Just Could Not Get This Cake Right!

Decorating By TrisCorey Updated 15 May 2007 , 4:57pm by JoMarie

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TrisCorey Posted 14 May 2007 , 5:06pm
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I modeled this cake after a Bronwen Weber cake in American Cake Decorating Magazine. I made it for Mother's Day. Of Course, my mom loved it, but I just couldn't stand all the flaws and problems I was having with the MMF. I think it was just too soft. Anyway, your honest opinions and any constructive criticism. Also, when you use MMF, is the texture just like that of store bought fondant or softer. I find it is always softer, should I add more sugar?

Thanks.

Tris
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HeatherABC Posted 14 May 2007 , 6:02pm
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We are our own worst critics. I think your cake is gorgeous and it looks very difficult.

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kbochick Posted 14 May 2007 , 6:03pm
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I honestly can't see what's wrong with it. I think it's lovely.

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Iheartcake Posted 14 May 2007 , 7:17pm
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I agree.. I don't see any rips and it looks very smooth. It's very pretty!

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lynda-bob Posted 14 May 2007 , 7:49pm
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The cake is perfection! TRuly! icon_biggrin.gif I just used the Rhoda's MMF for the first time this weekend. I loved it, but it did seem a little bit softer. I think when I made it, I wound up adding an additional cup of powdered sugar. It was stiff when I took it out of the saran wrap but got soft after i started working with it.

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Luby Posted 14 May 2007 , 11:44pm
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Ummmmm.........what flaws??????

It's absolutely beautiful! icon_smile.gif

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stephivey Posted 14 May 2007 , 11:49pm
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I agree with everyone else, it is beautiful!!
I do find MMF to be softer and have wondered about adding more powdered sugar as well. Anyone know if this will help?? I haven't done anything this intricate so it hasn't been a problem so far, but I'd still like to know in case I do in the future.

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KlyKat Posted 14 May 2007 , 11:52pm
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I agree with all of the above. It is indeed a lovely cake. You should be very proud icon_biggrin.gif K'ly

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brilandken Posted 14 May 2007 , 11:53pm
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This cake is beautiful! It must of taken you forever! You did a great jobicon_smile.gif

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chaptlps Posted 14 May 2007 , 11:57pm
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K, when I grow up I wanna make cakes as "flawed" as that. Dang hun you gots skills.

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jeffer01 Posted 15 May 2007 , 12:00am
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I see no imperfections! I only see a beautiful cake! thumbs_up.gif I think you did a fabulous job!
Now, if you want to see some imperfections....I can show you imperfections!!!!! icon_lol.gif (some are too shameful to even photograph)

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darcat Posted 15 May 2007 , 12:02am
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Wow that cake is absolutely gorgeous how did you get it so shiny? Please tell me as for the mff I dont care for it but really fell in love with toba's fondant recipe it's sooo easy to make and sooo much less messy than mmf.

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BigHoneyBunny Posted 15 May 2007 , 1:55am
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I think you're being way to hard on yourself. The cake is beautiful.
Angela

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Sunny77 Posted 15 May 2007 , 3:37am
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I think this is a gorgeous cake. So gorgeous in fact that I don't notice anything wrong with it. It's very beautiful!

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qtcakes Posted 15 May 2007 , 10:01am
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beautiful cake, i bet your mom felt real special!!

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wgoat5 Posted 15 May 2007 , 10:48am
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Just what everybody said its BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!

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JavaJunkieChrissy Posted 15 May 2007 , 2:27pm
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Throwing my hat in....it's a beauty!

I've done a few cakes and hated them! Was near tears and had to walk away. Afer a while I go back and look at them...trying to use my "guest eyes" instead of "cake decorator eyes" and I end up falling in love with it!

I think this cake is great and best of all mom loved it! icon_lol.gif

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TrisCorey Posted 15 May 2007 , 4:41pm
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Thanks for the support everybody. Maybe I won't throw in the cake decorating towel. I airbrushed the cake with super pearl dust mixed with clear alcohol to get it shiny and sparkly.

darcat: I definitely look into Toba Garretts fondant and see how I like to work with that. I don't like the taste of Wilton fondant, but the texture and workability of it is just perfect and it is so nice. I wish I could get MMF to feel that way. Maybe just some more practice.

Thanks again everybody. I was just feeling so tired and ready to give up.

Tris

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JoMarie Posted 15 May 2007 , 4:57pm
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I agree with everyone - this cake is Beautiful and I would be honored to receive such a wonderful gift as this!!

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