Castle Cake

Decorating By kimark Updated 14 Jan 2006 , 2:09pm by jgclucas

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kimark Posted 12 Jan 2006 , 4:11pm
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I have an order for a princess castle cake. I would like to use something else besides ice cream cones for the towers. Any ideas? Also the cylinders on top of the round cake- any ideas. Thanks, Kim

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cakebybek Posted 12 Jan 2006 , 4:18pm
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HI I have seen them done with paper towel rolls work good!

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bulldog Posted 12 Jan 2006 , 4:27pm
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I have heard of people stacking cookies and covering them with fondant. I have never done that. Hope you figure something out icon_smile.gif

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Kiddiekakes Posted 12 Jan 2006 , 4:36pm
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You can also use Pringles potato chip cans.That is what I am using for my Daughters castle cake in March.

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Doug Posted 12 Jan 2006 , 4:50pm
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or can bake cake in soup cans and then stack for towers

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tinascakes Posted 12 Jan 2006 , 4:59pm
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Great idea Doug!!! I plan on making a castle cake for my son's birthday.

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Doug Posted 12 Jan 2006 , 5:14pm
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hint on soup can method.

cut off BOTH ends and save one end.

then to bake:
grease can well (easier to do w/ both ends off) and also the end
put piece of aluminum foil on cookie sheet
put the can in center of foil
drop in the lid
fold foil up and around to seal bottom
pour in batter and bake

after cooling, just push the cake out of can like one of those push-up pops that came in a cardboard tube.

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momlovestocook Posted 12 Jan 2006 , 5:35pm
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I have not done it myself, but I've seen pictures where people used rice crispy treats to form towers.

Sandra

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hlcsp31 Posted 12 Jan 2006 , 6:10pm
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I like the soup can idea.
I have also seen them where people use plastic dowels for tall skinny ones.

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talking_head Posted 12 Jan 2006 , 6:34pm
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soup can idea is great. you can also see some ideas in this book-
Debbie Browns enchanted cakes for children.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1853918490/?tag=cakecentral-20

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kimark Posted 12 Jan 2006 , 6:37pm
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Thanks so much for ALL the ideas. I think I will try the soup can trick. I will let you know how it turns out. How much batter should I fill it with and how long should it bake. Thanks, Kim

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talking_head Posted 12 Jan 2006 , 6:41pm
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There is also a 3d castle cake bundt pan by Nordic ware..

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bulldog Posted 12 Jan 2006 , 6:48pm
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I have that pan, and there is a pic in my photos of it.

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Sparklycake Posted 13 Jan 2006 , 10:13am
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There is a fabulous Fairy Castle Cake on Culpitts main site and they show you how to do it step by step, this is the link:

http://www.culpitt.com/how-to.php?page=151

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traci Posted 14 Jan 2006 , 6:16am
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Instead of ice cream cones...you can also use styrofoam cones from the craft store. They can be covered with icing or fondant. icon_smile.gif

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Doug Posted 14 Jan 2006 , 1:56pm
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re: can idea

fill about half full (much like do for cupcakes and regular cakes)

bake until passes toothpick test, tho' you'll probably have to use a wooden skewer.

hint: trim any hump/crown while still in can -- the edge of can will ensure it' flat and level.

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jgclucas Posted 14 Jan 2006 , 2:09pm
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The towers on the castle cake in my photos were make with gelatin icing, formed around a cardboard tube from the fabric store (the kind the decorator fabric comes on). Let me know if you would like the recipe and instructions.

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