Whether you are a novice or pro baker, knowing cake decorating terminology can help you when you are creating your next baking masterpiece. Learning these common decorating terms can help you get a better understanding of different items and methods you use while baking.
It is sweet icing with an elastic texture commonly made from sugar, corn syrup, and gelatin. It is carefully rolled out and shaped, then draped over cakes to give them a smooth appearance.
It is made from melted chocolate mixed with heavy whipping cream. It has a sweet, rich flavor and can be used for fillings or as icing. It is often made with milk, dark or semi-sweet chocolate.
It is made from powdered sugar, water, and meringue powder or egg whites. Though it is commonly used to decorate cookies, it can also be used for detailed designs on cakes. It starts off as a soft paste before it hardens.
KNOW YOUR TERMS
There are a lot of different terms used when baking cakes. Though it might seem overwhelming at times when reading recipes, learning these phrases will be helpful for your baking.