cake decorating

it was a cold and snowy day in midland today, so i decided to bake and decorate a cake.  i often bake two 8-inch round layers of cake, but only decorate one.  then, i save the second in the freezer for another day and time.

today, i selected my traditional icing recipe (maple cupcake icing) and a number 21 star decorating tip and icing bag.  i piped stars on the top of the cake and finished the cake with chopped walnuts.

this is a very easy technique and makes the cake appear quite professionally decorated.