Hello everyone after looking at some of the great designs and read all of the helpful information on CC I am ready to create my first cake. My only problem is that I don't know where to begin, so I am going to reach out to my fellow CC friends for assistance.
I would like to create a bag that will have a Kittens head sticking out of the bag.
1. What kind of cake would be good for carving?
2. How would you go about constructing the cats head.
I have alot of ideas in my head just have to get them into motion and learn how to use the materials that I have. so I think once I do this one I will continue to get better and create more with your help.
Thanks Everyone
Sounds like you are ready for an adventure!
Alot of people on CC swear by the WASC cake - I've used it before, and it works beautifully. You need a more solid less crumbly cake that can support itself. It is also better to carve a cake when it is chilled - either in the fridge or freezer for a while.
I would do the kitten's heads out of Rice Krispie Treats - they are easy to mould and light enough that they will sit on the top of a cake without causing stress on it. Make a regular batch of RKT leaving out the butter, and when they are just cool enough to handle, start moulding them into the shape you need!
Best of luck and I can't wait to see pics!
I would do the kitten's heads out of Rice Krispie Treats - they are easy to mould and light enough that they will sit on the top of a cake without causing stress on it. Make a regular batch of RKT leaving out the butter, and when they are just cool enough to handle, start moulding them into the shape you need!
I am just wondering why would you leave the butter out?
For me, I find it helps to leave the butter out because it gives the RKT more stability (they stick together better and keep their shape) and less of a greasy feel. I do however, spray my hands with Pam to keep them from sticking to me while working with them!
The one time I included the butter, I couldn't get the RKT to keep their shape for more than 30 seconds!
Wow, that's an ambitious 1st cake. I've not yet tried shaping a cake. There's a recipe here for a durable cake used for 3-D cakes, but I've never used it (http://www.cakecentral.com/cake_recipe-1972-0-Durable-Cake-for-3D-and-Wedding-Cakes.html).
That link didn't come up like I wanted. Here's another try:
http://www.cakecentral.com/cake_recipe-1972-0-Durable-Cake-for-3D-and-Wedding-Cakes.html
Good luck on your cake!
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