Hair Dryer as Cake Decorating Tool

A clever way to repurpose an everyday item.

By Sharon Tanenbaum and Ashley Tate
Chocolate cake and hair dryerRita Maas

To gloss the frosting on a freshly baked cake, lightly blow warm air over the top and the sides of the cake until the frosting melts a little. When it cools, the surface will stay shiny for a professional finish.

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