Posts by mjs4492

I use Duncan Hines Red Velvet cake mix with 4 eggs, 1 packet of Dream Whip and a cup of water. Mix on medium speed for at least 5 mins. Works every time and people tell me how much they love it.

I don't chill cakes before applying fondant and it works for me. I guess everyone has a way of doing it though. I use a thinner layer of buttercream than I would normally under fondant.For edges you can just work with the smoothers...

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I couldn't figure out what this was either when seeing it here!"SPS" is "single plate support" system. I've read on here that they are available at GSA, Oasis and CalJava."SFS" is "stress free support" system. Earlene's has this type.

You can use buttercream or royal icing. I've used buttercream on just about every bow I've done.The last bow I attached, I used melted chocolate melts - worked the best for me! However, it dries pretty fast and I didn't have any "play"...

What a great job!!!!!! I feel your frustration regarding cakes 'getting lost' when you post them! I think the fruit looks very realistic without being shiny. Maybe pearl dust would have made them shiny?

Good Topic!I spritz the dummies with water and apply fondant directly to it. When I'm ready to reuse them, I just soak them in warm water (the fondant will come off) and let them dry really good before using them again.I have also made...

Welcome to CC!!I use primarily 1/2" foam core board found at Hobby Lobby or Michaels. I'll use this for up to a 3-tiered cake. Many times I'll make a double base like a 14" and a 16" under the bottom 12" tier. It's just a personal...

Bravo vdrsolo!!!!! Thank you for clearing up my questions!!

(SPS: single plate support system)I had a cake tragedy like yours - 5 tiered basketweave fell over in route - and I can definitely relate to your pain!!! and frustration!!! We ruined their most important day! Or at least I felt that...