Posts by Nevie

Thank you ladies. I did test the core and it was fine, so I am not going to rebake. I was not clear in my post, but I do wait until the cake is room temp before freezing. In the meantime, I lay the cake on a piece of wrap when I take...

Sigh, it seems there is always something... I froze a 2 layer yellow cake last week. This is how: I wrapped lightly as soon as possible, but without handling the cake, then placed in freezer until firm, then wrapped tightly with...

For the times when you just can't say "no" to a last minute order, consider charging a rush fee to compensate for the long and late hours you will have to work. I love decorating too and never want to turn down a cake, I can relate to...

There isn't one in stock at Michaels anywhere in my area. Oh well, good things some to those who wait... I guess I'll wait a little longer.

I'm no pro, but here's my two cents.I started decorating cakes in just the way you describe. I found a MMF recipe, baked a box mix and made a birthday cake for hubby. It turned out okay... not perfect for sure. But I was so thrilled...

Are the $149-199 ones the mini or full size? My online JoAnn ad had the mini for that price, not the full size. I have read that they are difficult to use until you get the hang of it, so I want to be sure to buy it from someone who...

I found the cricut cake bundle on costco's website for $299 including shipping, as far as I can tell, it is the same bundle hsn has for $399. It comes with extra blades, cleaner, mat, the regular cake cartridge and the elegant one, and a...

I think anyone who is willing put themselves out there by baking and decorating a cake for someone else gets my respect. Scratch, doctored or box.Apologies if someone posted this tidbit already and I overlooked it, but did anyone see...

Thanks for all your help, K8memphis! I really wish I had thought of the fondant blob trick! I was so stressed about the cake collapsing, I did not give everything else the attention it deserved. I have passed your wonderful advice...

Ok. How does one go about researching such a thing? The cake survived, it was not a picture of perfection, but that was due to fondant/frosting issues not the fact that the cake was eggless. I forgot my fondant smoother, which made a...