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Feelings & Frosting

A blog about all things caking, motherhood & mental health, and that embraces all aspects of life - the highs and the lows, the sweet and the bitter, the frosting on the surface and the fillings deep inside.

Finding Healing and Joy in Cake baking cakes decorating mental health Mar 24, 2025

While it would be a rare occasion for me to pass up cake, when I talk about finding healing and joy in cake, I don’t mean the eating of (although cake is an excellent stress/depress food)! For me, it’s in the creation of the cake – it’s not just about making a sweet treat, but it’s a way to find com...

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HOW TO: Make Party Cakes Like A Pro baking cakes decorating how to tips & tricks Jan 27, 2025

It’s going to be a week of celebrations for me! Firstly, it’s my birthday on Thursday, and then on Sunday, it’s the 5th birthday/anniversary of my cake biz! I’m actually in shock that I’ve been in business for so long, and I know it wouldn’t have been possible without the support of my family, and m...

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5 Festive Buttercream Decorating Ideas For A Magical Christmas buttercream christmas cupcakes decorating how to ideas tips & tricks Nov 18, 2024

Christmas is the perfect time to get creative in the kitchen, and what better way to celebrate than with beautifully decorated desserts? Whether you're baking for a holiday party, gifting to loved ones, or simply enjoying the festive spirit (and trying to keep the kids entertained while you’re at it...

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Colour Me Vibrant! buttercream decorating how to tips & tricks Jun 24, 2024

When I first started cake decorating, I was horrified to discover that I needed like half a bottle of Queens liquid food colouring to colour my buttercream red - and that was even using their super red blend! And it was the same for any bright/dark colour for that matter!

 

Not only would you end ...

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HOW TO: Make Smooth Buttercream baking buttercream decorating how to tips & tricks May 27, 2024

“I can’t seem to get really smooth buttercream!”

 

This is one of the most common problems that people tell me they struggle with when it comes to cake decorating! Meanwhile, I’m proud to say that one of the things I’m known for IS my silky smooth and delicious buttercream! And the best thin...

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HOW TO: Pipe Buttercream Cupcakes (My Tips for Perfect Piping) baking buttercream cupcakes decorating how to tips & tricks Sep 29, 2023

One question I get asked A LOT is “How do you make cupcake decorating look so easy?”, and by this, they mean piping the buttercream.

 

Sure, it might look effortless in the reels I put up, but I can assure you that it wasn’t always this way! Just like most of you, I too used to struggle with pipin...

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