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Frills, borders and scallops: this new cake piping trend is the antidote to the monotony of lockdown

“Our original inspiration for the style came from the work of UK-based Lily Vanilli, as well as from the Korean cakeries we follow on Instagram, such as @3rdiam_cake,” explains Sweet Lionheart founder Nikki Symons.

But TV shows like Netflix’s Bridgerton have definitely fuelled the vintage icing trend.

The piping techniques sound like ice-skating moves – overpiped double reverse borders, snail trails, ropes, barrels, scrolls and shells. Want to try your hand at the fine art of icing? The Lionheart team has an online school on Teachable. Visit the Sweet Lionheart store at Maker’s Landing in Cape Town.