Posts by zinger60

I read somewhere about using this on a cake underneath fondant so that the filling doesn't squish out and show through the fondant. I can't seem to find out what it actually is.

Someone said the straws should be put 1-2 inches apart. If each straw is filled with cake, I'm thinking that most of the inside area of the cake will be taken up with the straws and there won't be much cake left to eat. Am I right?...

I was wondering how long chocolate can be kept. I was thinking maybe 6 months if it is stored where it is cool, but not sure. Can it be frozen? I have some that is 55% dark chocolate but not sure how to store it.

I made a large batch of MMF and wanted a nice taste of white chocolate. I melted the chocolate and kneaded it in but didn't get much chocolate taste so I added more. I think I added too much and now after sitting for a couple days, it...

Thanks for the link! I did look at that previously. I'm thinking the only problem with using her recipe is that my bride and groom want something that tastes like ganache on the cake. In the link, she is just using bacically thinned...

The reception will be inside but I'm not sure yet about the a/c situation. A couple of your replys brought up a couple more questions. Is there a way to make the ganache firmer and stand up better if it is a less than ideal situation? ...

Are some kind better (more sturdy) than others? I heard somewhere that the one at Bed, Bath and Beyond were not very sturdy compared to ones at asian markets and restaurant supply stores. How would you tell the best ones?

I have heard alot about people using them but not sure what benefits would be of using these instead of dowels?

I have not delivered a wedding cake in ages so I am wanting to get some advice. I just booked a cake for a June wedding. The wedding starts at 4pm and the reception starts at 6pm. The wedding is going to be outdoors next to where the...

I have a wedding cake to make in June. It is 3 tier stacked right on top of each other and they want buttercream frosting with ganache poured on top and drizzled partway down the sides. The cake will be set up about 3 hours before the...