Thought I'd share this email I got back from a customer. It was a christening cake ordered by the grandmother. It just made my day.

"What a hit! Kristy had it displayed on a table all by itself.... I wish that you could've heard the people's reactions to the the cake. First of all, they all said that it looked like a wedding cake...they were so impressed with the decorating...you are THE BEST decorator that I have ever seen...I mean that. The cake was fabulous. People could not get over the fact that the bananas and strawberries were fresh! The icing was a huge hit...you know how a lot of people leave a lot of icing on the plates.???? Because it's too sweet..or greasy heavy? Not the case here...everyone remarked at how light and airy it was, not too sweet, not too thick."

(Cake was inspired by a cake done by luvtodecorate)

wow that is a Beautiful cake. You deserved every word she said...hmm.. what icing do you use?? Mine seems to be the crusting BC.. Not to fond of it, just tried out another one yesturday.. WAY better! ok Back to your cake.. Again, JUST BEAUTIFUL!!!!

It is very beautiful. I love the bow. Great job!

That's great, Mary Ann! It *is* a beautiful cake! The letter from the client begs the question - what kind of icing did you use?

Tracey

Congrats! What a beautiful job you did. Just curious, what icing did you make for this, and what was the filling?

deb

The icing was IMB and the filling was IMB with fresh strawberries and bananas. I cut them just before filling so they are fresh and the bananas don't have a chance to turn.

I love getting feedback like this.

Sorry, kinda new at this. What's IMB icing and where do I find the recipe. The recipe I use is the Wilton BC recipe and although everyone likes it, they do say it's too rich.

Hiya bfelt and welcome to CC.
IMB or IMBC is Italian Meringue Buttercream frosting. The recipe is here on cake central.
It's basically a two part frosting that starts with meringue made with hot sugar syrup like divinity instead of just beating in granualted sugar and then the fat (butter) and flavorings are added to make it a butter cream. One that is less sweet and has less of a "fat" or greasy feel on the tongue.
The recipe on here is good and also there is one on the Martha Stewert site also.
Hope that helps.

p.s.
You can still use the Wilton bc recipe for things like embellishments like roses and stuff. And use the IMBC for your basefrosting and borders.

Thanks chaptlps...can't wait to give it a try.

How thrilled you must be! That woman was so sweet to write you such a positive letter on your cake. I bet you are on cloud nine! Your cake is to-die-for beautiful.

Wow, it's beautiful! I wish I had had something like that for my daughter's baptism last year. So pretty!

Beautiful cake! and how nice to get a letter like that!!!!

You cake is so pretty! I can see why the customer was so pleased. It is always nice to get emails like that!

How exciting to get such positive feedback! You deserved every word, your cake is beautiful.

KUDOS! Its moments like these that truly DO make all we put into these things worthwhile! Thanks for sharing your moment with us! You deserve every one of those wonderful comments!

It's feels so good to be appreciated for all your hard work, and talent, doesn't it. The cake really was beautiful, and I'm sure it tasted as good as it looked. You deserve all the compliments.

Wow it is beautiful. Congrats on getting such a great email. You deserve every word.

What a lovely cake. I can see why they were so pleased with it! It's beautiful.

I think your cake is very beautiful. I would like to make a cake similar to this one for my MIL to take to church with her. If you don't mind It won't be exact.

Lazy_Susan

Mary-Ann

Simply divine.

Karen

Sorry Mary-Ann...I was so confused by IMB that I forgot to tell you what a wonderful job you did on your cake. It is absolutely beautiful. The words spoken were well deserved.

What a beautiful cake and a very happy client to go along with it - I would say that is a really good day in the world of decorating.

So gorgeous. I, too, wish I had a cake like that at my daughter's baptism. It's just perfect. You definitely deserve all the praise. Ever since I have first visited this site, I am just overcome by everyone's talent. You all should get letters like that. In fact, I now sorely regret not thanking my baker for my wedding cake.

You did a beautiful job. The buttercream looks unbelievable. I am going to try it tomorrow. I haven't glanced at the recipe, but I'm wondering if it can be made in advance? It's for my daughter's birthday cake, and to prevent unwanted stress, I am hoping to decorate it the night before the party. I have heard so much praise for the IMBC. I am getting kind of sick of the Wilton recipe. Regardless of what I do, it seems gritty to me.

But, back to your cake...it is perfect. I'm so glad that it was recognized...and the fresh fruit filling has me drooling.

it is a very beautiful cake!!! you did a wonderful job and deserved EVERY word of that email!!