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How to: make a buttercream rose

Give your cupcakes a luxurious look with a buttercream rose. It looks difficult but it's so easy with a little practice!

Dutch apple pie

Here in the Netherlands we have a recipe for authentic apple pie that is typically Dutch. I'm always in the mood for a mouth-watering slice of apple pie and wanted to share this recipe with you lot. It's pretty easy to make but its combination of apple, sugar and cinnamon makes it taste delicious! Your life isn't complete until you have tried it! :) 

Have Your Cake and Wear It, Too!

Vogue asked pastry chefs from five New York bakeries to whip up creations inspired by the season’s dessert-like styles. With a designer’s flair and a tailor’s aplomb, the chefs turned in cakes gowned in frosting fit for the runways!

Frosting tips for decorating cakes & cupcakes

If you like baking an decorating cakes, it's a great idea to invest in a frosting kit
with a reusable pastry bag and an assortment of tips.

TIP: Refrigerate the frosting before piping so that it retains it's shape. 

Here is a list of the most used decorating tips: