I have a recipe I like but I cant seem to keep it from sticking to computer paper. Any one have a recipe they like that works for them with this method. Looking for more than one recipe I guess so I can try to compare them to mine and come up with a compromise. Any one try the faux fondant one with it?

Bump myself. I have 3 cakes to do in the next few weeks and would like to practice before the due date.

Hang tight...I'll find it and get you the link

I knew someone would rescue me!

Sorry, but I'm not quite sure what you mean about the icing sticking to computer paper. Do you mean you have a problem when trying position an edible image onto your cake?

Oh no. Have you heard of the viva method of smoothing icing? Well its like that only with computer paper look at the cakes done by Sugarshack
http://www.cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=coppermine&file=displayimage&meta=favpics&cat=0&pos=-28488
Here is a link to one. It is iced in butter cream. AMAZING!!
I just need a good recipe.

Wow, what a nice cake. I hadn't heard of using a sheet of computer paper for smoothing icing. I have used Viva and I have heard of people using parchment paper. I learn something new every day on here!

Here is a link to the thread by Sugarshack with her recipe:

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-19948.html

Hope this helps!
Cindy

I haven't made this, but there are several comments from folks who did and love it.

Oh thats not the only one. Check out her other ones. Insperation I say!

Thank you.

I have used the faux fondant & it works great when smoothing with computer paper or a viva. I personally use my fondant smoother & a viva.

You have to wait longer before you use the typing paper. It is a finishing touch and the icing should be crusted well.

I will be trying to wait for sure. One question, would using a cake that had previously been frozen, but now thawded make any difference?

well if there is condensation then it would need to sit until the moisture disappears

Ok I'll be sure this time. Cross your fingers!

I always start with viva or just smooth with a spatuala. Depends how the icing is reacting. Once the cake crusts but not too hard I use the computer paper. Sometimes I spin the cake while using the paper and it smooths it like a clay pot. It works well.