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Planning the perfect cake starts with choosing the right size. Our free Kiwicakes reference guides include round and square cake serving charts, wedding cake tier serving guides, and cake tin volume comparisons to help you confidently plan your next birthday, celebration or wedding cake.

Black and red are two of the hardest icing colours to achieve. In this guide, I share my favourite tips for colouring fondant and buttercream, why buying pre-coloured fondant often saves both time and money, and how black cocoa powder can create stunning black icing with little or no food colouring.

Not sure which food colouring to choose? Learn the differences between gel, liquid & oil-based food colourings, when to use each one, and how to achieve vibrant colours in buttercream, fondant, chocolate and cake batter.

Not sure which chocolate to use for moulds? This guide explains the differences between compound chocolate, candy melts and real chocolate, plus expert tips on melting, colouring and creating beautifully finished chocolates.

With hundreds of LorAnn flavours available, choosing the right one can feel overwhelming. We've created this complete guide to help you understand the range, choose the best flavour for your project, and get delicious results every time.

Learn how to make adorable animal cupcakes for SPCA Cupcake Day with step-by-step tutorials from Kiwicakes. Create cute cat, dog, fish and bunny cupcakes that are perfect for fundraising, birthdays and kids' parties.