Downton Abbey Cake

Decorating By patty7276 Updated 9 Feb 2013 , 3:04am by ChristineCMC

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patty7276 Posted 8 Feb 2013 , 2:31pm
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am going to attempt a downton abbey cake using ivory fondant tof cover the castle. Pictures of the real castle do not look like stone blocks, rather a smooth surface.  How can I get the aged look/coloring?  Tried practicing, painting brown gel over the fondant and dabbing off but was "too much".  Any suggestions appreciated !

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AZCouture Posted 8 Feb 2013 , 2:39pm
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AFood color powders and an assortment of brushes. Poofy ones for larger areas, smaller ones for tight crevices.

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patty7276 Posted 9 Feb 2013 , 12:25am
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ADo you apply them dry?

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Crazy-Gray Posted 9 Feb 2013 , 12:31am
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ADry gives you a more subtle highlight, mix with water and you get a stronger effect, but you can always dab the brush on some dry kitchen paper before skimming the brush over your cake to give a softer highlight: you could google the painting tchnique "dry brushing" it might help you a bit. :)

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-K8memphis Posted 9 Feb 2013 , 12:32am
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parts of it looks yellow in the pictures i looked up

 

but for the 'aged' part i'd probably dust like AZCouture says using cocoa powder

 

but some of the ivory might need to be pretty dark ivory--

 

yes i'd use the cocoa dry myself

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ChristineCMC Posted 9 Feb 2013 , 12:47am
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Oh, I can't wait to see it!
 

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patty7276 Posted 9 Feb 2013 , 1:40am
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AChristine, don't get too excited. This will be my first castle! Haha. It is for my daughter, a huge Downton fan, and am pretty sure she will be forgiving of any shortcomings. Thanks, all,for the tips! If you have further ideas or suggestions please send them along!

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ChristineCMC Posted 9 Feb 2013 , 3:04am
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I've done a few castle cakes for my kids.  They are intimidating, but I love to make them.   Good Luck
 

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