Ok I found an Idea for the commander cake I had asked for ideas about in an other forum well here is what I decided on .....how would i do this with out useing wilton fondent and I don't think my mixer can do marshmellow fondant it is only a 240 .. it will be an 8x2 heart cake pan..
Lisa

What are you going to put inside to make it pump like that???

Ok, sorry, I couldn't resist!!! Good luck with the cake.

I made mmf the other nite with a spoon and my hands. It was so easy!

I've made MMF in my KA before. It's the smallest model. Works just fine with the dough hook.

Hi Lisa!! I've made the MMF by hand also...and it is easy. brainsbaker told me how to do it....make sure that you keep your hands grease with crisco while doing it....and make sure after each cup of powdered sugar you add that you knead until it's all worked in. I promise it's really easy!


HTH, ~Denise

You could do this with an airbrush on buttercream if you have one...or maybe the can sprays. You'd just need to make a few templates.

If you decide not to go with MMF, I bought Wilton color mist and sprayed on before, (see my Canada flag cake). Just cover up part of the cake and spray. Make a template for the star.

Suela, so those color mist sprays actually work? You'd recommend it? I've been tempted, but just figure it wouldn't deliver as promised. Your Canada cake looks great--I had assumed it was airbrushed. Cool!

I also used them on the two tier baby shower cake with the cloud motif around the side. Test spray first on a paper towel, just to get the hand of it. It can "spot" a bit, but that is usually only if you don't press hard enough. Harder to do smaller details, but would work for your cake fine. I am a little air brush shy, just yet, but thanks for the complement!

thanks everyone i will try mmf fist is it don't work i will do the color mist and not sure how ill make it pump...lol ..jk it is juat the idea I wil be useing
Lisa

The other option would be to do a frozen buttercream transfer the size of the pan and ice the sides of the cake appropriately where the colours would fall were it wrapped around the cake.
Heehee, have to say that that heart beating is making me feel a bit ill.
Hugs Squirrelly

Thanks lisa, I just might have to get that book. My kids would absolutely love it!!

I was actually going to mention the book! I have it and creating the effects are pretty easy!