Decorated cakes gives that extra sparkle at parties and weddings. Learning basic techniques, like making simple rosettes, requires a little bit of practice. The outcome of a beautifully decorated cake is well worth the time you put into learning make icing rosettes.
Instructions
Make a Flower Rosette
1. Fill a decorator's bag with icing. You must use a thick icing and ensure all air bubbles are removed from the bag.
2. Place a rose tip on the end of the bag.
3. Make a zig-zag with your icing by applying a small amount of pressure and then zig-zagging your tip. You must then pull out the tip and release the pressure.
4. Refine your technique by practicing on a plate or parchment paper.
Make a Fluffy Rosette
5. Load the decorator's bag with medium consistency icing and use a star tip. These rosettes are often used for clouds, smoke and even the occasional border.
6. Angle the tip and bag to 90-degrees. This is straight up and down from the surface.
7. Place the tip slightly above the surface. Start to apply pressure. A star of icing will form. Move the tip in a small, tight, complete circle. Stop squeezing and lift the tip away.
8. Perform these rosettes repeatedly. You must practice to make them uniform in size and shape.
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