Posts by Evoir

My suggestion would be to use cream cheese frosting filling, and do the rosettes in a stable buttercream. Whatever you do, remember that real cream cheese is a perishable product and you will need to keep the cake refrigerated.

I have my monthly wedding cake consultation day coming up this Saturday and I just KNOW I am going to be writing rude words on the roof of my mouth, or biting my tongue to not simply say "Get out" to someone...thanks everyone for a...

Quote:Originally Posted by cakeyouverymuch Those who can, do. Those who can't, but have their own area of expertise, compliment those who can. Those who can't, and who have no talent of their own, belittle those who can whenever...

Could be an overpiped impression mat pattern...I've seen a similar mat with the paisley pattern.

Nerdybaker - you've received some great info so far! I just wanted to wish you all the best with the pursuit of your caking dream. I hope you can keep us all filled in on your progress and become a regular member here on Cake Central

I have done argyle patterns around the cake, I've done camo designs, I've done the stars (with a bunch of wired stars on the top). Then there's doing a custom-colour job to match in with the guy's beloved car, or team colours, or beer...

Can you not ask the venue to keep the cheesecake refrigerated until the dessert course?

Hi Nerdybaker, and welcome to Cake Central! I love the 'nerd' angle for your business and can see how you would have no difficulty luring in the gamers and nerds, and building up a reputation as a desirable brand. I'd definitely buy...

It's not just like toast. I disagree. Toast involves a chemical reaction which is non-reversible (google the Maillard reaction). You can heat and stir whipped ganache, then cool it down and it will have lost its air. Whipping ganache...

I don't understand what this opposition to whipping ganache is all about! This is one happy Aussie ganache whipper here!   OP, I whip ganache for cupcake toppings AND for filling cake layers, its a beautiful, not gritty,...