Count me in too! I learnt most of my stuff from the internet, so I can really use a guidance.
How about this?
http://cakecentral.com/g/i/2920144/a/3301981/lorax-cake-for-boy/
I'm in. I can't upload a picture right now, at work. Does anyone want to critique my profile picture? I love feed back. I find it is the best way to learn for me.
AHere is one of mine. I checked out the other cakes posted and will comment once home - it's not letting me comment from my phone :(
http://cakecentral.com/g/a/3314294/square-wedding-cakes
I've always kinda disliked this one. Maybe you guys can give me an idea of where I went wrong design-wise? (or anything else!)
It was done for a bridal show, so purely my own pleasure- I just know it isn't quite "right".
I would like the following two done please. I'm just really starting out and these are my first real cakes. I've just been playing around and trying new things, never taken a class
http://cakecentral.com/g/a/3314310/bridal-shower/
This one was for a friend's engagement party and my first time using fondant. My research for this cake actually was why I joined CC!!
This one was my first ever "fancy" cake.
Great idea, Linda! I had a question; would it be ok to post photos of cake sketches to get advice on designs too? Sometimes the hardest part is pulling the design together and it would be great to get feedback and ideas before the cake is even made yet.
Great idea, Linda! I had a question; would it be ok to post photos of cake sketches to get advice on designs too? Sometimes the hardest part is pulling the design together and it would be great to get feedback and ideas before the cake is even made yet.
Bring it! Lets give it a try!
Great idea, Linda! I had a question; would it be ok to post photos of cake sketches to get advice on designs too? Sometimes the hardest part is pulling the design together and it would be great to get feedback and ideas before the cake is even made yet.
Hi, Kristin! I can't take credit for the idea, that was all FromScratchSF! Your idea is great!
AI want to say thank you for starting this post!!! I already have gotten some great feed back and things I never would have thought of! I'll defiantly will be using the feed back on my next cake in 2 weeks!! :D
I would love to join in. Although I cannot offer a professional, Cake Show Judge level of perspective, I can offer the perspective of an "intermediate" decorator who still vividly recalls the trials and tribulations of the first, second, and current (third) year of cake decorating.
I've already picked up a tip from ScratchSF: "When I fill my square cakes I put an extra dab of buttercream in each corner between each layer of cake. When I get all my layers on, all my corners slope up! Then I take a cake card the same size of my cake and use it to smoosh everything flat. That extra icing comes out from the corners and I scrape it off. It helps to prevent that slope."
Great! So we do have some cakes posted upthread that would like to be reviewed, if you haven't had a chance yet, pop on over to them!
If you'd like your cake reviewed, post your link below!
I've already picked up a tip from ScratchSF: "When I fill my square cakes I put an extra dab of buttercream in each corner between each layer of cake. When I get all my layers on, all my corners slope up! Then I take a cake card the same size of my cake and use it to smoosh everything flat. That extra icing comes out from the corners and I scrape it off. It helps to prevent that slope."
Trial and error, my friend! If you just add more buttercream to the top of the cake to make it flat it adds even more weight sloping everything down. Really the only way to help it is to make sure you have each layer's corner properly supported evenly.
I'm so glad this is helping!
I have one for y'all if you would be so kind.
Made for my neighbor's wife who was turning 50-something and is into cardmaking - scrapbooking as a hobby. I made several card faces for decorations in the colors of her choice. I am aware the ribbon around the top tier is wonky, the fondant just wouldn't firm up. Other than that, I feel it is missing something that would have just pulled the whole thing together. That is my greatest weakness, the final details.
http://cakecentral.com/g/i/2940215/made-for-my-neighbors-wife-who-does-card-making-as-a-hobby/#order
I really appreciate your thoughts.
Ok. I'm going to put two more cakes to review.
http://cakecentral.com/g/i/2939058/a/3312843/a-cake-for-a-guy-who-bought-his-first-car/
http://cakecentral.com/g/i/2919173/a/3301481/retirement/
Thanks
If you haven't had a chance, please review the above posted cakes!
Anyone else interested in having their cake reviewed?
http://cakecentral.com/g/i/2881127/a/3279803/banana-cake-bread-and-fondant-details/sort/display_order/ Ok, here's one. I honestly threw this together in like 15 minutes after procrastinating all day and working on the wedding cake. I was happy with it, because it's not one of those fondant/airbrushed ones. Wanted realism. What could I do (if anything) for next time?
ARed fondant, inndented where it needed to be, and brushed with corn syrup and water with some red food color powder mixed in. I also rolled tiny balls of white fondant and flattened the into seed shapes, and pressed those on before brushing the liquid on. Fun cake to make, and literally the easiest thing I've ever made.
Red fondant, inndented where it needed to be, and brushed with corn syrup and water with some red food color powder mixed in. I also rolled tiny balls of white fondant and flattened the into seed shapes, and pressed those on before brushing the liquid on. Fun cake to make, and literally the easiest thing I've ever made.
I was going to put my cheeseburger cake up for critique but after seeing your sandwich...probably not. LOL!
AI was thinking the same thing. I made a picnic table with burger and hot dogs and chips, but that sandwich is too good.
I kinda want to eat a sandwich now...
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