Posts by bethasd

Try putting the RKT in the fridge, then use a knife to cut down the bumps. I like to use a small paring knife. Then cover with buttercream & re-chill. You can smooth the buttercream with a hot knife or warm hands. If it's still not...

Thanks, both tips are very helpful!

I've had my first request for pudding filling & I'm worried about it being too unstable. I've read some recipes for using pudding to make custard filling but even with a dam, won't the filling squish out the sides? Also, the cake needs...

Ugh, that's what I was afraid of. Going to add juggler to my resume!

This hurricane Irene is throwing my schedule off. I would like to deliver a buttercream cake with gumpaste flowers early tomorrow morning. Can the client put the entire thing in the refrigerator until 6pm or will it ruin the flowers?...

One thought I had was that maybe the cake had to cook longer with the fruit. I've noticed that with pancakes. Just that extra 5 minutes might have dried it out...who knows.

I decided to experiment with my yellow cake recipe for my mom's birthday cake. I took my usual recipe (a variation on Sylvia Weinstock's) and added diced peaches to the batter before baking. My cake is usually moist but with the peaches...

I was asked to do a baby shower cake for our swim team coach. The baby GIRL was born 3 weeks ago. I'd like to incorporate blue (the swim team color) but everything I come up with is too boyish. I think pink will be too overwhelming since...

A venue has requested proof of insurance for outside vendors. My home kitchen is licensed but I am only covered by my homeowner's policy. Can I provide proof of my homeowner's policy to the venue or is this too risky?

Perfect! I love both options. THANKS!