I'm so happy with my first chocolate transfer. I learned all about it from this site, and every post was extremely helpful! This cake is a 14" square, so the Shrek CT is about 12.5" long, and 9" tall. This took me a few hours, but I think it was worth it. It takes me about the same amount of time to make a batch of FBCT, tint it, and make the transfer, but with the CT it's hard so I don't have to worry about it breaking. And I can manipulate it a bit once it's on the cake.
While I was trying new things, I added the contemporary basketweave to the sides, which I also liked. The cake is all buttercream, and the letters and molded "3" (complete with Shrek ears) are MMF.
wow..........I'm dying to try a CT this just makes me wanna try even more!!! Awesome job!!!
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Ok I'm back, I had to pick my jaw up off of the floor. The CT looks great.
You did a fantastic job! Lots of colors used. No wonder this took so long. But it was worth every minute.
Looks great! I've always wanted to try a FBCT but have never really understood it....I'm just nervous to try it. But after looking at your CT I am inspired!!!!!
Looks great! I've always wanted to try a FBCT but have never really understood it....I'm just nervous to try it. But after looking at your CT I am inspired!!!!!
Thanks so much, everyone!
Michelegator - I like FBCT, but I never could quite get the hang of eliminating the "worm" look - the visible lines where the tip filled in the icing. With CT you don't have that problem. There are a few downfalls - they won't be able to cut right through this cake - I made the CT kinda thick, so they'll have to break it up. Also, I used wax paper and like some said in other posts, the wax paper leaves a few little creases here and there. But overall I was very happy with the process and results.
Wow, this is such a big CT for your first one.......I was happy to be able to do a small one on a cake a week ago. Congrats on a beautifully done cake!
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That is so beautifully done! Can't believe that is your first one!
Well, I figured if I was going to try one, it might as well be a good size. I had this Shrek cake coming up, so I wanted to try it out.
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