Parchment Paper Folding Instructions For Cake Decorating?

This tutorial demonstrates how to easily cut parchment paper rounds by folding the sheet in half, folding again in the opposite direction, folding a third time, bringing one folded side to the other, and folding again. Cut to the radius of your cake pan and unfold the parchment. Zoë François demonstrates how to fold a parchment paper pastry bag, which is a great tool for cake decorating.

In this tutorial, six ways to decorate cakes using parchment paper (or wax paper or baking paper) are shared. The first step is to ensure the piece of parchment is wider than the cake pan. Place the sheet flat on a counter and fold it in half from bottom to top and then again from left to right.

The Barefoot Contessa’s method simplifies the paper-cutting process, eliminating the need for tracing with a pen or pencil. It is also a better alternative to stuffing a square piece of paper into the round.

To make a parchment paper cone (cornet) at home, fold the parchment in half diagonally, press firmly along the crease, and rotate the parchment to align the crease with the edge of the work. Use scissors or a knife blade to cut the paper along the crease, forming two right triangles for two parchment cones.

In summary, this tutorial provides a step-by-step guide on how to cut and fold parchment paper to create various shapes for cake decorating.