Posts by tonebug

Hello all. Need to make a sitting spongebob cake. Any suggestions on how to make him sturdy? I was thinking of putting him on foam core board since no one sells the really thick cake drums around here. He has to travel an hour also....

Kazita, I haven't tried a buttercream recipe that calls for water. Now the one I use now calls for milk. Have you tried recipe that kakeladi posted above? I'm looking for a smooth buttercream that will hold shape and color. Would you...

Thanks all. I guess it could be my shortening making it look greasy. I have read that high ratio shortening makes a difference. Anybody know the cheapest place to purchase this? Thanks.

I use the wilton recipe for buttercream. I also use the wilton gel paste to color the buttercream. When I do this the icing always looks streaky or greasy I guess you might say. What am I doing wrong? How can I get an even vibrant...

Hello all! I have tried so many different vanilla cake recipes only to find that they are either too dry, too dense or not enough flavor. I follow every last detail, I just can't find one that is just right. I have tried...