Maha Mohamed
Custom Dessert Artist
Favorite Piece of Advice
wikiHow's Editorial Process wikiHow partners with over 1000+ experts from a wide range of fields to ensure our content is accurate and based on well-established research and testimony. Content Managers conduct interviews and work closely with each expert to review information, answer reader questions, and add credible advice. Learn more about our editorial process and why millions of readers trust wikiHow.
Co-authored Articles (20)
How to
Make Jello Pudding
Almost everybody loves pudding, but some don't know how to prepare it. This article will show you how.
How to
Make Basic Cupcakes
These basic vanilla cupcakes are super easy to make and can be whipped up quickly for a snack. They're a good first time cupcake for a baker who is learning the ropes or for younger children in the kitchen. Since they're...
How to
Use Cupcake Liners
Cupcake liners are an important part of any baker's toolkit. Without liners, cupcakes can stick to the pan and form in an uneven shape. Using cupcake liners is easy and will improve your cupcakes for any occasion. First,...
How to
Thicken Buttercream Frosting
If your buttercream frosting isn't as thick as you'd like, there are several ways you can easily fix it. Try putting the frosting in the fridge to see if it will thicken up on its own, or add other ingredients like sugar...
How to
Dry Royal Icing Fast
Royal icing is a type of hard white icing that is is made from icing sugar and egg whites. This icing makes cakes and cookies look beautiful, but sometimes it can take a while to dry. Luckily, there are multiple ways tha...
How to
Store Fondant Decorations
Fondant has a dough-like consistency and can be rolled or sculpted to use for decorating desserts. If you want your fondant decorations to stay soft and edible, keep them in an airtight container as soon as you make them...
How to
Dry Fondant
Fondant is a versatile icing that can be used to create some truly unique and beautiful cakes. It can be rolled flat to cover an entire cake or sculpted into characters and figures. Once you have crafted your rolled fond...
How to
Store a Fondant Cake
If you'll be preparing a fondant cake several days before a big event or you have leftover slices of cake, there are storage tricks you can use to keep your cake fresh. If you're storing a whole cake, wrap it well and ke...
3 Quick Cake Icing Recipes Anyone Can Make
How to whip up the most delicious cream cheese frostingThere’s just something about a beautifully frosted cake that turns any occasion into a celebration. Baking a cake is a breeze these days, thanks to box mixes, but ...
How to
Make Cupcakes with Cake Mix
Many people don't have the time or patience to make cupcake batter from scratch. So why not use cake mix? It tastes the same and cuts down on the time. This article will show you how to bake cupcakes using boxed cake mix...
How to
Store Buttercream Frosting
If you're saving your buttercream frosting for later use or applying it to your baked goods for a future occasion, there are a few different ways to ensure it lasts as long possible. Whether you’re planning on storing ...
How to
Add Filling to a Cupcake
A filled cupcake may seem out of your league or too gourmet for a home baker, but in fact, filling cupcakes is a simple process that does not take a lot of effort or time. The results of your effort will give you a batch...
How to
Dye Chocolate
Dyeing chocolate is a useful art that lets you use melted chocolate to create more artistic and visually interesting outcomes for your candy making or chocolate coatings. So, how do you go about adding color to chocolate...
How to
Fondant a Cake
Adding fondant to a cake can make it look extra dazzling and professional, and it's actually easier than a lot of people think. In this article, we'll teach you how to fondant a cake like a pro, even if you're a total be...
How to
Make Simple Fondant Roses
Making fondant roses can be time consuming and fiddly. This article explains how to simplify the process and create fondant roses that are simple yet effective.
How to
Make Buttercream
Buttercream is the frosting of choice for cupcakes, birthday cakes and wedding cakes alike. That's because the rich, sweet flavor pairs perfectly with any type of cake. Best of all, it's very easy to make! Basic buttercr...
How to
Make a Spongebob Cake
SpongeBob SquarePants is an animated character from a television series for children. The main character is SpongeBob, who is a rectangular yellow sea sponge who lives at the bottom of the ocean. A SpongeBob cake is a fa...
How to
Decorate with Fondant
If you're trying to make your homemade cakes look extra spectacular or professional, learn how to decorate with fondant. Fondant is a thick sugary paste that can be rolled to smoothly cover a cake. You can also make a va...
2 Ways to Make Homemade Gum Paste
Decorate beautiful cakes with gum paste made from egg whites or gelatin If you've ever seen delicate sugar flowers on top of a cake, you may have wondered, "How did they do that?" The answer is probably gum paste, which ...
How to
Store Royal Icing
Whether you are planning ahead or simply have leftover royal icing from a baking project, you want to be able to safely store your icing so it doesn’t go to waste. Depending on your needs, you can store royal icing in ...
