Trying Something New (Semi Long..sorry)
Decorating By daisygurlvb Updated 28 Aug 2006 , 1:09am by TexasSugar
Well tonight I made a cake that had a lot of "firsts" in it for me. I made a French Vanilla cake (Never tried this kind before, just a box mix), chocolate buttercream, and attempted a FBCT.
I'm lazy and thought, hmm rather than buy black icing, I'll use piping gel that I have on hand. BIG MISTAKE! Never use piping gel for a transfer!
I'm fairly proud of the way the cake has come out. I think had I used black icing rather than the gel, it would look Fan-tab-u-lous!
One thing I noticed, I used the FBCT Icing for the decorating as well rather than making regular BC frosting. I didn't care for it. I normally make very good shells, and with this frosting, I found decorating very difficult. Probably because of the stiffness.
All in all, not too bad. Any constructive critisism would be much appreciated.
Thanks in advanced!
Thank you so much. I need to learn to not put the backing on so thick, she looks 3d (which is kinda cool) but doesn't blend well with the rest of the cake. I absolutely loved this method and will be trying again real soon!
Aww *Blush* Thank you so much Amy! Us newbies know one thing: PRACTICE, PRATICE, PRACTICE! 
So far your cakes look very good as well Keep up the good work!
Aww, it's cute!
As far as buying black icing, you can make the black pretty easily. Especially in a small amount like what you would need here. When making black I'd start with a bit thicker icing as the color will thin it down. Also make it in advance and it will darken as it sits. I've made 1/4th cup of 'dark gray' and had it darken to black in under 30 mins.
I also never use a special icing for this. I always use my regular all crisco icing and have always had good luck with them.
TexasSugar, thanks for the advice. I've never had problem with black icing (see Marvin in my pics, use ChefMaster squeeze bottle of color) but in the recipe it said to use that stuff because it was better. I will definately try my regular BC icing next time. Thanks again!
but in the recipe it said to use that stuff because it was better.
If there is one thing I have learned about cake decorating it is that what works for some doesn't always work for others.
I keep the premade black tube icing in my tool box to use on figure piping night (course 1 lesson 3) but don't use it for anything else unless I only need a few dots on something.
As far as the recipe for these, I have never used it myself. I have enough icing laying around the house to make a 'special' icing for something that my every day stuff works great for.
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