The sweetness of a beautifully decorated cake comes from the sugar

It makes sense that with any decorated cake, sugar is the key sweetner. Sugar contributes tenderness by enhancing the ability of the cake to retain moisture. It also provides the golden crust of a white or vanilla cake. A good cake decorator knows their sugar. Here are some to know.

Granulated Sugar – This is the type of sugar called for in most cake recipes. Cake decorators tip: Avoid the superfine sugar and stick with granulated to maintain a good cake texture.

Confectioner’s Sugar – This is very finely ground granulated sugar with a little cornstarch added to prevent clumping. When decorating your cakes, you can use confectioner’s sugar to dust the top as a garnish.

Other sweetners to be aware of, which is called for in some cake recipes, are: corn syrup, honey and molasses.

Happy Cake Decorating