Small ruffles:
Most of the time, I make cakes that need a smooth surface. But recently, it has been all about texture. I never knew how versatile buttercream was, until one of my friends asked me to make a western themed ruffle cake.
For my daughter's birthday, I knew I wanted to do a larger ruffle for her Minnie Mouse Cake. I wanted it to look like a big tutu and completely girly. So again, I went internet searching and found a new favorite tutor. If you have not looked at Cake Style, do it now.!!! I mean it, stop what you are doing and look at her website. She has amazing tutorials, and I love her accent!!! I went to her tutorial on you tube for a cake with large ruffles. She gives you all the information about the supplies you need and she makes you believe you can do it on your own.
For my cake, I wanted a whimsical ruffle that had lots of movement. In other words, it had to be a little sassy and over the top. :)
Keeping with the girly theme, I did a ladybug shower cake for one of my friends. Again, I knew I wanted a unique texture on the cake. So, I turned to Cake Style again. She did this jagged, layered look that I thought could only be achieved with fondant. Her tutorial was exactly what I needed.....again. I am telling you, she makes magic with buttercream!!!