Posts by cakeandpartygirl

Try a mix of corn syrup and some vodka and paint it on using light strokes. I have used it on several cakes and it is super shiny.ETA: use approximately equal parts of each

When pricing cakes there are a number of factors that have to be determined cost wise in which you have to provide the information for. What size is the cake?How much did your ingredients cost?How long did this cake take you?How much do...

You can also add flo-coat to your paste colors to use in chocolate

Quote:Originally Posted by Tea42Quote:Originally Posted by scp1127I only use weight. I have a conversion chart hanging on my refrigerator to convert any recipe not already in weights.Where did you find your conversion chart? I am moving...

a quick google search brought up these: http://www.google.com/search?aq=1&oq=white+chocolate+biscuit+&gcx=c&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=white+chocolate+biscuit+cake+recipe

here is a reference chart to use for wedding serving sizes: http://www.wilton.com/cakes/making-cakes/baking-wedding-cake-2-inch-pans.cfmI believe an 8 in sq would fit a 6 in round but not vice versa.

I just found a scale the other day and tried it out. It's just a small one that will hold up to 8 lbs. It was soo much easier and faster I am sure I will be able to get more consistent results. Now I am in the process of converting all...

Quote:Originally Posted by pinkhopeThanks everyone - I am making the Wilton buttercream so I am guessing it would need to be refrigerated?? It has 2 tablespoons of milk and 2 sticks of butter. Any thoughts? The cakes are made and I...

Look for Linda McClure she has a lot of information about the silhouette.

Scratch cakes by nature are more dense than box mixes because box mixes have a lot of emulisifiers that serve that purpose but there are a few things you can do to make the cake lighter. One is to make sure that you whip the sugar and...