topping

If you want to make a chocolate glacé topping that is soft when eaten but sets on the top of your cupcakes, then this is the topping for you. It can be easily poured and is relatively quick and easy to make. You'll only need three ingredients, and you can even add decorations to it if you fancy...

Here is a tutorial showing you how to make Glacé Icing. This recipe will cover approximately 12 cupcakes. Note: In the illustration and pictures below, I have used teaspoons. This is because I used a small amount of icing sugar and water to recreate the Glacé Icing. If you use the below 180...

If you are piping roses or other piped designs using buttercream then ensure that you use blocks or sticks of butter and icing or confectioners sugar in your mixture as the block of butter will ensure that it holds its shape.

A quick and easy way to fill your piping bag is to stand it in a large tall glass, this will free up your hands making it easier to insert the buttercream in the bag with a spoon.

Here is a Chocolate Ganache Tutorial:- Ingredients:- 350ml Double Cream 175g Dark Cooking Chocolate (Approx 50% Cocoa Content) 175g Milk Cooking Chocolate (Note: This recipe can be modified to suit your needs, just use the same amount of double cream to chocolate). Method: 1. Pour...