Cake Decorating Glossary

Are you befuddled by borders?  Mystified by marzipan?  Perhaps you’re lacking some panache in your ganache.  (Sorry…).

Anyway, check out this helpful list of common cake decorating terms, some of which are unfamiliar to even practiced decorators.

Here’s an explanation of the whole “frosting versus icing” thing.

Frosting

Frosting and icing are often switched for each other. Those in the US tend to use the word “frosting” for the creamy, sugary substance that covers a cake, while individuals in other English speaking countries tend to use the term “icing”. In the U.S.A., “frosting” commonly refers to the icing that is spread over the cake, while “icing” typicallyrefers to decorative icing, such as piped borders and icing roses.

The Common Cake Decorating Tips.

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