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Cake decorations can range from simple to elaborate and can be made from a variety of materials. Here are some common types of cake decorations:

1. **Fondant**: A smooth, pliable icing that can be rolled out and draped over cakes or molded into shapes like flowers, bows, and figures. It provides a polished, professional look.

2. **Buttercream**: A popular icing made from butter and sugar, used for both frosting and piping decorations. It can be tinted in various colors and flavored to suit the cake.

3. **Royal Icing**: Made from egg whites and powdered sugar, this icing dries hard and is ideal for intricate piping work and decorations that need to hold their shape, such as flowers and lace patterns.

4. **Ganache**: A rich mixture of chocolate and cream, used for frosting, filling, or drizzling over cakes. It can be left smooth and shiny or whipped for a fluffy texture.

5. **Edible Flowers**: Fresh or crystallized flowers like roses, violets, and pansies add a natural and elegant touch to cakes.

6. **Sugar Paste (Gum Paste)**: Similar to fondant but dries harder, making it suitable for creating detailed flowers and figures that need to hold their shape.

7. **Marzipan**: A sweet almond paste used for covering cakes or making small edible figures and decorations.

8. **Sprinkles and Edible Glitter**: Available in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, these add a fun and festive touch to cakes.

9. **Fruit and Berries**: Fresh or dried fruits and berries can add color, texture, and flavor to cake decorations.

10. **Chocolate Decorations**: Shavings, curls, or molded shapes made from tempered chocolate can add a sophisticated touch.

11. **Edible Images**: Custom-printed images on edible paper (often made from rice or sugar) that can be placed on cakes for personalized designs.

12. **Piping Gel**: A clear, glossy gel that can be tinted and used for writing, creating water effects, or adding a shiny finish to decorations.