tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406495129680728476Tue, 23 Dec 2025 19:44:40 +0000CakesdusoleilCake Decoratingsugar craft tutorialsCake Recipessugar artValentines Daychristmas cookies. cakesdusoleilrecipeAutumnChocolateCookiesCupcakesEaster EggsGingerbread HouseHalloweenSt Patricks DaySummer CakesVictorian cakecandygrandmas sherry cakesherry cake from scratchAgbay Cake levelerBabyBaby ShowerBeach themed cake tutorialBlack cherry fudgeBook CakesBooksButterflies and BubblesCakesDuSoleil Key lime tartsChildrenChocopanChristmas GiftsCoenraad RoodDebbieDoesCakesEaster Egg Marshmallow PiesEaster Moon PiesEdible Punkin PatchFaerie MagazineFairy Flower CookiesFairy FlowersFlag Day foodFort Worth Museum of Science and HistoryFourth of July foodGumpaste ButterflyGumpaste Shoes tutorialGumpaste mirrorHeidi's Cake CreationsHolocaustIrish BlessingJacque's Key Lime TartsKey Lime cut out cookiesKey lime cookie treeKim SangerMemorial Day foodMini Key lime tartsMorgan Jackson PhotographyNati's CakesNellie and Joes Key Lime JuiceNew yearOklahoma State Sugar Arts ShowPatriotic DessertPatriotic Party FoodPeanut Butter CupsPhotography by RosettaR Morgan JacksonRice Krispies TreatsStacked Book CakesStress free Cake supportsSugar CookiesSweetheart cookiesTEXAS ICES DAY OF SHARINGTrufflesVanity Setangelsbrownieschristmascupcake stand DIYcustard buttercreamdecorators frostingflower babiesflowering cupcakesfondant flowerfudgegingerbread house patternsgingham flower toppergumpaste teacupmarriagemarshmallow fairy flowersorange cakepinkpink cakespink is the new blackpoured sugarsherry almond cakesherry cakesnowflakesstrawberry cakesugar babiessugarpaste topperteacupsTrue Artistry in Cakeshttp://cakesdusoleil.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Jacque)Blogger85125en-usnoCake Decorating, Cakes, Recipes, Art, Photography, Weddings, Cake Forums, Baking, Design, Poetrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406495129680728476.post-8314269942050646375Sat, 10 Feb 2024 04:00:00 +00002024-02-09T22:09:25.418-06:00Gumpaste mirrorsugar craft tutorialsVanity Set Supplies Firm Gumpaste- colored ivory, light pink, deep pink Fondant roller and Board Cornstarch Gum Glue Ateco Circle Cutters Sizes 2-1/2" and two graduated larger sizes. ( approx 2-7/8", 3-1/4") 3" Craft Mirror Slim Bamboo Skewer 3" round Garrett Frill cutter #12 Piping tube Toothpicks Styrofoam Board Scissors Pme Wheel Cutter or Pizza Cutter Gold Lustre Dust http://cakesdusoleil.blogspot.com/2011/03/vanity-set-in-sugar.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jacque)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406495129680728476.post-3768963500359625339Wed, 06 Dec 2023 04:51:00 +00002023-12-05T22:51:34.936-06:00Cakesdusoleilchristmas cookies. cakesdusoleilsugar craft tutorials Supplies : Waffle Cones for Ice cream Small bowl with 1/2 inch water scissors Forest Green Royal Icing Piping bag with #67 Piping tip Yellow colored Gumpaste 3/4" Five petal or Star Cutter Gumglue or piping gel Wilton Pastel Candies Dragees Place two waffle cones together as shown. Place in shallow water for 15- 20 seconds. Remove fromhttp://cakesdusoleil.blogspot.com/2013/12/making-sugar-christmas-tree.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jacque)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406495129680728476.post-4741399053839258939Mon, 16 Oct 2023 20:15:00 +00002023-10-16T15:15:56.513-05:00  VINTAGE LUGGAGE CAKESIngredients :Three 9"x 13" cakesNon crusting chocolate icing4 Lbs. dark chocolate fondantDivided- reserving 1 lb1 ½  Lbs. ivory fondant½  cup gumpasteSilver Luster DustGold Luster DustLemon Extract or grain alcohol;Melted milk chocolate;1 lb white fondant, divided and colored for clothing2 large marshmallows Tools needed: fondant roller http://cakesdusoleil.blogspot.com/2023/10/making-vintage-luggage-cake.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jacque)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406495129680728476.post-1891351862835373666Wed, 01 Mar 2023 05:02:00 +00002023-02-28T23:02:01.318-06:00Gumpaste Butterflysugar artsugar craft tutorials These little gumpaste butterflies make a lovely addition to a floral cake topper. They are made on wire to easily insert into your topper. Supplies Gumpaste Fondant Roller And Board Cornstarch Patchwork Cutters #20 Covered Wire Wire Cutters Gum Glue Edible Markers Non Toxic Pastels Instructions Using wirecutters, cut http://cakesdusoleil.blogspot.com/2011/03/how-to-make-sugarpaste-butterflies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jacque)13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406495129680728476.post-9092920966003097377Thu, 02 Feb 2023 00:05:00 +00002023-02-01T18:05:02.344-06:00CookiesSweetheart cookiesValentines Day Ready for Valentine's Day? Here is a simple Jam-filled Butter cookie that is easy to make. They look beautiful and taste delicious! Sweetheart Cookies Ingredients Butter Cookie Dough 1 cup butter, softened1/4 cup light brown sugar1/2 cup granulated sugar1/4 tsp salt ( omit if using salted butter)1 egg1/2 tsp vanilla2-3 drops orange oil 2 cups+2 Tblsp all purpose flour1/3 cup finely ground http://cakesdusoleil.blogspot.com/2011/02/sweetheart-cookies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jacque)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406495129680728476.post-1867631139464479139Wed, 02 Nov 2022 15:00:00 +00002022-11-02T10:11:46.024-05:00 Caramel Corn Four Bags Microwave Popcorn, Popped. Or 1 cup unpopped popcorn, popped in air popper  ( Discard all unpopped kernels ) 1 -2 cups pecans, peanuts, or mixed nuts 1 cup Dried Cranberries Spray 2 large shallow roasting pans lightly with non stick cooking spray and mix popcorn, nuts and dried cranberries. Set aside. Preheat oven to 250 degrees. 1 cup butter 2 slightly http://cakesdusoleil.blogspot.com/2015/12/yummy-caramel-corn.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jacque)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406495129680728476.post-6849435769771232913Tue, 08 Mar 2022 18:06:00 +00002022-03-08T12:09:46.937-06:00 Marshmallow Fairy Flowers This was my tutorial originally published in Faerie Magazine. Fun, easy, little flowers that you and your children can make together. Items Needed: Fruit Flavored Mini-Marshmallows Granulated Sugar Water Rolling pin Wax Paper Toothpick Clean Artist Brush Clean Scissors Rose Bud 1. Liberally sprinkle sugar onto wax paperhttp://cakesdusoleil.blogspot.com/2022/03/fairy-flower-petite-for-toppers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jacque)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406495129680728476.post-569507161314543340Tue, 08 Mar 2022 17:35:00 +00002022-03-08T11:41:37.052-06:00Faerie MagazineFairy Flowersmarshmallow fairy flowers"The world is full of Magical things, patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper." ~Bertrand Russell~ I have always loved faeries and magic. I still love them today. Fairy tales enthralled me as a child.  They still fill me with joy.It's no wonder that these wonderful, magical creatures have permeated my art. So when Faerie Magazine called and asked me if I would write a http://cakesdusoleil.blogspot.com/2010/11/faerie-magick.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jacque)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406495129680728476.post-942733932884933831Fri, 26 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +00002021-03-25T19:09:37.896-05:00Cakesdusoleilcustard buttercreamgrandmas sherry cakesherry cakesherry cake from scratchDecades ago, I looked for a good sherry cake from scratch, but wasn't able to find one. I finally decided to try to create my own.  I re-created Grandma's Sherry Cake using my Grandmother's Custard Glaze. This year, for my birthday, I revisited this cake recipe, doubled it, but instead of the glaze, I created a Sherry Cream Frosting starting with a custard base. I really liked the http://cakesdusoleil.blogspot.com/2021/03/sherry-cake.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jacque)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406495129680728476.post-3625671166024275698Sun, 07 Mar 2021 22:30:00 +00002021-03-07T16:40:56.093-06:00Cake RecipescandySt Patricks Day Ingredients:                1 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk 1 3.5oz pkg pistachio pudding mix                             6 oz bag flaked coconut &http://cakesdusoleil.blogspot.com/2011/03/st-paddys-day-pistachio-candy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jacque)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406495129680728476.post-8040959760168804464Sat, 20 Feb 2021 05:30:00 +00002021-02-19T23:31:58.144-06:00poured sugarsnowflakessugar art I love that quote!  In that spirit, I decided to make my own snowflakes out of  poured sugar- Isomalt- to be more specific. The supplies I used were 1 cup of Isomalt crystals, a small saucepan, a rubber snowflake mold, a spoon, non-stick spray and a small bowl of ice water ( in case of burn injury!) Isomalt is interesting. I had used it once before and learned http://cakesdusoleil.blogspot.com/2010/01/snowflake-is-winters-butterfly.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jacque)14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406495129680728476.post-5513493217103150760Sat, 06 Feb 2021 06:30:00 +00002021-02-06T00:31:02.931-06:00Cakesdusoleilcupcake stand DIY This is an inexpensive, but sturdy method for building a cupcake tower. I have tried a few different ways before, but by far, this is the easiest and most sturdy one that I have built, so I wanted to share it with you all. I always use foam core for making my cake boards, and there is usually about a 5-6 inch strip left over. Thinking I can use it for future use, I typically save them.http://cakesdusoleil.blogspot.com/2013/01/this-is-inexpensive-but-sturdy-method.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jacque)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406495129680728476.post-3341941248454538060Sat, 05 Dec 2020 06:57:00 +00002020-12-05T00:57:25.805-06:00Gingerbread Housegingerbread house patterns This is the first in a series of three Gingerbread House Tutorials. Here are a few baking tips for your Gingerbread, along with a few patterns for your convenience. Gingerbread House Recipe 1/3 cup soft shortening 1cup brown sugar, packed 1-1/2 cups dark molasses 2/3 cup cold water 7 cups flour 2 tsps. Baking soda 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. allspice 1 tsp. ginger 1 tsp. ground cloves 1 tsp. http://cakesdusoleil.blogspot.com/2012/11/gingerbread-house-baking-tips.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jacque)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406495129680728476.post-8492628795926750648Fri, 23 Oct 2020 23:00:00 +00002020-10-23T19:00:12.614-05:00AutumnCake DecoratingCakesdusoleilHalloween How does that poem go? When the frost on the pumpkin lies... or when on the counter the cake scraps lie? You know what I'm talking about! So what to do you with all those cake scraps? Make cake balls, of course. Don't tell anyone, but I actually made some petit fors that looked SO bad after I iced them, I threw them into a bowl and took out my frustration on them, beating them http://cakesdusoleil.blogspot.com/2013/11/cake-ball-punkin-patch.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jacque)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406495129680728476.post-7815652545650167360Fri, 15 May 2020 00:30:00 +00002020-05-14T19:49:50.600-05:00CakesDuSoleil Key lime tartsFlag Day foodFourth of July foodJacque's Key Lime TartsMemorial Day foodMini Key lime tartsNellie and Joes Key Lime JuicePatriotic DessertPatriotic Party Food These 2" tarts are made with key lime filling over a pecan shortbread cookie, they are topped with fresh blueberries and strawberries, and drizzled with grenadine syrup. Start by making the pecan shortbread (I used *Norpro mini cheesecake pan with removable bottoms.) After popping the cookies into the oven, make key lime filling. After both are cooled, just put the chilled filling into a http://cakesdusoleil.blogspot.com/2017/05/delicious-mini-key-lime-tarts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jacque)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406495129680728476.post-4124232991274814164Mon, 09 Mar 2020 20:00:00 +00002020-03-09T15:02:58.528-05:00 I just wanted to share a very quick and cute way to have fun on a sweet Easter Sunday!   Just so you know how fast this project is, I sent my husband out to pick up grilled chicken a few miles away, and by the time he was back home,  the chocolate egg was out of the mold, the bunny was finished and salads were made!   Here's what you will need.  White http://cakesdusoleil.blogspot.com/2020/03/bunny-licious.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jacque)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406495129680728476.post-5969639951242245568Tue, 02 Jul 2019 16:30:00 +00002019-07-02T11:30:46.811-05:00 How to Make a Gumpaste Teacup The process for making a gumpaste teacup is a simple one. However, it does take some time; so if you need a teacup for a cake tomorrow, you may want to rethink your design. The gumpaste will be very fragile until completely dry, so allow yourself several days to complete the cup. Supplies Needed: Gumpaste Paper Pattern Fondant http://cakesdusoleil.blogspot.com/2019/07/how-to-make-gumpaste-teacup.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jacque)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406495129680728476.post-6980850659643637258Sun, 03 Feb 2019 22:26:00 +00002019-02-03T16:26:15.128-06:00 Several years ago, my friend, Denise Talbot, asked me to demonstrate at an ICES Day of Sharing in Southeast Texas. When I asked her what she wanted me to demo, she suggested, "What about a Jeweled Flower Topper?- You know, like Jeweled flowers on an antique brooch-- in the art nouveau style." So I set about researching antique jewelry. After perusing antique stores and “http://cakesdusoleil.blogspot.com/2019/02/art-nouveau-sugarpaste-topper-tutorial.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jacque)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406495129680728476.post-3212154677559715572Thu, 01 Nov 2018 16:32:00 +00002018-11-01T11:32:16.843-05:00 Do you just dread cutting dowel and stacking tiered cakes....Do you hold your breath until your cake is safely delivered? Well, now there is a product the help alleviate the headaches of stacking tiers and avoid shifting during delivery. Stress-free Cake Supports are true to their name! It takes the worry from shifting or sliding tiers! Arlene Haase is pictured here withhttp://cakesdusoleil.blogspot.com/2018/11/a-stress-free-way-to-deliver-cake.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jacque)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406495129680728476.post-6831580509006776468Tue, 23 Oct 2018 00:37:00 +00002018-10-22T19:33:17.452-05:00CupcakesHalloween How fun is Halloween. This year, I would like to share the step by step instructions to create Fun and Spooky Cupcakes! You will need: 2 dozen of your favorite cupcakes, baked and iced Airbrush Americolors Airbrush colors Avocado, Violet, Orange White and Black Confectioner's Melts Plastic Piping Bags 1-1/2" Egg Molds White and Black Candy Clay* 1" and 3" circle cutters #8http://cakesdusoleil.blogspot.com/2010/10/spooktacular-halloween-cupcakes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jacque)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406495129680728476.post-1695716401732444665Tue, 07 Aug 2018 21:30:00 +00002018-08-07T16:42:31.565-05:00pinkpink cakespink is the new black In the pink. " An expression of the perfect condition... especially health." It seems from the time of birth, a little girl is surrounded by the color pink! She sees it everywhere! She is dressed in pink ruffles and lace and bombarded with pink icons. Long ago, I remember my parents surprised me one spring day. I came home from school onhttp://cakesdusoleil.blogspot.com/2010/02/very-pink-of-perfection.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jacque)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406495129680728476.post-8444656487391621957Mon, 07 Sep 2015 17:35:00 +00002015-09-08T14:51:47.665-05:00 How to make a cute little lady bug: 3/4" ball black fondant  pink fondant  green fondant Gum Glue* 3/4" Circle Cutter Scissors #10 piping tip * To make gum glue, mix 1/8 tsp. Tylose powder  with 1 oz. warm water Pinch a bit of black fondant  and make a ¼” ball.    Using the rest of the gumpaste,  make an oval.  Attach the two &nbsphttp://cakesdusoleil.blogspot.com/2015/09/lady-bug-lady-bug-fly-away-home.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jacque)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406495129680728476.post-1692801918569329490Wed, 01 Apr 2015 03:51:00 +00002015-03-31T23:20:55.204-05:00Easter Egg Marshmallow PiesEaster EggsEaster Moon Pies Easter Egg Marshmallow Pies Several years ago, I wanted to put something special into my grandchildren's Easter baskets. I tried to think of something that they might like to eat, yet different than a sugar cookie. Then remembering my favorite Moon Pie treats as a child, I pondered just how to recreate them using an Easter theme. Since these needed to be http://cakesdusoleil.blogspot.com/2011/04/happy-easter-to-you.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jacque)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406495129680728476.post-3450665251748002129Fri, 02 Jan 2015 00:46:00 +00002015-01-01T18:46:45.428-06:00 Ring out wild bells to the wild sky,  The flying cloud, the frosty light: The year is dying in the night. Ring out, wild bells, and let him die.     Ring out the old, ring in the new,      Ring, happy bells, across the snow:     The year is going, let him go;      Ring out the false, ring in the http://cakesdusoleil.blogspot.com/2015/01/ring-out-wild-bells.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jacque)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406495129680728476.post-3610530090590746612Mon, 29 Sep 2014 22:31:00 +00002015-07-21T15:33:33.007-05:00 Supplies I quarter sheet cake (9x13), cut in half, filled and stacked Non-crusting buttercream, or thick ganache Fondant Roller Ruler – with good straightedge Pme cutter, or pizza cutter White chocolate, colored to match fondant Use milk chocolate if your box is brown spatula White Gumpaste Edible markers and/or luster dust Intructions: Roll out fondant for box and lid the http://cakesdusoleil.blogspot.com/2014/09/creating-shoebox-cake.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jacque)0