If you’re stuck at home by yourself during quarantine—or stuck at home with small children—you may be running out of ideas to keep yourself and/or them occupied. Why not take a stab at these classic, easy baking recipes? You’ll learn a new skill and get something sweet to snack on. Below are some of our […]

If you’ve ever browsed the baking aisle for ingredients, you’re probably already familiar with the steep cost of genuine vanilla extract. Making your own at home allows you to make a lot more, for about the same price; you can then either stockpile your extra bottles, or give them out as gifts or wedding favors. […]

If you’re thinking about ordering a cake in Durham NC, you may be wondering what your options are in terms of decorations. Below are just a few of our favorites. Buttercream Rosette Icing Cake Another very popular and trendy decoration choice, the rose swirl buttercream technique adds a beautiful, romantic finish to any cake. This […]

Cake decorating is the ultimate way to enhance the beauty of a favorite dessert, personalize it and boost its high-end attractiveness in sheer minutes. If you’re anxious to bake amazing decorated cakes, there are essentials every cake professional uses to deliver that wow factor when the finished product is presented. Take Advice From The Cake […]

Choosing the decorative aspect of your cake can be a difficult one. There are multiple criteria that the decorations need to meet, they must not only look fantastic and artistic but they have to taste good too. For many bakeries, this is no easy task. But for the expert bakers at our Apex cake shop, […]

There are several tips that a person can use in order to bake a flawless cake. #1. The first tip to baking custom cakes is to make sure that you prep everything before you start. This means you will need to read through the recipe very carefully. Then you can get all of your ingredients […]

Cake decorating has expanded beyond simply throwing some frosting on top when you’re done. Fondant has made it possible to shape, color and create custom cakes and designs you’d never have imagined would be possible. Don’t let the intimidation of new territory stifle your creativity as you enter into the world of possibilities that fondant […]

Fondant toppers are a great option for decorating custom cakes and cupcakes. However, making fondant toppers requires expert precision and attention to detail. If you’re new to working with fondant, you may have questions about the process. Here are your Apex NC cake shop’s top fondant icing tips: Is there a difference between fondant and […]

Summer is the perfect excuse to eat healthy without sacrificing flavor. Additionally and whereas some people opt to omit desserts from their summer menus each year, others understand that the best way to get nutrition during the warmer months is to put it all in a dessert. Summer cakes, for example, are often light and […]

Cakes are definitely a statement to your party. It doesn’t matter the colors you decide to go for, the shape or size of the cake, it will always be something that your guests will be looking out for. What if you’ve had every type of cake you could think of and you want to come […]