How Do You Decorate A Cake With Rice Paper?
Rice paper is a thin, paper-like material. It’s made from the core of the rice plant. Because it can be drawn on, and it’s safe for human consumption, rice paper is perfect for cake decoration. You can use rice paper and powdered sugar on a dark cake. Or, you can use it to add a drawing or artwork to the top of your cake. Cut a sheet of the rice paper so it fits the top of the cake–whether it be round, square or rectangular. Then, place the rice paper on a thick, clean piece of cardboard. Use a non-toxic crayon to draw shapes and designs such as flowers, stars, hearts, numbers and words. Cut out the shapes and designs with a sharp utility knife. Remove the cut-out pieces and discard them. Hold the sheet of rice paper over the top of the dark cake. Position it so it will be exactly where you want it to be before you lower it onto the cake. Use a small spoon to carefully sprinkle powdered sugar over the openings in the rice paper. Keep the sugar contained to the openings. A light coveri
