Posts by lcubed83

Here are the finished cookies.  They were well-received.  I am very pleased with the finished product!  (Even avoiding the "I could have done this better...." syndrome.) Thank you to any and everyone that provided...

Just finished two cookie platters (about 14 cookies each) for a grandpa's 70th/young lady's 16th.  These are freebies, which I spent abou 12 hours decorating!   Each one is custom cut and decorated.  Golf for...

I have iced and frozen before. It does work and tastes OK. Sometimes when thawing the icing will smear or discolor in spots from the "sweating". The best work-ahead would be to bake the cookies, freeze them, then thaw and do all the...

I am making the Wilton cake with the grad silhouettes, where the hands extend into the air. I cut them out of 2/3 fondant, 1/3 gumpaste, and have let dry. How early can I place them on the buttercream cake without the hands wilting? ...

Layers are all baked for 2 half-sheets and a 6-8 round. Making grad cakes for church celebration on Sunday. Getting ready to cut grad silhouettes from fondant/gumpaste, using the Wilton template. My goal is to get those cut, and make...

Finished up a karate themed cake with a cookie topper that looks like the little girl. Boxed it up, then realized I didn't take any pictures! Will have to pull it out again in the morning.Also just finished several dozen cookies for my...

I use two nails for a half-sheet, "dividing" the cake into thirds. This has worked well for me.

I want to practice techniques, but don't want lots of cake around! Are cake dummies re-usable? I tried to remove fondant from one and just got a mess. Is there a trick?TIA

1. Did you use premade gumpaste, or make your own? I have only used the premade, mixed with fondant or on its own. I use just a bit of cornstarch on the surface and roller. Mixed with fondant extends the working time.2. I always get...