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Quote:Originally Posted by jgiffordQuote:Originally Posted by MacsMomHas anyone baked a cake in ALUMINUM LOAF PANS?I want to use them for the cake walk and bake sale at our school carnival, but don't want to risk burning them...I use...

Has anyone baked a cake in ALUMINUM LOAF PANS?I want to use them for the cake walk and bake sale at our school carnival, but don't want to risk burning them...

Yay! I love feeling like the architect of cake, and how proud I am of some of the creations I somehow manage pull off... It makes it easier to brush off some of the "Oop's!" that have happened.

Quote:Originally Posted by soodlesI think the Wilton servings for this was 44. So $2 a serving would be $88. Maybe I should go $80?? Thanks for your replies Also, make the customer knows it should feed 44. Those are 1x2" slices, if it's...

$2 per serving seems awfully low for fondant. Have you checked around for pricing at other bakeries? If you find out that another baker charges $3 per serving for fondant (which still seems low), than you know if your friend thinks $88...

I use Crisco. I started off using hi-ratio for quite a while, mainly because it holds up better in the heat: But I had to find ways to lower my costs - Crisco has been just fine.

Most bakers charge per serving. Find out what others in your area charge for a custom fondant covered cake and start from there, keeping in mind your level of experience and artisitc talent.

I've never heard a hard spot caused from sugar settling - was it hard like candy?Since your frined it was just more dense than usual, my only guess is that was a tad undercooked.In any case, perhaps give her the option of half off now,...

With MMF I never get cracks. Can't stand SI - it's too hard and does tend to crack. If you don't make MMF, you might try kneading in some glycerine or shortening.For bulges, I make a dam with cake crumbs and a tiny amount of BC to make...

It works fine without changing the other ingredients, but I usually cut down on the sugar, too, anyway, to reduce any sinking issues.But to fill pans larger than 9", you'll need more batter. I can't stand DH. Tried the switch due to the...