Cutting Cake Into Mailbox Shape
Decorating By potatocakes Updated 9 Jun 2005 , 5:50pm by potatocakes
I posted a week or so ago about doing the groom's cake for my brother's wedding. He originally wanted a fish with the words "She's a Keeper". Well, he has changed his mind. He works as a mailman, so he wants a cake in the shape of a mailbox with a miniature bride (maybe a cake topper?) sitting inside with the words "Special Delivery - Mail Order Bride". Yes, he has quite the sense of humor - luckily, so does his future bride! 
(He also wanted to "stamp" it "Return to Sender", but we thought she might not appreciate that! LOL) Anyway, I was going to bake a sheet cake and cut and layer it so it's roughly the size of a mailbox, then partially freeze it so I can cut the top into a more rounded shape. For the open lid, I was thinking of baking a big cookie, cutting it into a square, and covering it with black fondant to match the cake. Does this sound like it would work? Is there an easier way to "mold" the cake into the shape I need? Any ideas are welcome!
Also, when doing cakes for weddings, big events, etc., what is the usual timeframe of when you bake the cakes, do the first frosting, etc.? Do you freeze the cakes if you make them about a week in advance? Thanks for all your help!
Tracy
That would work or you could make round cakes and cut the bottom off so they stand up on end and line them up. That would give you the rounded top and trim the sides straighter. Your way would be just as easy though and probably easier to cut. Have the door open and the bride sitting on the door. Make the flag from red fondant and let it dry in advance. That sounds cute! Can't wait to see the final pictures on this one!
Debbie
I usually freezr my cakes, especially chocolate grooms cakes! It makes them so moist. It helps out with time too. For Sat. evening wedding I usually pull them out of the freezer first thing friday morning. I frost and decorate friday night ( when the kidsa are in bed) I do finishing touches Sat. morning then deliver. If you're making fondant decorations, like the flag, make them a few days ahead so they have time to dry!
Thanks for all the suggestions! I can't wait to get started on this one. I'll be sure to post pics when it's done!
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