Posts by PeggyMichel

I recently did a cake with a smear of buttercream, then whipped cream and a layer of sliced strawberries. The berries did not seep out, but when cut, the cake wanted to separate into its layers where the berries were. I was not happy...

Hi everyone,I have some seen some great cakes with what looked like a printed message on a fondant placque. The lettering was perfect. How do you do this? It didn't look like tappits or cricut letters or piping. My piping skills are not...

I am having a large cake tasting at a venue. I usually meet with one bride at a time. This time two wedding coordinators have arranged a large tasting for 7 different brides and their families at one time at a venue. There will be 15-17...

Dear caking friendsIs it advisable to use spreading ganache as the crumb coat if I am using pouring ganache as the final finish? Will the temp. of the pouring ganache melt the ganache underneath and cause a flawed finish? Or is a...

Hi, I'm from Ontario, Canada

How do you price a cake for a very small wedding? There are 19 guests, so I was going to use an 8" pan and then a complimentary 6" for the anniversary tier. An 8" cake pan will make 25 servings, but there will only be 19 guests at the...

I'm sure this topic has already been discussed, but I can't get any results on the search feature. How do you handle cake tastings? Do you offer it for free, how many flavours do you offer, etc. I have been baking a fresh small cake for...

Can you use this projector for cakes as well. Can you give me some decorating details of how to use it for cakes.

When cleaning tips in the microwave, are they then grease free and usable for royal icing?

What is the cleaning tips in the microwave idea?