Make a Cake Look Like a Pro

How To : Ride a bike with no handlebars

Being able to rid a bike without holding on to the handlebars allows you to do all sorts of useful things while on your bike and makes your look like a pro. Watch this video to learn how to do it easily and open up your biking life.

How To : Ice the dress of a Cinderella cake topper

We don't know how you feel about your little girl eating her favorite princess for her birthday, but we suppose this Cinderella cake is too cute to pass up...and to nom on. Take a look at this cake decorating tutorial to see how to ice the dress of a Cinderella cake. In this ...more

How To : Make beautiful pink roses out of frosting

Dream of one day becoming a world-famous pastry chef, or simply want a quick yet impactful decoration to put on your next cake? Then take a look at this cake decorating video to learn a quick and easy way to make frosting roses. We know you can probably buy these frosting ros ...more

How To : Crumb coat a cake

Crumb coating is a great way to make your cake stand out and look delicious. In this tutorial from Betty Crocker, learn exactly how to coat that cake like a professional baker and deliver the delicious goods for any occasion!

News : What kind of camera do I need?

Choosing a camera, perhaps one of the most difficult decisions there is when it comes to photography. But being a great photographer on a budget isn't as hard as you think. It gets a little intimidating when you're looking at all these DSLR Canon and Nikon cameras. (By the way ...more

How To : Make Ball Drop Cupcakes for New Year's Eve

The clock 'til countdown is ticking, but there's still some time left before the new year arrives. Try this last-minute recipe for New Year's Eve ball drop cupcakes from Confessions of a Cookbook Queen. They look pretty pro, but are actually quite simple to make. You Will Need ...more

How To : Remember dance steps easily

When learning a new dance from scratch, it may be difficult to remember these steps. So it's important to try and use any trick so that you won't make yourself look like a fool. In this next tutorial, you'll get an easy trick that you can use to help make sure that you look li ...more

How To : Do the six-step break dance move

All you break dance hopefuls out there, this free lesson is for you! In this break dancing tutorial, learn how to do the six step. Find out how to do floor work in break dancing and how to make it or fake it to look like a pro! CJ Kendricks is an instructor, entertainer and a ...more

How To : Learn to dance the merengue

This very informative, interesting video will have you on the dance floor in a matter of minutes. Very clear directions are demonstrated by two talented dancers. The voice-over is easy to understand. Demonstrations are given in a room with a plain background so there are no di ...more

How To : Make & decorate a "make a wish fish" cake

In this video, we learn how to make & decorate a "make a wish fish" cake. Start out by mixing up your icing with paste color until you have a green color. After this, brush this onto a round cake of your choice flavor. After this is all iced, grab some gum drops and orange sli ...more

How To : Tilt cardboard to make a topsy turvy cake

In this tutorial, we learn how to tilt cardboard to make a topsy turvy cake. To do this, you will need two Styrofoam wedges. Take the wedges and place foil over them. Next, you will take the wedges and place them onto the top of the base of the cake where the other cake tier w ...more

How To : Fold a beautiful Marie Antoinette paper doll

Queen Marie Antoinette was both loved and despised by her people, but there was one thing that was undisputed: Her exquisite (though often over-the-top style). Big poufy gowns with lots of underwire, towering white wigs, and frilly lace and ruffles made her look like a sparkly ...more

How To : Make marble cake

Watch this video to learn how to make marble cake. Stir margarine and sugar light and porous. Add the eggs, one at the time. Stir well between every egg. Mix in wheat flour with baking soda and skinned milk. The pastry should be well blended. Take one third of the pastry and m ...more

How To : Make a polka dot birthday party cake

This birthday cake is not only beautiful to look at, but it's delicious, too. Tell your guests you want to celebrate your birthday party in style! Decorate your cake with fun and funky party polka dots! This video tutorial will walk you through every step of the way. By the en ...more

How To : Make more frame accurate edits in Final Cut Pro

Randall Bennett and Adam Nielson take a look at some frame accurate editing tips, a brief overview of Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere Pro and all the latest news. So check it out and learn how to make more frame accurate edits in Final Cut Pro and improve your video productio ...more

How To : Make a cheap wedding cake topper

In this tutorial, we learn how to make a cheap wedding cake topper. You will need: Styrofoam, cling wrap, ribbon, and flowers. First, cover the Styrofoam with cling wrap. Next, clip an inch off the stem of your flower, and then press the flowers into the Styrofoam ball. Make s ...more

How To : Decorate a yule log cake for the holidays

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to decorate a modern yule log cake. Begin by glazing the cakes with a chocolate glasage. This glaze is made with sugar, coco powder, chocolate and cold syrup. Pour the glazing all over the cake and shake to make sure that it is spread ...more

Apocalyptic Cakes : Morbid Recipes for "The End"

WonderHowTo has seen it's fair share of strange cakes. Semi-gruesome cakes (brains), downright stomach churning cakes (cigarettes and meat), and playfully disgusting cakes (Star Wars spilled guts). However, our cake decorating realm has yet to see anything quite as morbid as ...more

How To : Import files into DVD Studio Pro

In this video tutorial we will take a look at how to import files into DVD Studio Pro. Do note that it is recommended to render your movies into a compatible format before importing to DVD Studio Pro. The author suggests to use Compressor to do the job.

How To : Set up charts in FileMaker Pro 11

Looking for a guide on how to set up charts within FileMaker Pro 11? Look no further. Whether you're new to the FileMaker Pro database management program or just want to learn how to take advantage of FileMaker Pro 11's new features, you're sure to benefit from this free video ...more

How To : Edit video in QuickTime Pro

While not an ideal video editor, QuickTime Pro can, in a pinch, be a flexible, powerful (and not to mention cheap) expedient. In this how-to, Gary Rosenzweig takes a look at the simple but powerful tool QuickTime Pro and how it can be used to edit and compile video.

How To : Farrow shuffle a deck of cards

Mastering the Farrow Shuffle will make you look like a Vegas pro. Watch this video to learn how to farrow shuffle a deck of cards. You Will Need * A deck of cards * Fanning powder Step 1. Bend the deck Bend the deck slightly when you take it out of the box for the first ti ...more

How To : Apply bright blue and green eyeshadow

In this how to video you will learn to create a bold blue and green eyeshadow look. This look is achieved with the following products: 120 pro palette. MAC cream color base in Luna, MAC Indigo Eyeliner, MAC Mascara X, Black Kanebo liner pen, Java lipstick by NYX.

How To : Make a face out of fondant using form cups

Form cups, which you can get from any cake decorating store, are easy ways to get your fondant into uniform and easy to use shapes. You can use a form cup and a few cake decorating tools to make your fondant shapes look exactly like a face!

How To : Apply a bleach bypass effect in Premiere Pro

The bleach bypass effect is a classic, and is large part of what gave Saving Private Ryan it's distinctive look. This video will teach you how to apply bleach bypass yourself using Adobe Premiere Pro. Give your video that old-school look using the most modern of technologies. ...more

How To : Install memory in a MacBook Pro

The more memory your MacBook Pro has, the more it will be able do it once, the faster your MacBook will feel and, presumably, the happier you'll be. This video tutorial will walk you through the mechanical process of removing and upgrading your MacBook Pro's RAM cards. If you' ...more

How To : Use slow dance tips for prom

So you can pop it and rock out with the best of 'em, but what happens when the lights dim and the tempo slows down? Take a look at these tips, and do slow-dancing at pro in no time.

How To : Apply effects in Premiere Pro CS4

Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 software is the start-to-finish video production solution ideal for editors, filmmakers, cable and network broadcasters, event and corporate videographers, rich media creative professionals, and hobbyists. In this Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 video tutorial, y ...more

How To : Make yule log cookies

In this video series, our expert will take another look at the traditional yule log cake, and make yule log cookies. Learn how to cream the butter, add the sugar, flour and wet ingredients for the Yule Log cookie dough. Part 1 of 15 - How to Make yule log cookies. Make yule lo ...more

How To : Add and adjust audio in Premiere Pro CS4

Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 software is the start-to-finish video production solution ideal for editors, filmmakers, cable and network broadcasters, event and corporate videographers, rich media creative professionals, and hobbyists. In this Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 video tutorial, y ...more

How To : Dirty ice or crumb coat a cake

Crumb coating, also known as dirty icing, a cake, does not, as its name suggests, mean adding crumbs to the outer coating of a cake. Instead, crumb coating is the step that most pastry chefs take to make sure that all the loose crumbs on a cake are trapped in an initial coat o ...more

News : Um, Wow. Best Wedding Cake Ever

Here's somethin' too-good-for-words, via CAKES! CAKES! CAKES!, my WonderHowTo World (P.S. you can start your own world or join others - learn more here). Via Daily Mail: "Growing up I have always wanted a doll made in my likeness," explained Chidi, 35-year-old mother of four ...more

News : Um, Wow. Best Wedding Cake Ever

Via Daily Mail: "Growing up I have always wanted a doll made in my likeness," explained Chidi, 35-year-old mother of four. "So, when we started planning for our church wedding I told my husband that I wanted a unique, personalised wedding - a wedding where my dream will come ...more

News : Cake Wrecks... When Cakes Go Horribly Wrong

It pains me to post pictures of ugly cakes, but cake-lovers everywhere need to be in the know. Cake Wrecks takes on the responsibility of showing when pro-cakes go horribly, hilariously wrong... Oh God! So ugly... and those are live fish in those wine glasses. Ew. Double ew ...more

How To : Dance the jerk dance like a pro

Though it might look hard, the jerk dance is a very basic dance step that can be learned easily. It's a unique form of a twisting urban dance that requires a bit of bending and a good sense of rhythm. You'll be ready for your next street performance in no time!

How To : Create smoky eyes

M·A·C Pro makeup artist Chantel Miller shows how to create a smoky eye look. The result is gorgeous and the steps are very simple. One of the best make-up videos - absolutely one of my favorites!

How To : Make an angelic Precious Moments fondant face

Remember the Precious Moments kids? You know, those teardrop-eyed little angels who were always moralizing on some topic or another and whose likeness was always seen on stationary sets, porcelain bells, and teacups? If you love the way they look and would like to make some P ...more

How To : Make & decorate a spider cake for Halloween

In this tutorial, we learn how to make and decorate a spider cake for Halloween. First, you will need to bake cupcakes and then use these to help shape the spider. After this, use green and black frosting in a tube to create a spiked look for a pattern of each all over the cak ...more

How To : Do the quick step ballroom dance

Get your quick step on with help from this free dance lesson! The classic quick step dance is a fun, yet fast ballroom dancing technique that incorporates very quick steps with alternating slower steps. Get a glimpse of what it's supposed to look like plus some helpful pointer ...more

How To : Excel at using rolled fondant with basic tips

In this edition of Wilton's "Ask Nancy," the topic covered is rolled fondant. We can't overstate the importance of knowing how to make your fondant and how to use it for cake decorating ventures like covering your cake/cupcakes with it and crafting little fondant figures to pu ...more

How To : Make an igloo & penguin cake

In this tutorial, we learn how to make an igloo and penguin cake. For this, you will start with colored fondant or colored gum paste. Next, you will shape your gum paste into the bodies of the little penguins. After this, make sure you make all the shapes for their eyes and be ...more

How To : Pipe chocolate shapes for cake decorating

Make your cakes look delectable and tempting by piping these easy floral chocolate shapes. You can make any designs you'd like, but check out the video to learn the technique. Since Valentine's Day is coming up, you can make dozens of these and toss them on top of cupcakes fo ...more

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