8 Cake Decorating ideas We Should Try

Written By Sanjeev Vekariya

Fondant Flower Garden

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Ombre Cake

[{"selector":"#anim-838b7f21-a460-4200-8ab5-4e40c18eb809 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Experiment with blending different shades of icing to create a stunning ombre effect on your cake layers.

Drip Cake

[{"selector":"#anim-e990b036-6979-417b-92ef-2ec39f92fe02 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Add an elegant touch to your cake by drizzling melted chocolate or colorful ganache over the top, letting it drip down the sides.

Geode Cake

[{"selector":"#anim-6d824a62-ca7c-4172-8535-3cdf13f24212 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Mimic the beauty of natural geodes by decorating your cake with edible crystals made from rock candy or isomalt

Watercolor Cake

[{"selector":"#anim-dfc9a699-e409-42ae-96ab-5816da9fe3ab [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Use food coloring and a paintbrush to create a beautiful watercolor effect on your cake layers.

Metallic Accents

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Textured Buttercream

[{"selector":"#anim-eb3e39d4-663b-488d-957b-975ad2795164 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Experiment with different piping techniques to create textured patterns or designs with buttercream frosting.

Edible Lace

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