| Author |
Message |
| Topic: What filling do you use for a outdoor wedding? |
PaulaT
Replies: 34
Views: 1512
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 Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 9:17 am Subject: Fillings |
| I agree with Sandy1 - I've used the Rich's Bettercream and mixed in the sleeve fillings - work's fine. |
| Topic: B/C icing for cupcakes |
PaulaT
Replies: 4
Views: 424
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Forum: Cupcakes!
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 8:12 am Subject: B/C icing for cupcakes |
Hi All Cupcake experts!!
Can anyone give me a general idea of how much b/c icing is needed for 100 cupcakes? I do not do large orders for them very often and am working on a New Year's Eve wedding o ... |
| Topic: What would you do if the Food Network called you? |
PaulaT
Replies: 79
Views: 5612
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Forum: Cake Decorating Business
Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2008 5:30 am Subject: Food Network invite |
Wow - first of all congratulations.
I'd be so excited and of course nervous but they wouldn't have called you if they didn't think you could do it. Sure you can. Just get all your "ducks in a row", ... |
| Topic: Loop bows ? |
PaulaT
Replies: 15
Views: 532
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Forum: How Do I?
Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2008 11:44 am Subject: Loop bows |
| There is a tutorial on the front page here on CC for looped bows. I use the wrapping paper cardboard roll to hang my loops over for a day or so then lay on their side to finish drying. It ususally ... |
| Topic: Ribbon on buttercream cake |
PaulaT
Replies: 15
Views: 572
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 9:12 am Subject: Ribbon on b/c |
Hi,
I iron the ribbon between wax paper. It covers the ribbon with wax preventing and grease leaking onto the ribbon. If you use this method, place a piece paper towel on top and underneath the wax ... |
| Topic: My cake description disappeared... |
PaulaT
Replies: 5
Views: 181
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Forum: General
Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 11:54 am Subject: My photo disappeared |
Hi,
My photo of my first soccerball cake was lost this morning. It's strange since it does show up in my photos but not in the gallery. I imagine there are many glitches with so many trying to post ... |
| Topic: first ri tiara |
PaulaT
Replies: 3
Views: 126
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Forum: General
Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 12:47 pm Subject: Tiara |
Hi,
I made a RI tiara and wasn't as pleased with it as with the one I made from fondant/gumpaste. The RI one I had to keep piping over it to make it strong enough. The one from fondant/gumpaste was ... |
| Topic: Choco-pan |
PaulaT
Replies: 3
Views: 160
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 12:36 pm Subject: Choco-pan |
Hi,
I purchased Choco-pan in the dark chocolate a while back. It tastes so much better than Wilton and smells wonderful. It is pretty soft so I added my own gumpaste to it to give it more strength ... |
| Topic: I went to make my icing this morning and..... |
PaulaT
Replies: 10
Views: 593
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Forum: General
Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 12:45 pm Subject: Cold butter |
| I microwave my butter all the time - out of the refrig into the microwave for approx. 12 sec. for 1 stick a few more sec. if needed. Seems to work just fine. Also I microwave my whipping cream a few ... |
| Topic: Any ideas for guy cupcakes? |
PaulaT
Replies: 7
Views: 509
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Forum: Cupcakes!
Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 10:21 am Subject: Cupcakes for a guy |
| My suggestion would just be chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate. Guys aren't that interested in a "cute" design as much as how it tastes and most of them just like chocolate. Go easy on yourself ... |
| Topic: Is it necessary to dowel an 8"cake ontop of a 12'cake f |
PaulaT
Replies: 14
Views: 452
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 10:28 am Subject: Dowel or not to dowel |
Rule of thumb - "When in doubt - dowel" Better to be safe than sorry.
Have fun!  |
| Topic: BUTTERCREAM AND RIBBON?? HOW? |
PaulaT
Replies: 5
Views: 271
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Forum: How Do I?
Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 8:47 am Subject: Buttercream and ribbon |
Hi All,
Just iron your ribbon between wax paper. The wax prevents the grease from soaking into the ribbon. Make sure to put a piece of paper towel under and on top to prevent the wax from getting o ... |
| Topic: CLay Guns and Extruders |
PaulaT
Replies: 15
Views: 534
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 6:15 am Subject: Clay Gun for fondant |
Hi,
Here's a tip if any of you may be interested. I've used a small clay gun for some of my cake a few times. Originally I had a tough time with it until I figured out the fondant/gumpaste a) needs ... |
| Topic: What else should i include in filling |
PaulaT
Replies: 11
Views: 224
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 10:14 am Subject: Strawberry filling |
Hi - Well, I don't have my recipe with me but I believe it is as follows:
2 Tbs. cornstarch
1/2 cup sugar
a tiny pinch of salt
1/4 cup of water
First mix these up then use approx. 1 1/2 cups str ... |
| Topic: What else should i include in filling |
PaulaT
Replies: 11
Views: 224
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 9:59 am Subject: Pastry Pride |
Hi,
Not sure if I can be of any help but I think Pastry Pride is similar to our Rich's Bettercream here in Michigan. It can be purchased at bulk food stores. Here we can purchase Rich's Bettercream ... |
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