Heart Covered Valentine Cake Tutorial

Whitney — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 14:45:17 +0000

I recently got to whip up a Valentine’s Day cake for The Cake Blog and it turned out so gorgeous I think it might deserve it’s own power ballad! The rose gold color palette and matching sprinkles are everything. And if you zoom in, you’ll see that all the hearts on this cake are filled in with pretty piping to give it even more texture. Whether you’re planning a Valentine’s Day party this year or want to bake something beautiful to impress your honey, I think this is the cake for you:

This cake is so easy to make with a heart shaped cookie cutter, a few piping tips, pretty sprinkles, and a fun Valentine’s Day color scheme. I went with various shades of Americolor Dusty Rose for the color scheme, which perfectly matched these Vintage Rose Gold sprinkles from Sprinkle Pop that I love. You’ll find the full tutorial for this cake and all my best tips over on The Cake Blog, so head there for all the details! Here are some photos to inspire you in the meantime:

So pretty, right? It’ll make the perfect centerpiece for your Valentine’s Day party or a fun treat to whip up and impress your date. If you do end up making it, be sure to tag @sugarandsparrowco and @thecakeblog to show us! We love to see your creations. Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone!

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My Favorite Piping Tip: Wilton 4B

Whitney — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 02:49:28 +0000

When I first started making cakes, I was so pleased to find out that my local craft store had a whole two aisles full of cake decorating supplies! All of the tools in those aisles were Wilton and they became the foundation of my toolset for years to come. Although I have incorporated some other brands into my cake decorating arsenal I am most definitely still a huge fan of Wilton, especially since their tools have taken a beating from me over the last several years and have held up pristinely.

I wanted to shed a spotlight on my favorite piping tip of all time, the classic Wilton 4B. It’s an open star tip that I’ve come to love for creating unique designs on cakes and cupcakes. It really shines when you get a little crafty with color.

I once made a cupcake rainbow with my 4B tip by creating different shades of buttercream. I think there are 14 colors represented here.

And made some monochromatic magic with a few different shades of teal.

I’ve created an under-the-sea inspired cake for a friend who loves diving. I love how it turned out looking like a coral reef.

And created a little sunny ombrè cake.

I’ve also used it several times to accent my cake designs. I just love that extra pop of texture it adds!

Have you tried any of these looks with 4B? I want to see ‘em. Tag me on Instagram and show me!

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Heart Covered Valentine Cake Tutorial

My Favorite Piping Tip: Wilton 4B