Posts by cakegrandma

I think it is the height of the dowels you are using.  You must not be getting them all the same height and this can cause the layer to bulge with the weight of the one above it or just it alone.  I freeze all my cakes for a...

What a wonderful story!  It is so nice of you to save the bride's embarrassing cake as well as to show the original baker how to do things correctly.  You will be blessed in many things to come as it is true, what goes around...

kitagirl, I knew when I was reading this earlier I knew of a place to buy brooches much cheaper than shown.  I have a link here for you to look at and see if any meet your needs.  www.diamondpartyconfetti.com  Good luck!

It is best to use a lower temperature to bake any of your cakes, 325 degrees is great.  Takes a little longer, how much longer depends on your oven and how accurate the temp is.  Also use a metal flower nail or more for cakes...

I've make the little cake balls inside the cakes many times and have also done the cupcakes.  All I did was color some batter and bake an 8" pan of the colors, pan doesn't have to be full, just enough so you can make the balls...

I have a friend in Morris her name is Pam   Her site is Pam's Tiers of Joy and she does wonderful work.  If you would PM me, as I leave for up there Wed. am, I can give her your number or your email, whichever is the...

Here is the recipe and I have used it, love the taste.   Alice's Cookie Icing Ingredients 1# sifted powdered sugar (1 pound equals 4 cups) 3 TBSP. meringue powder 5-6 TBSP water for a thin consistency 1/2...

Quote: Originally Posted by kikiandkyle      Sounds like she's a seasoned PITA let me see what I can get for free type. You know those people that expect a free meal at every restaurant they go...

I normally make SMBC as I think it is easier but, whichever one you use you can just put in Nutella to taste or you can use the Torani Hazelnut flavored syrup.  I keep adding Nutella until I think it is right and I use the syrup...

Since you have fondant on the cake you can put it in the fridge until you need it.  Be sure to take it out in plenty of time for it to return to room temp and do not touch the fondant as you will have prints on the surface. ...