I saw this and was amazed by it
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and then I saw this for Christmas theme

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hold on let me see what up

let's put a link and see if you guys can see
http://sidebysideblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/amazing-christmas-tree-cake.html

second pic on the link the first pic is from the blog I Am Baker and they show you how to make a heart inside a cake. the link shows you a christmas tree and when you slice it you see an ornament. if anybody knows what tip they used to decorate the outside of the green and white tree please let me know.

ok just found the full page
http://iammommy.typepad.com/i_am_baker/

Thanks for sharing that's a very cool cake idea.

Thanks. This is so cool!

That last link that bakencake posted showed that the tip used is #103.

Thanks, bakencake, for finding and posting this - it is awesome!!

She's actually here at CC. Her picture is up. You might be able to ask her anything about it.

love love love this idea.. especially the heart.. I am going to try this this week end on a cake for a dear friend....

That is just too cool! You know it's funny, I've seen those kind of ruffles on the sides of a cake but I cannot for the life of me get mine to look the same! Anyway, thanks so much for sharing!!!

Has anyone tried this with buttercream? Would it be too heavy? AMAZING!

Has anyone tried this with buttercream? Would it be too heavy? AMAZING!

It is buttercream.

Yes, it's Swiss buttercream which is mostly butter. I'm talking about buttercream that's mostly powdered sugar & crusting.

thanks

DH2008, Yes! I have done this with regular shortening based, powdered sugar buttercream! Works fine!

Martha Stewart only makes Swiss Meringue Buttercream since she discovered it.

Melody at My Sweet and Saucy likes this other buttercream recipe:
http://www.weddingbeepro.com/2009/07/17/my-favorite-vanilla-buttercream-recipe/

This cake has been done a few times by a lot of bloggers, so you might want to google ruffle cake and see what buttercream they used. Or maybe you should try regular buttercream and let us know! I only make Italian, but I might make regular buttercream for the first time and try it on a tiny cake.

http://sweetapolita.com/2010/11/rich-ruffled-chocolate-celebration-cake/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sweetcupncakes/5260698859/

I am more interested in the construction of the outside of the cake...do you do the green trees first and start from the bottom with the green and the top with the white or from the bottom of both the white and green?

Cool. I think I might give the ruffles a try soon.

Thanks guys!! Sorry I didnt see this earlier to help out, but it looks like there are some amazingly smart women in here who know where to look and what advice to give. Thanks so much!

As far as the Christmas tree ruffles, I just started at the bottom and made graduating layers... for the triangle shape. Its it really easy to taper off at the top with that #103 tip... and if you mess up you can always wipe your slate (cake) clean and start over. Its really one of the MOST forgiving techniques I have ever done!

Have fun and thank you again!!

Amanda
iambaker.net

Thanks Beckup!

Amanda, I am soooo addicted to your site. great job and keep typing!!!

Merry Christmas all! Happy Baking!