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Makes enough for 12 cupcakes, or filling or decoration for a 20cm cake Put the butter, sugar and vanilla in a stand mixer fitted with the beater. Beat on slow for 30 seconds, until combined, then ...

With the festivals almost knocking on your doorstep, are you headed to the kitchen to make the sweetest desserts and return gifts for your family and loved ones? From tarts to cakes to pastries, none ...

If you've ever decorated a cake before -- whether it's a homemade showstopper or you're simply upgrading a store-bought cake -- you may be familiar with the cringey feeling of having a glob of ...

Bake a cake yourself or buy an ordinary one with plain icing and get out that piping bag that's been lying unused in the drawer for so long! It may take a bit of ...

Raymond Blanc's recipe for chocolate éclairs is full of tips and advice, including how to freeze. Equipment and preparation: You will need a large piping bag fitted with a 1.5cm/½in fluted nozzle and ...

Buttercream has always been an integral part of cake decorating and is also absolutely delicious. In recent years, however, the range of fancy nozzles capable of creating beautiful designs, such as ...