The art of cake decorating

Although there's nothing more convenient than picking up a ready-made cake at the bakery, the pleasure most people get from making and decorating their own cakes is unsurpassed. This is especially true when the occasion involves loved ones; especially children.

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Marzipan Bumblebee on Piped Flower Cupcake Decoration

Tools and Materials

2 ounces marzipan per bee
Yellow and black gel-paste food coloring
Unblanched almond slices
Cupcakes (any flavor)
Swiss Meringue Buttercream, tinted yellow
Pastry bag
Small petal pastry tip

Marzipan Bumblebee on Flower How-To

1. Tint half the marzipan yellow and the other half black, kneading each separately until color is uniform. Roll each into a 1/8-inch-thick log. Cut each log crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick pieces. Starting with a black piece and alternating colors, stack 4 pieces, pressing together gently.

2. For head, roll a black piece into a ball, and press onto yellow end of stack. For eyes, pinch off 2 tiny yellow pieces, roll into balls, and press onto head. For stinger, shape end into a slight point. For wings, press 1 almond slice into each side of body.

3. Spread a thin layer of buttercream on 1 cupcake. Pipe petals in a circular pattern around edge with buttercream. Pipe another circle inside first, overlapping slightly. Repeat until cupcake is covered. Gently press a bee on frosting.

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