LUSTER (LUSTRE) DUSTS
Give a metallic sheen. Available in a huge range of colors. Not water
soluble.
If they contain Iron Blue or Chromium Oxide, they must be labeled for
Decorative use only. In some countries they are considered edible, others
not. Mix with clear alcohol (vodka) or lemon extract or use dry.

SPARKLE DUSTS
Just like lustre dusts, but larger grain size. Same rule, mix with clear
alcohol (vodka) or lemon extract or use dry. Used more in the dry form for
sprinkling on cakes. Can be crushed into a smaller grain size.
PEARL DUSTS
Pearl finish with a hint of color. These are water soluble and can be mixed
with water, alcohol, or oil based flavorings or used dry. Can be used in
addition to other finishes.
PETAL DUSTS
Various colors to give the most realistic finish to your flowers, these
have a matte finish. Can be used in combination with other finishes. For
instance, brushed or painted on and then lustre or pearl dusts applied.

1 cup mini marshmallows


1 tbsp water


1 1/2- 1 3/4 cup powder sugar


Place marshmallows in a standard 1 cup measuring cup and push down and
pack


them in. Place in a microwave safe bowl and add the water. Put in
the


microwave for about 20 seconds. Just long enough for them to soften
and


puff up. Take out and stir with a spoon until it is combined well. At
this


point it looks kind of soupy. Then add the sugar and mix and fold until
all


is incorporated and it is no longer sticky. I take it out of the bowl
when


it gets to the point where most of the sugar is incorporated and I knead
it


in my hands. This takes roughly about 5-7 minutes. Take a fondant roller
or


a regular rolling pin and roll out just as you would Wilton's fondant.
You


can get this fondant almost paper thin and it also repairs well.
It's


cheap, easy to work with, and tastes great too.

You can mix and match cake and icing flavors as well as the chocolate
coatings. If you want to go the extra mile, cake balls can be rolled in
nuts, sprinkles, coconut, etc. or double dipped in white and dark
chocolates. Original recipe yield: 3 dozen
INGREDIENTS
-1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
-1 (16 ounce) container prepared chocolate frosting
-1 (3 ounce) bar chocolate flavored confectioners coating
DIRECTIONS:
1.) Prepare the cake mix according to package directions using any of
the recommended pan sizes. When cake is done, crumble while warm into a
large bowl, and stir in the frosting until well blended.
2.) Melt chocolate coating in a glass bowl in the microwave, or in a
metal bowl over a pan of simmering water, stirring occasionally until
smooth.
3.) Use a melon baller or small scoop to form balls of the chocolate
cake mixture. Dip the balls in chocolate using a toothpick or fork to hold
them.
Place on waxed paper to set.

-Devils Food Cake Mix - according to box.


-Bake in 9X13 pan-Cool-cut into 2 layers


Center Layer


-1&1/2 c powdered sugar


-12 oz. Cool Whip


-3 oz. cream cheese


-Mix well and put between layers.


Icing


-Melt 1 can Duncan Hines chocolate icing in microwave about 10 seconds
-


stir, melt 10 seconds more-stir and pour over cake.