Well,, I just finished this cake...SO NOT crazy about my first C.T. I know I have to practice...and I will...But my red in his cape and boots etc...turned white after if dried...and it was brand new choc. Just opened the bag.

Any sugguestions? Please...

I'm sorry ... where's the part that's supposed to look bad? I think it's fabulous!!!!!!!!!

Well....Maybe I'm dense or blind, but I can't see a thing wrong with this cake.

Personally, my advice would be to let up on yourself! But I'm no Nick Lodge. Maybe somebody else has some advice...

i see what youre saying (although it still looks very good)...what happened most likely is that the chocolate got TOO hot while melting and then cooled off. i did a chocolate wrap on my cake the other day, and the same thing happened. when i did the second cake (same day) i slowly melted it a little at a time and it melted but barely felt warm- that one didnt bloom (turn white). i DOUBT anyone will care. the cake rocks.

indydebi, your response was so funny!

I think it looks great! You did a wonderful job

I think it looks good; the top tier especially is so smooth and flawless.

yes, I agree. There's nothing wrong with that cake!

nicole, i am just learning this about chocolate too - after a few lousy experiences...if chocolate goes through extreme temperatures, it blooms, the only way to prevent that is to melt slowly . here is a little more detailed info (they probably can explain it better)

http://www.peterschocolate.com/industry/standards.html

Ahh...Thanks guys. But I guess it just proves my camera can hide flaws. Your right too...maybe they won't notice...cause I was goin to knock $$ off...Cause I felt SO bad.

Thank you all..I really appreciate it. And I will def try the choc thing again...and not heat so much...thanks!!!!!

I think you did a fantastic job!!

I love your cake it looks great to me!!!

With the exception of the bloom, which I agree, probably came from being too hot, then cooling down too quickly, the CT looks great. Right out of the comic book.

You should be pleased - you reached another goal.

Theresa

Your cake is absolutely beautiful, and it's just the kind of cake kids dream about having.