Posts by Leannesincy

Hi everyone!I have a few questions I'm new to making cakes and have been looking for cake that stays fresh for a while, which I found. I read one of lindy smiths cake books that said a Madeira cake (Pound Cake) can be made a week in...

Thank you so so much. I've been frantically checking the forum every two seconds to see if anybody had replied, I was really worried.You've put my mind at ease so thank you!!!Hopefully when I get the feedback it will be smiles all round X

HiYou could try using rice krispie treats. I use them to mould. I then cover them in a very thin layer of fondant just to smooth out the bumps then I cover it in modelling fondant (gumpaste) so it has a nice smooth finish!Hope this helps

Hi guys.Well I made an ice hockey cake for a 21st birthday last week. The cake was chocolate mud cake with a White chocolate ganache filling. Covered in White choc ganache then fondant. The cake was to be eaten on Saturday. I baked on...

Quote:Originally Posted by cakestylesQuote:Originally Posted by LeannesincyThanks for the advice So far!I'm using regal-ice fondant. My buttercream doesn't seem to crust could that also be the problem? I bought fondant spacers from lindy...

Quote:Originally Posted by TBEANZHi there,I am also a beginner at this amazing world of cake decorating. Ive made 10 in total now ( i think) and i also had the same problem and im pretty sure i posted the same question.I had a great...

Thanks for the great advice! GenGen has Inboxed me a BC recipe and I will have a look for a ganache one. I will be experimenting for the next few weeks.Love this website, it has been the biggest help to me since I started baking

Thanks for the advice So far!I'm using regal-ice fondant. My buttercream doesn't seem to crust could that also be the problem? I bought fondant spacers from lindy smiths website which roll the fondant to a 1/4 of an inch. The BC recipe...

Hi everyone!I am a beginner cake maker, just made my fourth cake and I am so frustrated!!No matter what I do the fondant seems to crack or does not have a smooth finish.I stopped using confectioners sugar and just used shortening toStop...