Posts by cakeymom

I would define "Scratch" as ONLY using fresh eggs, butter, cream, sour, cream, buttermilk, etc. Then having measured the flour, cake flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, etc.Then, mixing the two together. To me, saying that...

I called around to several local bakeries just to see if I could get a straight answer. One bakery that touts "Homemade" in it's name, but did admit that their yellow and chocolate cake was from a prepackaged mix. So at least they were...

How do you get a repeating pattern so close without smudging??? Especially if piping gel is used??cakeymom

I am new to tappits and was wondering is it ok to eat gumpaste??? Because I want to use it on cookies.cakeymom

Thanks Diane. Sometimes you think you know the answer, but you want to just double check. cakeymom

I am just beginning to attempt a try at fondant. But was wondering what is the difference between fondant and gumpaste???And which application is best for each???Thanks,cakeymom

Just a thought. I did one with cookies for the candles for my son????He really liked it.

Please try IMBC (Italian Meringue Buttercream). I's AWESOME. However, it does take a little more effort to make.It has a more adult taste, not too sweet. It's light and accepts flavors very well.I love it!!!!!!cakeymom

This was wonderful!!!! Thanks to all that baked because it allowed me the fruits of your labor.But, this is just a bit of info for those that are using the Mermaid Vanilla Butter cake. I added 3 Tbs of whipping cream (unwhipped) to the...

Warren Brown of CakeLove has a utube on how to make the Italian Mernigue Buttercream and it's the recipe that I use and I am lovin' it!!!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxWmiHRTMz8