Author Archives: Rose Sen

About Rose Sen

I am a cake decorator in Calgary AB, Canada. My goal is to share knowledge, happiness and harmony with others through cake.

Pulled Sugar Ribbons & Bows

Posted on May 1, 2013

Recently, I made a goal to improve my sugar ribbon technique. The goal was to create sugar ribbons with thin stripes, satiny shine, and minimal grains. I wished to achieve this with sugar, not isomalt. Over the course of 2 … Continue reading →

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Royal Icing Practice

Posted on March 19, 2013

“But all things must have a beginning, and the student who is about to embark on a career of icing and piping must study well the aspect of his own fitness for the work, his adaptability, his will to overcome … Continue reading →

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Edible Photograph Wedding Cake

Posted on January 6, 2013

(A project from Fall 2012…) I like to say that cake is not always just cake. It’s a symbol of the achievements of people and the relationships that we have with each other. It’s a tangible, and edible, representation of … Continue reading →

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Tips: How to Make & Carve a Sphere Ball Cake

Posted on January 5, 2013

I am fascinated by spheres. I find the shape of a sphere ball cake not only puzzling, but eye-pleasing. A modified sphere shape used in a jack o’lantern cake: As a very angry, irate, bird: In a global cake: Another … Continue reading →

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Red Square Wedding Cake with Cream Coloured Sugar Roses

Posted on December 28, 2012

Sometimes simple is best. Secret to (my somewhat) realistic sugar roses – have a reference (real or photo), use a variety of shapes and sizes of flowers, colour centers darker, shape petals thinly, and be generous in crimping, curling, and … Continue reading →

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The New World of Cake Decorating

Posted on November 10, 2012

Recently cake decorators all over the world have been creating and sharing free cake tutorials, photographs, and information online using a variety methods. These are the top sharing methods I currently see: 1. Cake Decorating Tutorials on Pintrest Pintrest has … Continue reading →

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SAIT Culinary Campus Display Showpiece

Posted on October 4, 2012

The SAIT Culinary Campus, downtown Calgary Alberta, is an amazing new place, focused  on education & entertainment through cooking and baking. The campus is open to the public. You can purchase lunch meals and delicious pastries here, or learn about … Continue reading →

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Cool Cakes

Posted on June 25, 2012

Here are some cool cake projects as of recently! It is the season of celebrating the people we love & the things that they love about life! Book Cake Maria loves writing! In this cake, each line of the page … Continue reading →

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Hamburger Cake Class at SAIT Calgary, AB

Posted on June 3, 2012

Recently I had the second delight of teaching a wonderful class of students how to make a hamburger cake at SAIT Polytechnic as part of their Continuing Education classes… Rolled cheese, frilled lettuce, and hand-shaped fries… And of course, there … Continue reading →

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Oreo 100th Birthday Cake

Posted on March 14, 2012

It’s not everyday that I have the chance to make a cake for a 100th birthday. And this was not for just any birthday, but for the 100th birthday of the Oreo cookie! I am honoured to have been chosen … Continue reading →

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