Back to Basics Videos Archives

How to Use Meringue Powder

Posted by Katie | Aug 25, 2021

Often used as a substitute for raw egg whites, meringue powder is a must for making a variety of treats. Learn everything you need to know at Wilton.

How to Avoid Common Cake Baking Mistakes

Posted by Katie | Aug 11, 2021

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 Work with Fondant

Posted by Desiree | May 17, 2021

Fondant is a fun and delicious medium for decorating cakes but it can be tricky to work with. Learn how to handle fondant with ease at Wilton.

Icing Coloring Color Chart

Posted by Erika | Jul 23, 2020

Learn how to perfectly color icing and frosting with our icing color chart.

How to Assemble and Ice a Cake

Posted by Katie | Jan 14, 2020

A dome typically forms on the top of a baked cake, making its surface uneven. You can create a...

How to Crumb Coat a Cake

Posted by Desiree | Sep 18, 2019

Getting a smooth finish on your fondant or buttercream cake is easier than you may think. All you...

How to Melt Candy Melts Candy for Dipping, Dunking, Drizzling and Molding

Posted by Desiree | Mar 20, 2019

When you want to create mouth-watering candy-coated sweets our Candy Melts® candy is your go-to. Here we offer up our best tips and tricks on how to melt Candy Melts candy to help you get the yummiest results every time.

Baking 101: How to Bake a Cake

Posted by Desiree | Jan 23, 2019

Baking the perfect cake comes down to a few simple rules. From picking the right pan to learning how to properly measure your ingredients, this video guide will outline how to bake a cake you’ll be proud to show off.

Left-Handed Cake Decorating Tutorial

Posted by Desiree | Aug 21, 2018

If you’re a left-handed baking aficionado and you’re wondering how you can decorate your cakes with ease, check out our left-handed tutorial and product meant specifically for you!

How to Store Leftover Royal Icing, Buttercream & Fondant

Posted by Desiree | Aug 13, 2016

Just finished decorating a cake? We can help give you some tips on how to store leftover icing and fondant!

The New Cake Construction System: Stacked Cakes Driven to Success!

Posted by Desiree | May 8, 2015

We love stacked cakes but realize that they can be difficult to put together—and stay together! We’ve developed an easy to use cake construction system.