Cake Decorating Forum

I use cheap vodka, works great.

Don't be too discouraged. It sounds like the cookie recipe was the problem. Use the NFSC and follow the rolling directions. It needs to be well chilled to stop them spreading. This recipe really wo ...

l am so glad you wrote this post.
l have tried making WASC 3 times. Each time it comes out very crumbly, dry and barely rises, although it does taste good. l follow the instructions perfectly each t ...

That is great! I love Debbie Brown's Naughty Cakes book, but this is so much quicker than making the entire figure. I love it. Just don't show my daughter, she is 6 and a total Barbie fan!

I got married in 1991 and not many bakers were doing fondant at the time. I am from England and fondant cakes are standard over there. I made a lot of gumpaste roses because no one was doing that he ...

They are really cheap at Sam's behind the bakery counter, but you have to buy in bulk - packs of 50. They are a great deal though and nice heavyweight quality. I am still using mine up that I bought ...

He usually uses a meringue buttercream - do you think this is what he did? Would a regular buttercream do this more easily?

I am trying to find out how he did the soft texture on the trees. They mentioned some kind of dry buttercream, but did not go into details. Anyone know how they did it?
I would love to use this i ...

When l started using the 3" pans l had so many sunken cakes. l soon learned to fill it as if it were a 2" pan instead, that way it cooks perfectly. l wish l had bought the 2" first. Oh well, live an ...

I love Satin Ice. I have also used Fondx and it is just as easy to work with but the taste is bland so you can add your own flavorings. Personally, I just don't want to add this extra step, but it r ...

I ave several of her books and just use them for inspiration. The instructions assume you are already confident in most of the techniques. I also agree most of her cakes are small, but if you look a ...

I have only recently been given an airbrush and I already love it. It is great for dark colors. I am not very proficient yet so I have not done any fine detail work yet, but for applying rich color ...

I just made a wedding cake that was four tier and had to be transported approx 8 hours away. When we got to our apartment, the fridge was too small for it. The wedding was not for about 10 hours, so ...

I made a sleepover cake. Not sure if this is what you are looking for...

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Diane

For some reason I like the cake I chose for my avatar. This cake always makes me smile as it is just a fun design.
Diane