Posts by laura4795

I'm going to make a cake that will be somewhat like this one:    http://cakecentral.com/g/i/2925573/a/3305154/6-8-fondant-and-gum-paste/   I need it to match the theme of this cd cover: ...

Wow!  You guys are awesome!  Thanks for the info!  

I've been asked to make a cake for a high school play set piece.  They want it on the large side and whimsical.  It is for Alice in Wonderland.    How do I make a fake cake?  Do I just cover styrofoam with...

Thank you for all the helpful responses to this!  I'm hoping this one time was a combination of several fondant mistakes that led up to a disaster that won't happen again!  

Can you help me out with some terminology?  What do you mean when you say your "dam isn't thick enough"?  I'm a total novice at this, and only know what I've learned from Cake Central! :)  

I don't remember for sure, but I very possibly did use Cornstarch here.  I had no idea that it would cause a reaction!  Should I just roll my fondant on powdered sugar from now on?  

The fondant was definitely dry and I did have trouble with an air bubble.  I kept popping it with a needle and smoothing it over.  I got the impression the air bubble was caused by the bulge.  It was such a frustrating...

This cake bulged in the back and looked horrible! I use a good crusting butter cream icing to fill and crumb coat before I apply the fondant.  I do Jessicakes upside down frosting tutorial when I crumb coat.  Is it possible...

I'm guessing there is already a tutorial on here about how to make these swirley flowers, but I can't seem to find one.  How do I do this?  

Thanks for all of your help with this cake. I posted a picture of it under my photos in the gallery. Everything turned out great! I did have a surprise on the night before delivery when the bride asked me if I needed the cake topper...