Posts by carmijok

Quote:Originally Posted by Hannahscakes Okay so this happened to me two weeks ago.. My friend wanted me to make her college graduation cake. She wanted it to be 3 tiered chevron for $70. HA! No. So her mom came in and started...

If you want the full 2" per layer height on an 8" cake then I'd get 2 boxes. A 6" cake would be OK.

Quote:Originally Posted by scrumdiddlycakes I also don't use coconut or pineapple, (pineapple is  a bad allergy for me, can't even handle it), but it's one of my most requested cakes. I use pureed mango,...

Thanks for the input everyone. Cakery2012 yours sounds like the carrot cake the bakery I worked at served.I knew they put the pineapple and coconut in it but the flavor wasn't overpowered by those ingredients. Do you use other...

I have yet to find my perfect carrot cake.  The bakery I worked for had the best one, but I don't have the recipe.  I do know that in addition to the carrots,  they used pineapple and coconut and pecans.  It was...

Quote: Originally Posted by sweettreat101  Thank you everyone you are awesome. Great ideas. Never thought of frosting the cake with thin layers of dark blue. What color did you use to get the dark blue on your cake?...

Quote: Originally Posted by FrostedMoon  Thanks all! I've been very tempted to fill and cover in fondant, then freeze until I'm ready to decorate. I've read everything I can find about it, and I will try it, but want...

Oh...I like the idea of the Harley Eagle.  You could  make it personal by putting in the b/d dates, his name, etc. where the Harley info is. This is the one I'm talking about: (scroll down to the center of the...

I too freeze my cakes only I level them before I freeze. It saves time and doesn't affect the freshness.   If I want 3 layers I'll bake 3 separate layers.  It's easier than torting....though I've done that frozen...

Quote: Originally Posted by justme50  For all they know I have mice doing a hula dance on the counters while I'm baking. Being licensed means nothing as far as the health and safety of the...