Posts by judywoody

Well actually 13 cakes a week is more than do-able...I was just concerned about what is physically possible. I would be happy to work from 6am - 4pm non-stop. But it all depends on the facilities I presume and how many cakes I can bake...

I have been thinking about this on and off - I am looking into starting a cake business, no decorating though. I would like to sell to cafes and wholefood shops (I know the interest is there). My kitchen is just very small and I...

Quote:Originally Posted by MarianInFLThis was your first attempt at piping? Wow, I'm very impressed.Lol, yeah my wrist hurts like hell!!Thanks @DeliciousDesserts - I am relieved it kind of looked like a cake in the end Thanks for your...

Ok so - it's not perfect but she got it for free jk - I am jaded after this, I spent all morning smoothing the edges and corners...And only then I was able to start piping. The result is only mediocre but hey...you live, you...

Ok - I don't know if that's any better...bear in mind, I am not a professional I just hope that the piping can hide any imperfections..I tried to re-shape the cake with butter cream yesterday but it actually made id harder to ice - even...

Quote:Originally Posted by DeliciousDessertsSome people use ganache under fondant. I, like you, use buttercream.Did you knead the real well? That helps. I've never used whitening powder. Maybe that changed the fondant. I would mix...

Thanks for your honesty In actual fact, it is chocolate satin icing - but my friend wanted it lighter so I put some whitening powder in - not sure if it's the picture but there are not blotches..only cracks..I am using dowels and boards...

Ok so I've been trying to make this Martha Stewart Chocolate Lace Cake - I don't know what I got myself into! It's for a friend and it's supposed to look like...

Quote:Originally Posted by SamHarrisonWhat am I doing wrong. All my bigger vanilla cakes are coming out raw, it seems no matter how long I cook or what I do, the centres and bottoms are always raw. I use the same recipe for cupcakes and...

Sorry, the subject didn't have enough space...I dared to make a vegan wedding cake and it's ok but the middle tier is falling apart..they all sunk a bit in the middle so even if I turn the cake around to use the bottom as the top, there...