Posts by 88nikki88

I froze a baptism cake this winter that was covered in buttercream and MMF, and raspberry filled. The baptism was postponed due to weather. I double wrapped the cake in saran, then wrapped in foil. I set it in the coolest room in my...

I mixed mini chocolate chips in my peppermint buttercream for the filling of a chocolate mint cake, it was my DH's favorite cake EVER!

You're welcome, hope they turned out for you

I often use "nestle white chocolate morsels" (white chocolate chips) instead of candy melts, because I can pick them up at the grocery store. The ingredients are almost the same as the candy melts. 12 ounce bag to 1/3 cup corn syrup, and...

Quote:Originally Posted by indydebiQuote:Originally Posted by 88nikki88..... my Uncle talked me into doing his wedding cake, as they couldn't afford a "real" one.a REAL one? Uncle: We can't afford a REAL cakeMe: So...... you're...

I give you all a LOT of credit, I don't bake for money, but this stuff would drive me CRAZY! I really like baking cakes for friends and family, but I can't tell you how many times I've said no (well, OK, TRIED to say no, I'm a total...

I had this problem with some 3-d flowers once and made a dome of MMF that matched the cake covering and propped them on it. Is it possible to roll a cylinder the same color as the cake cover and lay the mask over it so that it keeps it's...

Ok, I posted pics in the cake disasters album. Thank you both for the tips. I've never worked with RI, but sounds like maybe I should give it a try. Everyone seemed to enjoy the cake, and it got the point across anyway, but I still feel...

Ohhh! I like the stitching part, THANK YOU! So obvious, and never occurred to me. I don't know how professionals do it, I just make cakes for friends/family, and this is SO stressful, I almost forgot that I like doing it. I think I'm...

Well that didn't work, and it won't upload to my album. I will try to post pics later, but I guess for now I better get back to work. I have a feeling that this is gonna be a learning experience . . .Basically she is laying on her...