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✅ FOLLOW @sweet_fest for more baking hacks.

📝 Ingredients:
1 Can of Vanilla Icing
1/2 Stick of Salted Butter (4 tbs)
3 tbs Meringue Powder

🙅🏽‍♀️ Don’t use icing straight from the can if you’re trying to decorate a cake or cupcakes.

🙃 Yes, you can totally eat and use icing straight from the can (I’ve been doing it since childhood), but if you want to do anything other than decorate a cake that’s going to stay in it’s original 9 x 13 inch pan, then your canned icing is going to need a little TLC.

🤓 I combined a can of vanilla icing with 4 tbs of room temperature, salted butter using my stand mixer. You can totally use a hand mixer. I mixed the butter and icing on the lowest speed for about 2 minutes until they were completely combined. I scrapped down the bowl then added a total of 3 tbs of meringue powder to mixture to help stiffen the consistency.

🥄 I added the meringue powder in one tablespoon at a time mixing in between each tablespoon. The entire process took less than 10 minutes.

🥰 I love this method because it requires very little measuring, no sifting, and less time than making buttercream from scratch. I totally recommend this method for when you don’t have a ton of time to be in the kitchen, if you want to stop spending your life savings on butter at the store, or if you want to practice your piping skills without making a full batch of icing from scratch.

👀 If you missed the chocolate 🍫 or strawberry 🍓 canned icing hacks, check out the reels section on the @sweet_fest page. More hacks coming soon!

#sweetfest #bakingvideo #cakedecoratingvideos #bakinghacks #easyrecipes #easyrecipesathome #cakestudio #cakestyle #cakedesignideas #cakebusiness #bakingbusiness #bakerybusiness taken in Atlanta, Georgia by @sweet_fest

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✅ FOLLOW @sweet_fest for more baking hacks & content creation tips.

🙃 I used to struggle to create content b/c I was overwhelmed by the idea of setting up and breaking down all of my equipment EVERY SINGLE TIME!! 😫 This setup changed all of that!

🏙 Let me start by saying, I live in a 2 bed/2 bath apartment. This space is one of 3 recording areas that I’ve designated in our home. So, don’t trick yourself into believing that you need a ton of space to create content for your business or social media.

🔁 I took over (I mean repurposed 😉) the dining room area of our apartment and made it into my permanent recording space for interviews, trainings etc. I can also use this space to take pictures, but I like to do that closer to the window for various reasons that I’ll explain in the next “cake space inspo” video.

🔌 I have 2 buttons to control all 4 lights in this space. One on the back of the light closest to the wall and then the button on the power strip that sources the remaining three lights in the space. That’s it. Two clicks and I’m ready! 💁🏽‍♀️

🎥 Not too long ago, you all asked me to share more behind the scenes. So, here we go! Up next…the photography & small details recording space.

💡 Studio lighting in Amazon store. Link in bio.

#sweetfest #cakestudio #cakestyle #cakestyling #cakestar #foodphotography #foodtography #cakebusiness #bakingbusiness #cakedecoratingvideos by @sweet_fest

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🍓 This is a great canned icing hack in a pinch OR for your everyday bakes. To each her own is what I say. 😆

Yes, I could make icing from scratch…but I mean why not try something new from time to time. 🤷🏽‍♀️

#sweetfest #bakingvideo #cakedecoratingvideos #bakinghacks #easyrecipes #easyrecipesathome taken in Atlanta, Georgia by @sweet_fest

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4 years ago

😏 As my social media hiatus comes to a close, I’m so thankful to have this time to reset with the most gorgeous backdrop.

🫠 The past 3 years have been a whirlwind to say the least, but I’m so grateful to be surrounded by the love and support of my family and friends (both near and far).

🥹 Please be patient with me as I knock the dust off of my account over these next few months and get back into the swing of things. More recipes, business tips and travel shenanigans to come.

#europetravels #paristrip #ilovefrance taken in Eiffel Tower, Paris by @sweet_fest

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3 months ago

Sweet Art Master`s Kitchen Talk with Cyd Mitchell.
If you’re struggling with your cake business or have questions about how to grow and attract more clients, my guest today can help!
Join us as we talk all things cake business, marketing, and success tips.
Please drop your questions in the comments, and we’ll do our best to answer them during the session. taken in New York, New York by @sweet_fest

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a year ago

🎉 Excited to announce that I’ll be returning as the Emcee at the @retailbakersofamerica’s Baker’s Center at IBIE 2025…AND I’ll also be teaching 3 seminars while at the @bakingexpo! Can’t wait to see you all in Vegas next month!! 🤩

#ibie2025 #bakingexpo #cakedecoratingvideos by @sweet_fest

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a year ago

Only two weeks until our webinar on how to implement AI tech in retail bakeries! On July 8, Cydni Mitchell Hodges (@sugargeekcyd) will show you how artificial intelligence can transform your bakery business. Learn practical ways to use AI for creative design, streamlined operations, and better marketing—all while preserving your bakery's unique character. This special preview of Cyd's IBIE @bakingexpo 2025 session will give you actionable tools you can implement right away. FREE for RBA members! Secure your spot through the link in our bio before registration closes!

#BakeryBusiness #AITools #IBIE2025 #RetailBakersOfAmerica by @sweet_fest

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a year ago

💃 Day 12 of our 12 days of cookies series and we’re wrapping it all up with a big bow and a side of SNICKERDOODLE cookies!

🥰 We hope this series has inspired you and brought a bit of holiday cheer into your world. We wish you a happy and safe holiday season!

#holidaybaking #cookierecipe #holidaycookies by @sweet_fest

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2 years ago

🍪 Day 11 of our 12 days of cookies is devoted to our super popular NUTELLA STUFFED chocolate chip cookies!

⏩️ Flip through to see the full process AND check out the complete recipe on the Sugar Geek Show blog!

#holidaybaking #cookierecipe #holidaycookies by @sweet_fest

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🍪 Day 10 of our 12 days of cookie series and it’s hard to believe that it’s almost over!! 🥴

🤩 Check out these chewy and flavorful MOLASSES cookies! Made with dark molasses, warm spices, and a tiny bit of coffee to deepen the rich flavors. They are a must-make cookie for me this time of year.

📱Visit the Sugar Geek Show recipe blog for the full details!

#recipeblog #holidaybaking #cookierecipe #holidaycookies by @sweet_fest

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🍪 We’re on day 9 of our 12 days of cookies, and today’s featured recipe is all about lemons!!

🍋 Our LEMON SHORTBREAD cookie is light, buttery and (of course) lemony and includes a tangy lemon glaze. It’s also incredibly easy to make and takes less than 15 minutes!

📱Tap the link in bio to grab the full recipe on the Sugar Geek Show recipe blog.

#cookierecipe #holidaybaking #christmascookie #holidaycookies by @sweet_fest

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🤩 It’s day 8 of our 12 days of cookies, and today’s cookie is a super NEW spin on a classic oatmeal raisin cookie.

🍪 Behold our OATMEAL RAISIN M&M cookies made with real @mmschocolate! Of course, we used fun and festive holiday colors but this can easily be created using your favorite colors or to match a party theme.

📲 Visit the Sugar Geek Show recipe blog to get the full ingredient list and baking instructions. by @sweet_fest

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