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I use royal icing to decorate on all of my cakes. I can do that because most all of my cakes are buttercream cakes covered in fondant. You can’t pipe royal icing onto buttercream because the oil from the buttercream will break the royal down. Basically, it will melt. So, remember “royal should never touch oil”.

However, you can add 1 teaspoon of piping gel to approximately 2 cups of royal icing and it will allow the royal icing to keep ...

Presentation

Remember when plating your cake or dessert give some thought to how the dessert should be presented. Trust me, this has a great impact on the success of your dessert. Give thought to the color of the dessert and pair it with a plate or a bowl that is complimentary to the color palate you are using! Make sure your portions are plated neatly and the rims of your dish are neat and tidy! ...