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Learn how to make smooth, rich chocolate ganache perfect for filling, icing, or drip cakes. This easy, microwave-friendly recipe is ideal for summer bakes and sharp cake edges — plus, it works beautifully under fondant!

Today we're showing you how quick and simple it is to create a stunning drip cake using ready-to-go Bakels Truffle. This popular style has been around for a while — and for good reason! It’s super effective and surprisingly easy, especially with a little shortcut like this.

Cupcake Sweeties no longer runs decorating classes, but we’ve rounded up the best local and online options to keep you inspired — from the Petone Cake Decorating Guild to YouTube tutorials!

Our tips on how to make black buttercream.

Come and decorate a cupcake with us, using a few of our fave piping tips!

Piped buttercream, 3 x designs!

How to make a fun melting ice cream cake!

Smooth Buttercream! How to achieve a silky smooth, final coat on your cakes.

How to stack and crumb coat a tall, layered cake!

In this article, we'll share ten valuable tips on how to best store cupcakes and address the important question of how long cupcakes can sit out before their quality is compromised.