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How many people do you know of that don’t "judge a cake by its cover”? Everyone will run for the cake that looks more inviting. For those of us who are not so handy when it comes to cake decorating, that could be an issue. Well, why not give the following cake-decorating tips a try? They require a minimal amount of work on your part, and it will get everyone to reach for your cake first.

1. Coat the top and sides of the cake with icing. Using one or more of your favorite cookie cutter shape, gently arrange them on the cake to create the design you would like to create. Carefully pour a small amount of sprinkles within the border of the cookie cutter. Using the back of a spoon, tap the sprinkles into place. Gently lift up the cookie cutter.
2. Frost the top and sides of the cake. Form patterns ie: rows, circles etc., over the cake, using different color candies, mints or similar items.
3. Spread a thin layer of frosting over the cake. Create a bouquet out of 3-4 fresh ‘edible’ flowers or those that that are pesticide-free. Wrap the stems in aluminum foil and insert the bouquet into the center of the cake.
4. To create a present box cake, first coat the cake with a layer of icing. Allow for the icing to dry before laying a wide ribbon across the top of the cake, tucking ends under the cake. Repeat this procedure in the opposite direction. Top it off by either making a bow out of the ribbon or buying a bow and placing it on the centre of the cake where the ribbons meet. Stick the bow on top by dabbing a bit of icing onto the bottom of the bow before placing it on top of the ribbon.
5. To create a marbled effect, place two (or more) complementary colors of icing in a mixing bowl. Be careful not to mix the colors together.  Using a spatula, scoop up some icing from the center of the bowl where the colors meet, and lightly spread it on the cake.

Happy decorating!

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