Step-by-Step Guide: Using Icing Sheets for Stunning Cake, Cookie, and Cupcake Decorations

Keep your icing sheet in an airtight bag at room temperature until you're ready to use it. Don't let the water come into contact with the edible image before or after it's on the cake.

1. Decorating Cakes

To decorate a cake, first make sure the surface is cold, stable, and smooth. Frost the cake with buttercream, ganache, fondant, or other suitable frostings. If the image is not pre-cut, use scissors or a sharp razor knife to cut it to the desired size. Once you've removed the plastic back sheet, determine where you want to place the image on the cake, as the image will be glued instantly. Brush a small amount of melted chocolate or cocoa butter on the backside of the image before placing it on the cake. Make sure your hands are clean and dry at all times.

2. Decorating Cookies

To decorate cookies, first, flood them with royal icing or fondant and let them dry completely. Then cut the icing sheet to size or use pre-cut images. Apply piping gel on the top of the dried cookie or on the back of the edible image using a food-only paintbrush. Gently apply the image to the top of the icing and smooth out any edges. Be sure to wipe your hands with a damp-dry towel to avoid getting them sticky.

3. Decorating Cupcakes

If you're using buttercream frosting, you can apply the images to the top of the cupcakes without any isolation. However, if you're using other types of frosting, like mascarpone or cream cheese, use gum paste or fondant. Cut out circles using a silicone mat and plastic rolling pin. Glue the images onto the circles using piping gel and let them dry for one to two days depending on the humidity in the room. You can also use this method to make vertical cake toppers by gluing the wooden stick on the back with piping gel or fondant edible glue.

4. Helpful Tips

Do not touch the image once it's on the cake, as this will leave a visible fingerprint. If your frosting has become dry, spray a fine mist of water on it before applying the edible image. If the edible image has become dry and brittle, place a damp paper towel folded into a square in the bag (against the backside of the plastic back sheet - not on the image side) and let it sit for an hour. This will make the sheet moist and pliable.

I hope these instructions help you in using an icing sheet for decorating cakes, cookies, and cupcakes. If you have any further questions, feel free to ask me.