Ok...so now I have gone back and forth and back and forth on how to design a grad cake for the 16th. I am just so nevous. This will be the 1st time oh about 90 people in one place and oh look at that cake! I NEED it to come out ok. Doea this happen to any of you???? I am freaking out. I want to make some extra money with this hobbie and this could be the oppertunity to do so. UGGG is me I hope I get through this!!!!

Note: still can't decide! I'll wait till the 15th and hope for the best!

what designs are you deciding between......maybe you could start a poll and ask around??? See what the general consencus might be here......should give you an idea of what the general public (people at the party) might think!!

Lisa, based on your photos, you have nothing to worry about. Your cakes are creative and very well done. You've obviously given yourself lots of time to plan your cake and work through the process. I'm sure your cake will be GREAT. Be sure to post pix.

Thanks! I have been aiming for black and white. Only due to school color is red. I don't want it to look like a "candy Cane" if ya get what I mean. Then I run into doing chocolate fondant only because the grad cap on top tier will be chocolate.
I don't know ya got me.

I did a black and white birthday cake and I have done a black,white and red graduation cake. The colors look great!

Thanks Denise. Very kind. I will absolutely post (just hope I don't need to post in the worst cake thread)

At least I still am finding the houmor if this flops.

Your work is absolutely GREAT!

You should NOT worry--by looking at your photos, it's going to be wonderful.

--Knox--

How are you using red on the cake? If you 'stripe' the white part of the cake with red, you'll definitely create a candy dane image (lol). But if it's a black and white cake with red accents, that could look really dramatic and cool.

I totally agree just need to figure that part out. I have seen some really cool cakes but I wanted to try to NOT duplicate anyone's hard work. I guess I just strive to be a one of a kind girl.

Look where it is getting me. UUGGG

Lisa, as others have already pointed out, your cakes are great and you will do fine with whatever you decide. But, I do understand your nerves--you'll do great! Look at it this way though, you have way more than 90 people looking at your cakes everyday here--though, granted they aren't potential paying customers...

Something to consider....If you want to make a good impression, do you really want people to have black lips and teeth? or red?

If you limit the dark, bright colors to objects that get removed before erving, you can avoid this potentially embarassing reaction.

It does sort of depend on your audience. Kids love blue tongues.

OMGosh! Didn't think of that. I once ate bueberry pancakes with friends at a restauramt and had gray-blue teeth the rest of the morning. How embarrassing!

So I fugured everything out and now I have a new SNAG in my plans. One of the cakes I will be doing this weekend will be covered in fondant. I have been using satin ice brand and have had very good luck with that. I ordered more and screwed up I must have ordered Pettinice by accident! Can anyone tell me if there is much of a difference??? HELP

Bumping self

So here it is...I took the easy way out and did a "safe " design. Any comments welcome. Diploma made of Fondant with edible image on top.
Cap motor baord Solid Chocolate. Accents with fondant and dipped strawberries. Cake covered in chocolate fondant. Bottom & top tier choc. Middle tier white.

It turned out wonderful! I always get nervous with every cake I make. I kinda "freak out" until it's finished so I know what you were going through. I bet everyone LOVED it!!

GIRL


I LOVE IT--SAFE FOR YOU.....WELL I CAN'T EVEN DO THAT.....I'M SO GLAD YOU GOT IT FINISHED----IT LOOKS GREAT














GO RELAX NOW

Thanks ! I had so many problems with this cake. I am so happy it's done....cut...and...eaten!

OOPS! Forgot to thank everyone with advice and all the ideas. Also Mendhigurl for pointers on the monogrammed strawberries. THANKS

That cake is SOOO cool! It is so dramatic. I love it, I am going to save it for inspiration. I have a couple of cousins graduating next year and hope to have the chance to make their cakes!

Great job

Leily

You hit the ball out of the park with this cake but then ALL your cakes are fabulous!

Awww Thanks

All of your cakes are nice and this one is so dramatic. It looks great, well done!

Neat cake Neat idea!

Molly2

Thanks....I am so glad it came out to be fitting for a "male" Graduation. I am so used to "pretty" cakes I tried to hard to steer away from flowers ect.