First Birthday Formal Wear Cake
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Step 1
Ice sides and 1/4 of top of 2-layer cake smooth with white icing; let top set.
Step 2
Trace Oval Picture Pattern onto waxed paper, cut out, position at iced end of cake top as shown. Ice cake top in pink. Carefully remove pattern, let icing set.
Step 3
Mark Bib Scallops Pattern on cake top using toothpick; mark message using Letter Press Set. Outline message using tip 55 dots; overpipe with tip 2 dots.
Step 4
Edge top of cake with tip 4 bead border. Pipe tip 124 ribbon swag along scallop markings in pink; then pipe tip 104 ribbon swag in yellow. Edge ribbon swags with tip 2 scallops and tip 3 bead border.
Step 5
Pipe tip 104 ruffle and bow around Oval Picture. Trim ribbon edges with tip 3 beads.
Step 6
For side of cake, at every 2 in. around, mark 1 1/2 in. and 2 in. up from base. Edge base with tip 10 bead border. Pipe tip 125 pink ribbon swags around cake side. Overlap tip 124 yellow ribbon swag. Edge ribbon swag with tip 3 beads and tip 2 scallop trim. Pipe tip 2 dot Queen Anne's Lace at swag centers.
Step 7
Cut picture to size following Oval Picture Pattern; cover with plastic wrap if desired. Position on cake top, trim with tip 2 dots. Pipe tip 2 triple dots on cake top.
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The bead shape makes impressive borders outlines and accents on letters and designs; also a cute trim on clothing and gingerbread houses. The basis for making piped hearts and figure piping.
Perfect for classic borders or cloudlike decorations, dots are a versatile technique that can be piped in a range of sizes. The dot technique can be used as a simple border for cakes and cookies, as well as for icing cupcakes or piping meringues.
Add that special touch to your cake with your special someone´s name.
Ruffles add a decorative top border to your cakes or cupcakes. Pipe ruffles around plaques or to trim doll dresses or bonnets.