Posts by trumpetmidget

I have a friend who made this cake and it was great. I haven't made it yet (will tomorrow), but judging from eating it, I think it would bea good cake to carve. My friend said she doubled or tripled the pumpkin spice in it. ...

So, when someone asks for a yellow cake, can you give them a butter cake or a pound cake as a yellow cake?

Shill, I have cakeboss and have loved it. It really makes you realize how much your cakes cost you to make. That being said - I charge $3 a serving to start, adding $1 serving for fondant and more for specialized cakes and fillings. ...

Can someone please tell me if a butter cake is the same as a yellow cake? What about a pound cake? I know a pound cake is generally denser than a yellow cake (I think), but I was wondering what the difference between the three of the...

This isn't exactly a rustic wedding cake , but it does have messy icing. Not sure if what you are looking for, so I figured I would throw it on here in case it helps you.

I love that site! I jsut discovered it last week and it cracked me up. Too funny. My favorite one is http://cakewrecks.blogspot.com/2008/06/naked-mohawk-baby-carrot-jockeys.html I think her commentary makes things even funnier. ...

I am making a cake for tomorrow - our pastor is celebrating 10 years at the church. It is a 5 tier stacked cake. The topper is a cross with a flame (the methodist cross) made out of sugar. I followed a hard candy recipe, molded it and...

I've been having the same problem with my gb, parable. IT just won't dry out . I have had it together since last weekend and have been working on it since then. I am trying to be gentle. It was good for a couple days (the rain...

Actually, there are a bunch of different categories. They have the traditional, the replica of a famous building, and then unusual 3D creations. I am going to enter under unusual 3D. Figured that was best where I fit. Because you are...

I am entering this piece into a gingerbread competition. I was wondering what you all thought of it. I need some honest, caker feedback, please. I need to know what you like, don't like, etc. etc. Do you think I can win? I want some...