Posts by momoopatiowa

I have made so many 1/2 & 1/2 cakes. I mix one flavor, then prop up one end of the pan with a folded dish towel and pour it in. Then I mix the other flavor and as I start to pour this flavor into the propped up pan, I pull the dish...

How do you guys score your sheet cakes? I always like to do that as it shows the cake cutter where to cut. It also helps me when I put s decoratio on each "piece". It looks more symmetrical. I currently use waxed dental floss. It...

I have made many Barbie cakes using the Pyrex bowl. I also bake another layer in a flat bottom stainless steel mixing bowl because she has such long legs, the Pyrex bowl is not quite deep enough. I cut a hole in the "mountain" cake and...

I have made many Barbie cakes using the Pyrex bowl. I also bake another layer in a flat bottom stainless steel mixing bowl because she has such long legs, the Pyrex bowl is not quite deep enough. I cut a hole in the "mountain" cake and...

My freehand writing skills are awful (at best) . I have seen so many pretty cakes on this site that look spectacular with writing on them. Some look like calligraphy. How can I get that look to put on buttercream frosting? I have...

Thanks guys for all your help. The cupcake and graham cracker idea is a great one.I knew you guys would have some super ideas.Pat Clayton

Plastic graduation caps in burgundy or gold for a cake topper? I have a graduation reception I am making two cakes for. The school colors are maroon and gold. The girls will wear the maroon caps and gowns and the boys will wear the...

Betty Crocker definitely. I used to use either Betty Crocker or Pillsbury, but Pillsbury changed their formula about a year ago and every cake I baked would fall in the center. I contacted them and complained and they sent me.... you...

I am doing a wedding next month. Bottom tier is 10" dummy with 8" on top of dummy, then separator plates with shortest pillars and 6" cake on top. The bride wants to use the "Elegance" cake topper by Wilton. It seems rather heavy. Of...

I am doing a wedding and started the cakes this morning. I had a 12" X 18" in white I needed to bake. I used the heating core. I have used it once before with no problems, but today, it looks like a bomb got dropped on the cake. The...