How to Order a Custom Birthday Cake: A Step-by-Step Guide
A birthday cake is often the centerpiece of the party, the moment everyone gathers around for candles, singing and photos. Ordering a custom cake means you can…
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The Another Slice of Cake Blog
Baking tips, cake ordering guides, recipes and stories from our bakery in historic downtown Frederick, Maryland. Start with our guides to ordering a custom birthday cake, wedding cake servings and buttercream vs. fondant, or browse all posts below.
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How Much Wedding Cake Do You Need? Servings, Tiers and Sizes Explained
One of the first questions couples ask when planning a wedding cake is simple: how much cake do we actually need? Order too little and some guests…
Buttercream vs. Fondant: How to Choose the Right Finish for Your Cake
When you order a celebration cake, one of the first choices is the finish: buttercream or fondant. The two look, taste and behave very differently, and the…
How to Store, Transport and Serve a Celebration Cake
You have chosen the perfect cake. Now it has to get from the bakery to the party in one piece, stay fresh until it is served and…
Cupcakes or Cake? How to Choose the Best Dessert for Your Party
Planning a party brings plenty of decisions, and dessert is one of the most enjoyable. Should you go for a showstopping cake, a tray of beautifully decorated…
How to Host an English Afternoon Tea Party at Home
Few traditions feel as special as an English afternoon tea. Delicate sandwiches, warm scones with jam and cream, a selection of small cakes and a proper pot…
Up Close and Personal: What Goes Into a Handmade Custom Cake
A custom cake looks effortless when it arrives at a party: smooth sides, neat layers and decorations that match the theme perfectly. Behind that finished cake are…
How to Make the Perfect Cookie: A Baker's Guide to Chewy, Golden Cookies
A great cookie looks simple: golden edges, a soft and slightly chewy middle, and pockets of melted chocolate. Getting there every single time is a little less…
Get Your Hands Dirty: How to Make the Perfect Pie Crust
A homemade pie crust has a reputation for being difficult, but it really comes down to a few principles: keep the fat cold, add just enough water,…
10 Easy-to-Make Dessert Recipes for Home Bakers
You do not need special equipment or years of practice to make a dessert people will remember. Some of the most loved sweets are also the simplest:…
The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread: A Beginner's Guide to Homemade Bread
There is a reason people say something is "the best thing since sliced bread." A good loaf is one of the most satisfying things you can make…
All the treats with a few simple tricks!!
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, even more so now that I get to share the fun with my son, Hudson! Easy treats with just a couple of ingredients.
The Greatest Baker Competition
About a month ago I entered the 2020 Greatest Baker Competition! I've baked since I was a young child and love baking new things.
A passion turned into a business
Baking with my mum as a child is how I began my journey. I loved baking all kinds of things from rock buns to fairy cakes.
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