Even though I'm not a whiz in the kitchen, I still enjoy trying new things and improving my skills whenever I have a chance.
If you love to bake and are always looking for ways to take your creations to the next level, give the tips and tricks below a try!
Rather than waiting overnight, place your eggs in a bowl of warm water for three minutes. This hack is great for all of you spur-of-the-moment bakers!
Like cake decorating! Use them to create fun designs on cakes with a variety of ingredients, like sprinkles, chocolate chips, or powdered sugar.
Place a pretty piece of detailed lace over your desserts and cover them with powdered sugar. When you remove it, you'll be left with a unique design!
To keep your baked treats fresh, store them in an airtight container with a single slice of bread. Works like a charm!
A simple mixture of Jell-O, marshmallows, confectioner's sugar, and water creates a fun rainbow of fondant that you can use to decorate all of your tasty desserts.
You don't need fancy equipment to create a collection of delicious cake pops. For setting them without a hassle, all you need is an upside-down colander and some paper towel!
When working with a hand or stand mixer, use a paper plate to cover the bowl in order to prevent your ingredients from flying out and making a huge mess everywhere.
I don't know if they'll always stay soft and fluffy, but this trick will definitely prevent them from spreading out.
All you really need is a square pan, around pan, and a bit of willingness to get creative.
If you're going to use frozen fruit in your pies, cakes, muffins, or any other baking ventures, coating it in a bit of flour will help absorb the excess water.
Yup! You can use a standard potato peeler to create the prettiest little chocolate peels, which work perfectly as garnish for any baked good.
While cake will never be as healthy as a serving of fresh fruit or veggies, you can improve it by substituting the oil with some unsweetened applesauce!
This hack is the perfect solution to getting it nice and warm for baking, and all you need is a glass cup and some boiling water!
Putting your chocolate into mason jars is a great way to get a lot done at once, and you don't have a messy pot to scrub out after.
You won't struggle with the fine lines you want to get for those expertly decorated cookies.
Just place it in a microwave-safe dish, and cover it with a moist paper towel. Heat for 20 seconds, and you'll be good to go!
It removes any air bubbles and will help ensure that your cake bakes evenly.
To get smooth and shiny ganache, grab a blow dryer, and put it on the highest heat setting and the lowest speed. Use the blow dryer as you work around your cake with a spreader tool.
Simply press them down into your cupcake pan, and try using a small glass to help them keep their shape until you pour the batter in.
A pair of tongs, a corkscrew, a small measuring spoon, and even a pearl necklace are all perfect candidates for this task.
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