Posts by lgirton

one other side note:When I did a test run with my son's birthday cake (put M&MS on the side in the shape of a superhero emblem), I put the cake in the fridge overnight and then took it out a couple hrs prior to the party. The change in...

For my first stacked cake, I think it went well (you can see the pictures of how it turned out in my profile). I am not a professional by any means.The bride purchased the M&Ms for me and I think they bought 26lbs which was WAY more...

So if I am finished baking everything on Friday, I can ice it (dirty) then fully frost it and decorate it on Friday and leave it be until we head down to the wedding on Saturday? I'm using the Fluffy Buttercream frosting recipe posted...

Thanks, the tough part is the wedding is 2hrs away and the cake will be completely covered in M&Ms...will it be alright for the cake to be out for pretty much the day (decorate the cake around 10am, travel to wedding arriving around...

For those of you who have decorated cakes (buttercream frosting) with M&Ms...have you ever had a problem with the colors fading? I am doing a wedding cake upcoming that they want covered with M&Ms.When I did a test cake a couple of weeks...

Quote:Originally Posted by akaivyleafIts true... M&M's don't melt. Your biggest fear will be the slide factor.I went to the website, 57.00 for a 5 pound bag- that's an "ouch" for me. I think it looks pretty but I would rather pay for...

Quote:Originally Posted by carmijokIf they wanted a 'simple' cake they would not have asked for this one! This is going to be very time consuming for you. Others have given you great advice, so my 2 cents worth is to make sure the...

I am pretty amateur compared to some of the amazing cakes on here..so I am asking for much assistance and guidance!I have been asked to do a wedding cake for a co-worker's daughter to help out with the wedding. They want a simple cake,...