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How to Decorate a Birthday Cake. If store-bought pastries have gotten a little stale, this
guide will help you jazz up that birthday cake with real style. You will need An apron
Frosting An icing spatula A turntable or lazy susan Toothpicks A pastry bag Assorted piping
tips Fondant Cookie cutters Assorted candies Assorted cookies and nuts, sprinkles, or popcorn.
Step 1. Lay out all your tools and decorations so that everything is easily accessible. Put
on an apron, as things may get messy. Step 2. Apply an even coating of room temperature
frosting using an icing spatula and a turntable or lazy susan to spin the cake around as you
work. Chill the cake in the refrigerator to solidify the frosting before adding more decorations.
Step 3. Use toothpicks to gently etch designs or words into the frosting. If you make a
mistake, just re-frost and start over. Step 4. Use a pastry bag and piping tips to personalize
your cake with words and original designs using different colored frostings. Step 5.
Cut shapes out of fondant using cookie cutters and attach them to your cake. Step 6. Add
candies, cookies, nuts, and even popcorn to create detail and let your creativity shine.
Avoid using inedible decorations, especially around small children, as these can be a choking
hazard. Step 7. Add birthday candles and you'll have a completely original birthday cake.
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