, or Veteran's Day. This Flag Cake is sure to attract everyone's attention at any of your special celebrations.

There are many cake filling types that you can select to add to your cake to give it more flavor and interest. A cake with a filling always seems to attract attention and most often someone will select a filled cake over a plain cake because they know the filling will provide extra flavor.

Spring and summer are perfect times to make a baseball cake for your favorite baseball fan. This cake is very simple to decorate and is sure to be a big hit. All that is needed is red shoe-string licorice and chocolate shapes for decorations. This baseball cake is perfect for birthdays or to celebrate the win of a special game!

When you cut into this Rainbow cake you get an extra surprise. Not only is the frosting rainbow colored but the cake is too. This makes a fun birthday cake for kids or just a special treat anytime of the year.

A Halloween Black Cat Cake that is sure to get the attention of all the little ghosts and goblins at your Halloween celebration. You will have as much fun making this fun cake as the kids will have eating it. It has a simple pattern and is easy to decorate. The little ghosts and goblins will probably want to help. It is the perfect project to get them excited for Halloween.

All your softball players and fans will enjoy these fun softball cupcakes or softball cake to celebrate a special win. Colored frosting and trimmed with laces, they are simple to decorate and sure to be a big hit. The softball cupcakes or cake are perfect for birthdays or to celebrate the win of a special game!

This Jack-O-Lantern-style pumpkin cake is a great way to get the kids in the spirit of Halloween. It is an easy project to have them join in and help. They will have fun creating their own unique face and will love adding the little spiders to the pumpkin cake.

Easter time is a great time to make many different fun cookies, cakes, and desserts. It is always a sign of spring and there are many fun and pretty colors that can be used when decorating. The Easter cake below is an example of a fun and colorful Easter treat that is easy to make. This is a fun cake to make and decorate with kids.