Can You Use Anything Else Other Than A Wonder Mold

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branbrielliott2 Posted 27 Aug 2007 , 1:35pm
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I am going to make a barbie cake I think for my daughter, but the only place I can find on (wonder mold ) is online.... Is there anything else I can use that will work and maybe cheaper even.....Thanks

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Kayakado Posted 27 Aug 2007 , 3:55pm
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Just stack regular cake layers and carve them into a dome shape like the wonder mold.

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branbrielliott2 Posted 27 Aug 2007 , 4:37pm
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That is a great idea I never thought of that....do you think 2 would be enough or should I use 3?

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i_heart_pastry Posted 28 Aug 2007 , 3:47am
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A friend just made one using the large glass measuring cup/bowl from Pampered Chef (it's like pyrex). It is practically the same shape as the wondermold - looked a little better, actually. You can also use any pyrex glass bowl to bake cakes in - you just may need to sculpt just a little to get the right shape. Also, Better Crocker makes a "bake & fill" type of cake pan set that works well and you can get at stores like Walmart or Kmart - just have to look around a bit.

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JoAnnB Posted 28 Aug 2007 , 4:53am
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If you use regular cake layers, you would probably want 3. If you use a real Barbie, you need to have the cake tall enough to cover her up to her waiste.

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Pacilla Posted 28 Aug 2007 , 5:09am
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I have a Hamilton Beach Mixer on a stand that came with metal mixing bowls....have used the two smaller ones for baking domed/cone shape cakes for years...the smallest is perfect for the small pick (the younger Barbie).

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kansaslaura Posted 28 Aug 2007 , 1:41pm
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There's no need to fear!! You can use my brassiere!

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branbrielliott2 Posted 28 Aug 2007 , 3:10pm
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Thanks so much I will look at walmart or target this week thanks

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wonderwoman Posted 28 Aug 2007 , 10:50pm
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Hey Kansas Laura, I thought I told you to quit posting my picture on the internet!!

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branbrielliott2 Posted 28 Aug 2007 , 11:11pm
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hahahah that pic is funny....

Hey I was putting dishes away tonight and duh.. I have glass ware that I use for mixing that I read on the bottom that is oven ware also, I have just never used them, they are made by anchor and I have a 1qt, 1.5qt and I beleive the larger one is 2.5qt I just have to see which one of the larger 2 could work then trim a bit cuz they are alittle wide than tall...but it could work....I just hope they cook well, can I cook at a lower temp to make sure it cooks well all the way thru.....


Thanks again for all your help.

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Brickflor Posted 29 Aug 2007 , 3:05am
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I like using my pyrex bowls for baking, I just used my little one last week and it has a perfectly rounded bottom, I will most likely be using it soon for a doll cake.

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gscout73 Posted 30 Aug 2007 , 2:58am
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TIP---I use the wonder mold and Mattel Barbie's (trade mark) legs are always too long and they are a bit pricey for a cake... and I always have a hard time finding doll cake pics..... sooo......

I go to the dollar store and get a fake one... then I pop the legs off!! you should see the looks everyone gives when the birthday girl goes to pull out the doll and she has no legs. icon_eek.gif . everyone laughs...

Am I the only one who does this?? Am I crazy? icon_biggrin.gif

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cakesbygrandma Posted 30 Aug 2007 , 3:13am
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I used the wilton wondermold that I bought at michaels with the 40% off coupon for about $7.00 and used a Cinderella doll that I popped the legs off worked perfect and the legs when back on and the doll was fine.

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all4cake Posted 30 Aug 2007 , 3:21am
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3-4 layers carved work as well as the wondermold. I use both depending on the size of the gown and number of guests.

when I use the wondermold, I still use a 3" layer under it to make it high enough to accomodate an 11 1/2" doll .

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OzCookie Posted 30 Aug 2007 , 3:29am
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Originally Posted by gscout73

TIP---I use the wonder mold and Mattel Barbie's (trade mark) legs are always too long and they are a bit pricey for a cake... and I always have a hard time finding doll cake pics..... sooo......

I go to the dollar store and get a fake one... then I pop the legs off!! you should see the looks everyone gives when the birthday girl goes to pull out the doll and she has no legs. icon_eek.gif . everyone laughs...

Am I the only one who does this?? Am I crazy? icon_biggrin.gif




Nope ... not crazy!! I have always done the same - but I keep the legs and put it all back together for the birthday girl.

I've never liked the idea of digging holes in cakes to insert a doll and picks are hard to come by in Australia.

BTW, I bake in a "Dolly Varden" tin - don't know if they're available over there, but they are like a taller Wonder mold - perfect for doll cakes.

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Sandra80 Posted 30 Aug 2007 , 3:31am
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i used two pyrex bowls stacked one on top of the other and carved just a little bit. it worked great and i was able to stick the whole barbie in the cake all the way to the cake board.

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sweetpea333 Posted 31 Aug 2007 , 1:47pm
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OzCookie,
you should be able to get doll picks from the cakedeco site
(in melbourne) and Sparty's usually have them.

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OzCookie Posted 1 Sep 2007 , 10:17pm
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Thank you, Lynn!

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