Posts by mydelights

I baked mine on Tuesday and crumb coat with buttercream the next day. The fondant was covered late in the evening of Wednesday and cake was delivered to the wedding on Saturday. There's no complain about dryness. I did another one...

If you decides to use moniquerei's method, I suggest you use a slim scissor to cut the edges instead of knife. I read this from a local cake decorating book. I think it will be easier and neater.

Quote:Originally Posted by vrmcc1I put my recipe for high humidity buttercream in the recipe section. I made it this weekend with the new crisco and it turned out perfectly. I normally make it with walmart brand shortening (but I tried...

Someone had posted on shrinking photos in this forum "How Do I" (topic: Downsizing a Picture) but I can't locate it now. I have used ShirleyW's method since then and it works for me."Right click on thumbnail, click Edit. Click on Image...

Quote:Originally Posted by hopedI use about a teaspoon in my buttercream to give it a little extra stiffness for decorating.Is it the Crusting Buttercream or just add a teaspoonful to normal buttercream? When should you add in the...

I baked a sponge cake for my doll cake's skirt in a stainless steel bowl measuring 8" diameter, 3 1/4" depth with a flat bottom of 3 1/2" and it turned out well. I just greased the inside of the bowl like usual and baked at normal oven...

I saw thyterrell's photo this morning and just searched it to make sure it's the right one. She did wonderful small pot cakes. Do check it out www.cakecentral.com/cake-photo_41121.html[/url]

Ooops, got your name wrong, JanH. Thousand apologies. Heard so much of MMF on this site. Will definitely try it one day. For Lemon Extract, is it a food paste/flavouring as is sold here or some kind of emulsion?

Quote:Originally Posted by alimonkeySorry - none are that great when it's super humid (KL - whew!)I personally like ' recipe the best, but regardless of which one you use, remember to let it sit for the time given in the recipe so the...

Thanks for the links JHan. Would you know which fondant recipe is more suitable for hot and humid weather?Thanks.