My new mixer – AEG Ultramix Orbital Mixer Review
Read More: My new mixer – AEG Ultramix Orbital Mixer ReviewLet me introduce you to my new mixer! If you follow me on Instagram you may have seen that around a month ago I was surprised with a package from AEG UK and inside was their Ultramix stand mixer (or the AEG Ultramix Orbital Mixer KM5540-U for it’s full name). As someone who loves cake…
Lemon Sponge Cake Recipe – with lemon drizzle & lemon ganache
Read More: Lemon Sponge Cake Recipe – with lemon drizzle & lemon ganacheAre you looking for the perfect summer cake recipe? Here is my favourite lemon drizzle sponge cake recipe which has a zesty flavour, perfect for summer. In this tutorial I add a lemon drizzle / sugar syrup to the cake which is completely optional, but adds a little more of that lemon flavour into the…
Marbled Buttercream Under the Sea Cake Tutorial
Read More: Marbled Buttercream Under the Sea Cake TutorialOne trend that I am really loving at the moment is marbled buttercream. It gives such a great effect on the side of your cakes and looks great in any colour. For this weeks video tutorial I thought I would show you how to create a marble effect on your cakes and also how to…
Ruffle Rosette Cake Decorating Video Tutorial
Read More: Ruffle Rosette Cake Decorating Video TutorialA few months ago I created a tutorial showing you how to add 3 different ruffle techniques onto your cakes using fondant (If you haven’t already seen it, you can find it here). This tutorial has been so popular and so many of you have asked for some more similar techniques, so I thought for…
The 1M vs 2D – Comparing these popular piping tips / nozzles
Read More: The 1M vs 2D – Comparing these popular piping tips / nozzlesThere is something so satisfying when you’ve piped the perfect buttercream swirl, but it can sometimes be hard, especially if you are new to cake decorating or new to piping cupcakes to even know which piping tip to choose. Instagram and pinterest are full of beautiful cupcakes with beautiful buttercream swirls, but it can be…
Cute Lion King Cake Topper Tutorial
Read More: Cute Lion King Cake Topper TutorialA few months ago I shared with you a tutorial showing you how to make a cute elephant cake topper. I am so glad so many of you enjoyed it and I have had so many messages with photos of your elephant toppers that I thought I would do another animal for you to add…
How to cover / frost a cake with buttercream and get smooth sides
Read More: How to cover / frost a cake with buttercream and get smooth sides~ Please note that this post may contain affiliate links~ If you’re new to cake decorating or maybe looking to advance to larger cakes from cupcakes buttercream is a great option as a covering for your cakes, whether you are looking to decorate directly onto the buttercream or use this as a base underneath fondant…
Over 100 FREE Online Cake Decorating Classes / Tutorials
Read More: Over 100 FREE Online Cake Decorating Classes / TutorialsAre you on the hunt for some cake decorating tutorials or online classes to watch? One thing I love about uploading my tutorials to YouTube is that all my cake decorating videos are completely free for you all to watch. I remember when I first started learning to decorate cakes I watched as many tutorials…
Tropical Vibes Toucan Cake with Sweet Stamp
Read More: Tropical Vibes Toucan Cake with Sweet StampNow if you follow me on Instagram (@CakesbyLynz) you may have seen a few weeks ago I got sent the new Tropical Vibes stamp set from Sweet Stamp. As soon as I saw it I knew I had to create a tropical themed cake for you all. One of my favourite animals is the toucan! I…
Spring Gumpaste Tulip Video Tutorial
Read More: Spring Gumpaste Tulip Video TutorialSo we may still be in lockdown, and although I can’t spend much time outside I am so happy Spring is finally here and its so nice to see the flowers starting to bloom in the garden. One flower that always seems to indicate the start of spring is the tulip. So to celebrate the…
Save with Sweet Stamp – 10% off Voucher Code
Read More: Save with Sweet Stamp – 10% off Voucher CodeFirstly wherever you’re reading this from I hope you are all keeping safe and well. I know it can be really hard keeping busy whilst at home, but one thing I have found works for me is staying creative and filling my time with fun projects. So now may be the perfect time to practice…
How to Prepare & Cover a Cake Dummy Tutorial
Read More: How to Prepare & Cover a Cake Dummy TutorialNow I’m not quite sure how long it’s been since I actually left the house and I know it’s the same for so many of you around the world. In the UK there has been alot of panic buying and it can be a little tricky at the moment to get baking supplies for cakes.…
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