Top 10 BAKING AND CAKE DECORATING TIPS FOR BEGINNERS

1. GET TO KNOW THE RECIPE

My first tip is all about the recipe itself. This is going to sound tremendously obvious, but it is something that I need to remind people of regularly. Read, read and then re-read the recipe again. It’s so easy to miss a vital step or crucial ingredient. Having the knowledge of what you’re going to do before you do it can make or break your bake.

Once you’ve read and know the method, it’s then time to start your preparations. Something I always advise budding bakers is to weigh out all of your ingredients and have them ready and in front of you. That way, there’s limited possibility of mistaking the plain for the self-raising, or forgetting to add the flavouring. By having all of the correct ingredients ready to go, you will be super prepared and ready to take on the cake!

2. COUNT YOUR EGGS BEFORE THEY’VE HATCHED

Using the right ingredients. I don’t just mean using sugar instead of salt, by the ‘right’ ingredients I mean using good quality ingredients that will help enhance your bake. I am aware not everyone will have the same budget, but if you can afford to splash