subject: The Benefits Of Cake Decorating Games [print this page] If you have a modern Internet connection and a reliable computer, it is likely that you might be able to go online and find a bunch of different cake decorating games. While these might initially seem a bit silly to you, they are in fact a great tool for those who are hoping to master the art of cake decoration.
How can a "video game" help someone to become a great cake decorator? Well, just consider the three main tips for cake decorators:
Know the right cakes and icings to use together to create the best tasting and the best looking results;
Learn how to properly prepare the cake in order to get a flawless base layer of icing; and
HAVE A THEME OR PLAN BEFORE BEGINNING THE DECORATION!
Because the different games available online will be quite different from one another, it is impossible to demonstrate how they each "work", but it is accurate to say that the games are all more enjoyable when the player has their end results in mind.
For instance, most of the games work in a logical order. They ask the baker to select their cake profile, choose their base icing, and then begin decorating accordingly. This means that the baker who doesn't have a personal "vision" for the finished cake may make a few blunders along the way. These blunders can often make the cake less satisfactory in its appearance.
In addition to asking the decorator to have a bit of personal style or vision, the games might also ask them to use hand drawing or piping techniques too. While these are nothing like the "real thing" they do show the decorator that a lot of practice is needed if they are to ever create a cake that can compare to a professional's.
For example, using a computer mouse to move the electronic piping bag along the outside perimeter of the cake can easily show an amateur decorator the significance of practicing such work in a "real life" setting. No one can normally pick up a piping bag and begin making flawless shells, string work, or basket weaving without first having spent a great deal of time in practicing the techniques.
The games will also show the players the benefits of the different tools as well. While it is never necessary to head out and purchase hundreds of dollars worth of supplies and gear, when using the online decorating games, the player might realize that they should make a point of obtaining a special piping tip or decorating tool used during the game. For instance, we have mentioned the technique known as string work, and a lot of decorators don't realize that they really appreciate the looks of this unusual technique until they go ahead and test it out on a virtual cake.
Decorating games are a free and easy way to experiment with some cake designs and techniques. They are never the same as a piping bag full of icing or a rolled sheet of fondant, but they can help someone to understand the value of planning and practicing in order to get the best results.
