Posts by selbel2000

Hi,I've never tried molding candy before but I've been asked to make white chocolate seashells to be used as cupcake toppers. I've got a plastic seashell mold and some white cooking chocolate. I've done a trial run but when I turned the...

This is a great threat, I've only just discovered the idea of using Rice Krispies in cake making and this has helped a lot - thank you!!I have two questions I was wondering if someone could help...1. I'm making a fairy castle cake and...

Before I get asked to move this to the Naughty forum, I'm not being rude!I'm after some advice on how to make balls/beads out of sugarpaste to edge my cakes with. I have seen that there are some molds on the market but I'm specifically...

Thanks! That's helpful

Hi all,I've been asked to make a cake for a friend who's celebrating working in the same Library for 15 years. I'm making her a round cake that I'd like to decorate with miniture books made out of fondant. I think I can remember seeing a...

Thanks both for the advice! I think I'll have a look on here for a new/different buttercream recipe instead. I'm also making this cake this weekend http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/6417/orange-berry-wedding-cake which is very ambitious...

Hi all,Newbie question here, apologies if it's a bit basic.I'm still learning the ropes with all this and I'm making a chocolate birthday cake this weekend. I want to do a tiffany style box cake with chocolate sponge and whipped cream as...

Thanks so much JanH, that's a huge help!Best,Sel.

Hi all,Apologies for the newbie question, but is there an ingredients glossary on the site anywhere for international users? I'm in the UK and we don't necessarily use the same terminology as those in the USA. For example I've just seen...