I've done cakes that look like a tool box with tools, tape measure, and roll of duct tape.The tape measure cake was very similar to the little tape measure next to the duct tape. Any of those should work.
Wendy you need to get a digital kitchen scale -- it will make your life so much easier. I don't have Sharon's recipe in front of me, but I'll check tomorrow when I'm in the bakery to see if she has it listed in cups. I use 2 pounds of...
I'm told the CS "spoils" under fondant, creating gas. Meanwhile, I see two things going on. First, it appears that you didn't fill and wrap your cake and let it rest overnight. I like to also set one of the cake pans on top for a...
MissCupcakes! CS is a DRYING AGENT! Don't use it, and don't use PS unless your fondant is too soft, which shouldn't happen with commercial fondant. Roll out using a silicone mat or The Mat, and be sure your cake is ready before you...
Impress first. Have cake flat on table, not elevated. Be sure there is plenty of fondant for a generous skirt, even if the skirt isn't impressed with the pattern. Cup hand and gently press fondant to shoulder as you place it on cake....
I'd tell her the truth -- that I happened to see that she seems to have already booked her wedding cake elsewhere, and explain that I only offer free tastings to brides who are interested in booking with me. If she'd like to try my...
