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Shimmering ORGANZA RUFFLES
“I wanted to capture the sheer organza ruffles on a bridal gown and decided to try gelatin sheetsAMERICAN instead of waferCAKE paper or other materials,” explained Nisha Fernando. “I’m very pleased with the elegant, translucent effect.”
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CAKE TALK | 4 Why Work with Modeling Chocolate? Laura Dodimead encourages you to dive into the wonderful world of chocolate.
TRENDY TREATS | 17 Get the recipe for the latest Instagram viral food trend: the layered tart.
SHIMMERING ORGANZA RUFFLES | 7 Gelatin sheets and metallic airbrush colors combine to create elegantly translucent ruffles.
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READER GALLERY | 6 You Made It! Treat yourself and those you love to some sweet pleasures this Valentine’s Day. BUSINESS MINDED | 14 Finding Your Focus Achieve your business dreams one step at a time with this insightful column from our business expert Chrissie Boon.
SWEET AND SOUR | 24 This sweet and refreshing pink lemonade cake is perfect for spring! Get the recipe from Whitney DePaoli. DELLISSIMA CHOCOLATE CAKE | 26 Vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, and deliciously decadent. LAVENDER CAKE | 32 Pastry chef and buttercream expert Deva Williamson shares a jazzed-up box extender recipe with a trend-forward twist.
FEATURES SPECIAL FEATURE | 28 Cake Mechanics Become a master of internal structure with this insightful column from Jorg Amsler.
ERIN’S CAKE ADVENTURES | 10 Defying Gravity Erin Gardner demonstrates how ice cream cones can be used as edible support for dimensional buttercream flowers. 3, 2, 1 ... LIFTOFF! | 18 Jazz up your birthday cake with this rocketcake tutorial from Lori Mahoney. GO BANANAS | 20 Learn to create adorable realistic banana split sundae cupcake toppers with this delightful step-by-step tutorial by Amber Comadira-Smith. HOLOGRAPHIC FONDANT TUTORIAL | 27 Add shimmer and shine with this colorful technique.
