Anyone in here decorate cakes?

[bengalbelle]

If anyone is out there...I've cut out some of my flower pieces and want to make sure they're going to harden correctly before I do it all. How do I store it to harden? Will it hurt it to put it in a ziplock or the fridge?

Also, does the other fondant (waiting to be cut) need to be refrigerated? I didn't refrigerate it last night.

The cornstarch worked great! I did use the knee high but couldn't tap, it let too much out. I just kind of shook it over the rolling mat and it worked like a sifter. Great tip!

I also picked this tip up on cake central. If you don't color your MMF before kneading, take a small amount and drop some color on. Fold all sides in so the color is in the middle and roll it into a rope. Then keep folding it in on itself and rolling into a rope until it's thoroughly mixed. I had speckled fondant until I tried this and it worked like a charm!

 

[BelleBoo&AmisMum]

Leave the cut pieces out to dry in the air. I wouldn't refrigerate the fondant, just make sure it's sealed up nice and tight. I use the press and seal and a ziploc bag.

 

[bengalbelle]

Thank you! Will I know in the morning if it's hardened enough to attach to the cake (so I know I'm ok to keep going) or will it take longer?

I also didn't plan to cut my strips (to make stripes on the cake) until the cake is baked and frosted. I want the fondant to go on and harden on the cake, right?

 

[BelleBoo&AmisMum]

Thank you! Will I know in the morning if it's hardened enough to attach to the cake (so I know I'm ok to keep going) or will it take longer?

I also didn't plan to cut my strips (to make stripes on the cake) until the cake is baked and frosted. I want the fondant to go on and harden on the cake, right?

It's not going to get rock hard for awhile (week or more) but it will get solid. It's not going to harden on the cake but it will stay on and stay in place. It's not like a hard shell covering, it's a soft pliable thing.

 

[bengalbelle]

So if I cut my strips tomorrow and placed them on the cake Saturday or Sunday morning (the party is Sunday evening) they will still bend enough not to crack? Or should I continue as planned and cut them right before placing on the cake?

 

[MosMom]

You need to put those strips on immediately or they will crack. Your fondant will start to dry quickly and will crack if you wait until Saturday or Sunday.

 

[bengalbelle]

You need to put those strips on immediately or they will crack. Your fondant will start to dry quickly and will crack if you wait until Saturday or Sunday.

Ok, so I'll just keep it stored in the plastic and ziplock until I have the cake frosted then I'll roll it out, cut it and place them.

I may be singing a different tune on Sunday night, but so far fondant is fun!

 

[stargrazer]

Thought this might be an appropriate place to put this...I didn't write it but it's just too funny not to share.

Please join me in remembering a great icon of the entertainment community.

The Pillsbury Doughboy died yesterday of a yeast infection and trauma complications from repeated pokes in the belly. He was 71.

Doughboy was buried in a lightly greased coffin. Dozens of celebrities turned out to pay their respects, including Mrs. Butterworth, Hungry Jack, the California Raisins, Betty Crocker, the Hostess Twinkies, and Captain Crunch.

The grave site was piled high with flours. Aunt Jemima delivered the eulogy and lovingly described Doughboy as a man who never knew how much he was kneaded.

Doughboy rose quickly in show business, but his later life was filled with turnovers. He was not considered a very smart cookie, wasting much of his dough on half-baked schemes. Despite being a little flaky at times he still was a crusty old man and was considered a positive roll model for millions.

Doughboy is survived by his wife Play Dough, two children, John Dough and Jane Dough, plus they had one in the oven. He is also survived by his elderly father, Pop Tart.

The funeral was held at 350 for about 20 minutes.

 

[LJC1861]

Well, my cakes are done and I will have pictures posted tomorrow. The party is tonite. My flip flops turned out great with no problems. The tombstone was a bit more challenging as it was so big. I have never worked with such a big piece of fondant and even though it was on the thick side it tore a bit as I placed it on the cake. The chocolate frosting underneath squirted through. I was able to press it back together and wipe off the frosting and it only left a slight tan mark on the grey marble fondant. I know it is there, I am not sure anyone else will. I did the 'engraving" by using a press on decorating and letter kit on extra pieces of fondant and placed them on top of the cake. I did the edging around the pieces in a dark grey frosting and it does look carved.

I am SO pleased with the outcome. I have a funny feeling that this may turn into a side business wheter I want it to or not!

Linda

 

[MosMom]

Where are the cakes people?

I know at least 2 did big beautiful cakes this weekend and I want to see pictures!

 

[bengalbelle]

Where are the cakes people?

I know at least 2 did big beautiful cakes this weekend and I want to see pictures!

I've been wiped out the last few days

I wasn't happy with my cake but I'll post a picture.

The frosting wouldn't crust so I couldn't get it smooth. I read later that it was probably due to the high humidity. That's probably true since I've never had a problem when I made the cakes in February.

My flower cutters were too large, but that's all I could find.

I also had the two tiers level using cardboard shims, but the top ended up leaning anyway.

Still...the cake was made with lots of love (and it tasted great too). The raspberry filling was delicious!

 

[MosMom]

Well *I* think it looks REALLY cute! Especially for you first shot with a tiered cake and using fondant. The colors are nice and vibrant! It looks like a really cute 1st birthday cake!

 

[stargrazer]

OMG, that is a really cute cake! I think the flowers are a fine size, but I know how it happens when you get a picture in your head and you want the cake to match

I think your buttercream actually looks pretty smooth in the pic; we always seem to be our own harshest critic

I doubt I could have made a cake like that without hands-on instruction first (even with good advice) so you should be doubly proud!!

I have a cake due Tuesday for my final Wilton III class so hopefully I'll have pics for ya'll by Wednesday. Wish me luck, my first tiered cake (I haven't even tried stacked yet) with 30 gumpaste roses so we'll see how it goes...

 

[LJC1861]

My problem is that I am having difficulty adding the pictures to my post. Can anyone help with the technical details?

Linda

 

[stargrazer]

PS....Linda, let's see those cakes!

 

[java]

Last night my dd went a party and the Mom had made the cake. I wish I had my camera(didn't think to bring it to pick up from a party but now I will )

It was a simple(no fondant just icing)cake. She made a jewelry box- layered 3 pieces of cake and then a little drawer size in the front- attatched a lid of cardboard covered in icing- open. And then piled in the candy jewelry- candy neckalces, rings all kinds of cute colorful things. She had divided the cake tops into "areas" with those waffle cookies. - so she had about a dozen compartments for the Jewels. She made a tassel out of licorice!

The 10 year olds at the party LOVED it.
Hope that made sense. Again sorry no photo- but imagine pink jewelry box, white piping(oh she did her daughter's monogram on the cover)SO CUTE and it looked really easy to make.

 

[Disneynutbsv]

I've been wiped out the last few days

I wasn't happy with my cake but I'll post a picture.

The frosting wouldn't crust so I couldn't get it smooth. I read later that it was probably due to the high humidity. That's probably true since I've never had a problem when I made the cakes in February.

My flower cutters were too large, but that's all I could find.

I also had the two tiers level using cardboard shims, but the top ended up leaning anyway.

Still...the cake was made with lots of love (and it tasted great too). The raspberry filling was delicious!

I think you did a fabulous job and I'm sure it was appreciated

 

[rie'smom]

I've been wiped out the last few days

I wasn't happy with my cake but I'll post a picture.

The frosting wouldn't crust so I couldn't get it smooth. I read later that it was probably due to the high humidity. That's probably true since I've never had a problem when I made the cakes in February.

My flower cutters were too large, but that's all I could find.

I also had the two tiers level using cardboard shims, but the top ended up leaning anyway.

Still...the cake was made with lots of love (and it tasted great too). The raspberry filling was delicious!

The cake is so cute!!!! You did a great job.

 

[flipflop]

I've been wiped out the last few days

I wasn't happy with my cake but I'll post a picture.

The frosting wouldn't crust so I couldn't get it smooth. I read later that it was probably due to the high humidity. That's probably true since I've never had a problem when I made the cakes in February.

My flower cutters were too large, but that's all I could find.

I also had the two tiers level using cardboard shims, but the top ended up leaning anyway.

Still...the cake was made with lots of love (and it tasted great too). The raspberry filling was delicious!

I think this looks great. I have never tried working with fondant so I am impressed!

 

[LJC1861]

Again,

Can anyone fill me in on how to add pictures to my post? If so I'll have cake pictures in a post ASAP.

Linda