Baking Tips & Tricks from My Kitchen
I believe in keeping things transparent. Here is a peek behind the curtain at how I get my fondant smooth and my swirls perfect—straight from my Shalimar Bagh kitchen to yours.
Here is a quick tutorial on how to make an easy fondant rose. A pro tip: avoid cutting too many circles at once, as they dry out quickly. Work in small batches.
Watch and learn how to make these adorable fondant baby shoes. They are the perfect topper for a baby shower or first birthday cake.
Let's bust the biggest myths about fondant. Good quality fondant can be delicious, it stays soft if stored properly, and with practice, it's not that hard to work with.
If you're reading this, it's a sign to make me your baker for 2024. Here's a little video of me getting those sharp edges on a heart-shaped cake.
About Baking Tips & Tricks
If you are trying to master fondant flowers like the roses in my gallery, here is the one mistake I see everyone make: cutting too many shapes at once. Fondant dries out incredibly fast when exposed to air. To keep it soft and easy to work with, roll out and cut only what you need for one or two petals at a time. It takes a little longer, but your edges will stay smooth instead of cracking.
I started Bakeofy at 22, and I have learned everything through trial and error. People often have strong opinions about fondant, usually that it tastes like rubber or is too hard to handle. The truth is, good quality fondant is actually delicious and very easy to shape if you treat it right. The key is in the kneading and how you store it. If it feels too stiff, just add a tiny bit of warmth from your hands.
Whether you are a home baker in Delhi trying to nail that sharp-edge whipped cream finish or just someone curious about what goes into an eggless cake, I want to share what I know. All the decorations you see, from baby shoes to intricate floral work, are made from scratch. I do not take shortcuts with pre-made toppers because the handmade touch is what makes a cake feel special.
If you are planning an event, these techniques are the foundation of what I bring to your celebration. I handle everything from assembling multi-tier structures to ensuring the kinetic elements like rotating layers or butterfly wings are secure. Baking is often about managing those 'choti choti baatein' (little things)—like keeping your workspace cool so the cream doesn't melt, or taping flower stems for food safety. It is a lot of work, and tension ki toh baat hi matt kro (do not even talk about the stress), but knowing these details helps me deliver a cake that looks and tastes exactly the way you imagined.
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