How to write happy birthday on a cake | Happy Birthday cake drawing

Writing happy birthday on a cake isn't as hard as it looks.Adding a simple "Congratulations" or a name to a plain chocolate cake transforms the cake from afternoon tea to special occasion in a flash. Many beginners are scared of piping, but a few simple tricks make the process simple.

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1. Fill a pastry bag fitted with a fine tip
Fit a pastry bag with a fine tip and fill with room-temperature melted chocolate, colored frosting, or piping gel.

Tip: If you don't have a pastry bag, use a resealable plastic bag instead. Fill the bag, then snip the tip with scissors to create a tiny opening.

2. Using a toothpick, mark the beginning and ending of each word in a straight line. This will help keep you centered when you start to pipe.

Before you pipe directly on the cake, practice a few letters on a plate or other clean surface. This way, you'll get comfortable with the piping bag and can also gauge how much pressure to use when writing.

3. Use your non-writing hand to steady the bag as you pipe over the letters you traced.