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I am making fondant flowers and hearts for a birthday cake, and the decorations are white from the powdered sugar. How do I get them glossy and shiny again?

Robin - from Johnson City, TN

I remember hearing you say that gum paste doesn't have much taste. Is it possible to flavor it with some sort of extract (i.e., almond or lemon) or a flavoring?

Ashly - from Missouri City, TX

I am 9 years old. My mom is having a baking party for me and my friends. I would like to make a cute but simple design on my cupcakes. Can you please give me some ideas?

leonine - from roosevelt, NY

How do i make royal icing that dries shiny? Sometimes it is slightly shiny, and other times dull and grainy looking. My recipe is powdered sugar, real egg whites and a few drops of lemon juice. Should i increase the egg whites to make the icing shiny when it's dry?

chris - from rancho santa fe, CA

I've tried many chocolate frosting recipes, many with a great flavor, but in each recipe the frosting hardens after a few hours. It is super soft and silky putting it on the cupcakes, but then it hardens. How can I make a chocolate frosting with great flavor that stays super soft all the time? Thanks so much!

Andrea - from Ancramdale, NY

How can i make royal icing or a good icing to frost a cake? I use a storebought buttercream but i want to learn to make my own to save money.

yareida - from worcester, MA

Times are not what they used to be and I would like to teach my children how to bake a simple, inexpensive cake. Will you be posting your Depression Cake Recipe or showing on your show how to make once more?

Benita - from Las Vegas, NV

Can you use whipped cream instead of icing to make cake pops?

Valeria - from Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia

When covering cake balls, I am having a hard time with the chocolate hardening too quickly. I was told to temper a good quality chocolate instead. Can you please help?

Lee Ann - from fulshear, TX

Where do I find edible glucose for the fondant?

Laura - from Spotsylvania, VA