Is imitation vanilla the same as vanilla extract? Can one be swapped out for the other? Let’s break down the great vanilla flavor vs extract debate!
Imitation Vanilla vs. Pure Vanilla Extract – Differences & Conversions Guide
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Tips & Tricks
Cake
Easy tips and tricks to bake your best cake!
How Tos
How to Avoid Common Cake Baking Mistakes
Whether you’re new to baking or you’re just looking to fine-tune your skills, these tips and tricks for baking a perfect cake will help you get great results every time!
How to Cover a Cake with Fondant
Learn how to give your cake that nice, clean finish with fondant. Learn how to make fondant cakes and other decorations with fondant at Wilton.
High Altitude Baking: Adjusting for High Elevation
Baking at altitude can be difficult, but it’s a challenge that can be met if you understand some basic principles of baking. We’ll show you how to adjust your cake, cookie and bread recipes for those who live in higher climates.
Cake Baking & Serving Guide
Whether you need to know how many servings your cake will yield or how much batter or icing you need to fill your pan, this cake sizes and cake serving chart will help you figure it out!
Cake Bakeware 101: How to Prepare a Cake Pan and More
Wondering how to get perfect cake layers? It’s actually easier than you think! By choosing the right pan and preparing it properly, you can bake delicious cake layers that will be ready to decorate in no time!
Featured How To
How to Crumb Coat a Cake
Getting a smooth finish on your fondant or buttercream cake is easier than you may think. All you need is a simple crumb coat
More Tips & Tricks
Wilton Bakeware Comparison Chart and Guide
Perfect baked goods start with the right pan – and Wilton has you covered no matter what you’re making! With a great variety of sizes, shapes, materials and finishes, we have the right pan to match your project, skill level and budget.Each piece of Wilton bakeware...
How to Freeze Cake and Other Baked Goods
Learn how to wrap, freeze and thaw cakes and other baked goods so you can enjoy them whenever you’d like!How to Freeze CakeTo freeze an un-frosted cake, wrap the individual cake layers in plastic wrap, then in aluminum foil. This double-wrapping technique will help...
How to Assemble and Ice a Cake
A dome typically forms on the top of a baked cake, making its surface uneven. You can create a perfectly even surface by leveling your cake. This technique makes it much easier to ice and stack layers. Torting, or dividing a cake into layers, creates height once...
How to Decorate a Cake
Have you been tasked with baking a cake for an upcoming celebration? Take your homemade cake up a level with this guide on How to Decorate a Cake. From baking the cake to piping the frosting, this guide will take you through the process step-by-step for great results every time!
How to Use the Letters and Numbers Cake Pan
Make a cake to remember, right down to the letter! By rearranging the inserts that come with the Letters and Numbers Cake Pan, you can create cakes in the shape of all 26 letters of the alphabet or any number 0 through 9. It’s a-b-c easy as 1, 2, 3!
How to Cut a Square Cake
With this How to Cut a Square Cake cutting guide, we’ll teach you how to cut and serve your square (or oblong) cake with ease. No more guessing, this method works no matter what size cake you’re working with.
Cake Decorating & Baking Supplies
Wilton has the best selection of cake decorating and baking supplies! From the initial inspiration to pulling it out of the oven, Wilton has you covered every step-of-the-way, helping you make a delicious and memorable cake that you’ll want to share!
