First Diamond/quilted Pattern
This was my first attempt with a diamond or quilted pattern. I used the plastic impression that is available which made it easy. The bride wanted no more than 2 inches between tiers so I used styrofoam to separate and insert the roses into. Problem was that the stems were pretty flaccid and it took a while to insert them!
ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!! Kind of a picky demand about the two inches but you DID IT!!!!!
Fabulous work. Very pretty.
wonderful!! I love it!!!
Very beautiful!
Stunning cake! Great job!
i love this look its just beautiful
beautiful cake!! i love the contrast especially.
very simple and extremely elegent....my hats off to you! I'd love this cake if I got married again! Beautiful job!
the cake itself, was it a fruitcake, chocolate, etc? Did the frosting make peaks when you removed the stamper?? How long did you allow it to dry. I want ot make a cake like this (practice) and that is y I'm asking all these questions, if u don't mind!!
Tazalexis: Cake was french vanilla, chocolate and yellow. I let the icing air crisp for a while (?actual time but longer probably better) then dusted the impression before using. I didn't have any "peaks" once I did that.
This cake is beautiful! It's going in my fav's.
This is so well executed. I tried the impression mat and just couldn't make it work - but you inspire me to try again. This is so lovely!
Nice job! I have my first quilted cake in 2 months and I'll save your photo for inspiration. Beautiful!
Good job... what kind of icing did you use.
Wow!! It is absolutely beautiful!! What a picky bride you had though~
Very elegant looking....I am curious also about the icing....fondant or buttercream?
Very cool. nice tip about the styrofoam also!
Pat yourself on the back!
Thanks for all your comments!! I used buttercream icing and allowed it to air crisp before using the impression. Also dusted the impression with cornstarch/confectioner sugar mix. I used a sharpened dowel rod to make holes for the roses first due to the flaccid stems!
Beautiful cake!!! And your tulle around the base looks perfect also!
Beautiful job!!! What was the cake made out of??
Tazalexis: not sure what you mean regarding what the cake was made of. The cake is covered with buttercream. Is that what you meant?
Beautiful Cake. What are the "dots" made of? I can't believe it's iced in buttercream, you do an excellent job with smoothing your cake.
Curiegas: the dots are buttercream also. And I sure love VIVA paper towels!!!!
WOW!!!! your cake made my favorites list for sure! its beautiful!
Jill-o, I think you can order the impression from Earlene Moore's web site. That is where I got mine. The buttercream recipe is similar to the Wilton Snow White Buttercream only I don't use meringue powder in it.
This is the one I want for my weding! PERFECT!!
How did you assemble the cake? I know you said you used foam for the flowers but is it a cake stand? or is the cake just sitting on a cake board, foam, and then cake (sorry if that is not clear)? and about how many roses did you use?
CAubert20: I purchased styrofoam circles from a craft store. They were 2 inches high. My cakes were on cake circles (cardboard) so it is cake, foam, cake etc. I had about 65 roses available. That would differ depending on the size roses you get.When one would be too large, I would just remove some petals (then used them to sprinkle on the table) Hope this helps. Let me know if any more questions!
Beautiful cake. That gives me an idea for my in-laws 40th anniversary next year.
Where did you get the plastic impression and did it come with instructions, also what buttercream recipe did you use, I tryed the Wilton recipe and thought it didn't taste very good and was hard to use thanks
You've inspired me to develop this for my daughter's wedding in July!
Did you use any substitute for meringue powder? What's the sizes of the cakes? TQ for sharing.
This is very beautiful! You did an excellent job. I have to do this cake next week minus the diamond pattern. Thank you for sharing about the styrofoam, I am going to try that!
Did you dowell the cake or did you just put it together at the reception? Also, what frosting did you use for the dots at the bottom of each layer, fondant or the white buttercream?
Happymommy: I assembled it at the reception hall. The florist left the flowers for me and I placed them in the styrofoam between each tier of cake. I used buttercream for all. No fondant on this one!
ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!! Kind of a picky demand about the two inches but you DID IT!!!!!
Fabulous work. Very pretty.
wonderful!! I love it!!!
Very beautiful!
Stunning cake! Great job!
i love this look its just beautiful
WOW!!!! your cake made my favorites list for sure! its beautiful!
This is so well executed. I tried the impression mat and just couldn't make it work - but you inspire me to try again. This is so lovely!
Nice job! I have my first quilted cake in 2 months and I'll save your photo for inspiration. Beautiful!
Good job... what kind of icing did you use.
Wow!! It is absolutely beautiful!! What a picky bride you had though~
Very elegant looking....I am curious also about the icing....fondant or buttercream?
Very cool. nice tip about the styrofoam also!
Pat yourself on the back!
Thanks for all your comments!! I used buttercream icing and allowed it to air crisp before using the impression. Also dusted the impression with cornstarch/confectioner sugar mix. I used a sharpened dowel rod to make holes for the roses first due to the flaccid stems!
Beautiful cake!!! And your tulle around the base looks perfect also!
Beautiful job!!! What was the cake made out of??
Tazalexis: not sure what you mean regarding what the cake was made of. The cake is covered with buttercream. Is that what you meant?
Beautiful Cake. What are the "dots" made of? I can't believe it's iced in buttercream, you do an excellent job with smoothing your cake.
Curiegas: the dots are buttercream also. And I sure love VIVA paper towels!!!!
This cake is beautiful! It's going in my fav's.
Beautiful cake. That gives me an idea for my in-laws 40th anniversary next year.
Jill-o, I think you can order the impression from Earlene Moore's web site. That is where I got mine. The buttercream recipe is similar to the Wilton Snow White Buttercream only I don't use meringue powder in it.
beautiful cake!! i love the contrast especially.
very simple and extremely elegent....my hats off to you! I'd love this cake if I got married again! Beautiful job!
the cake itself, was it a fruitcake, chocolate, etc? Did the frosting make peaks when you removed the stamper?? How long did you allow it to dry. I want ot make a cake like this (practice) and that is y I'm asking all these questions, if u don't mind!!
Tazalexis: Cake was french vanilla, chocolate and yellow. I let the icing air crisp for a while (?actual time but longer probably better) then dusted the impression before using. I didn't have any "peaks" once I did that.
Where did you get the plastic impression and did it come with instructions, also what buttercream recipe did you use, I tryed the Wilton recipe and thought it didn't taste very good and was hard to use thanks
This is the one I want for my weding! PERFECT!!
How did you assemble the cake? I know you said you used foam for the flowers but is it a cake stand? or is the cake just sitting on a cake board, foam, and then cake (sorry if that is not clear)? and about how many roses did you use?
CAubert20: I purchased styrofoam circles from a craft store. They were 2 inches high. My cakes were on cake circles (cardboard) so it is cake, foam, cake etc. I had about 65 roses available. That would differ depending on the size roses you get.When one would be too large, I would just remove some petals (then used them to sprinkle on the table) Hope this helps. Let me know if any more questions!
You've inspired me to develop this for my daughter's wedding in July!
Did you use any substitute for meringue powder? What's the sizes of the cakes? TQ for sharing.
This is very beautiful! You did an excellent job. I have to do this cake next week minus the diamond pattern. Thank you for sharing about the styrofoam, I am going to try that!
Did you dowell the cake or did you just put it together at the reception? Also, what frosting did you use for the dots at the bottom of each layer, fondant or the white buttercream?
Happymommy: I assembled it at the reception hall. The florist left the flowers for me and I placed them in the styrofoam between each tier of cake. I used buttercream for all. No fondant on this one!
I LOVE it! Great job & a beautiful setting to show it off. ;-D
Just gorgeous!!!!
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That is not what I intended to say! :oops: I have my 2 year old in my lap and it is hard to type! :) any way, I love the cake and I would love to try it myself. How did you do the pattern for the diamonds? Did you measure or just press the mold in by eye bolling it? Hope that makes sense. :oops:
JUST WONDERFUL! WOW!
So elegant! What a beautiful cake!! The pattern is perfect!
Wonderful job I love the roses and the pearls. Just Beautiful
Your cake looks awesome! Buttercream?! Wow!