My first wedding cake ~ finally done!

Started this discussion. Last reply by Marilyn Arseneau Sep 9, 2010. 13 Replies 0 Favorites

I did this for the practice because I've NEVER worked with fondant before. I enjoyed it. The bride specifically wanted buttercream icing. She wanted a chocolate cake, but thought the bride shouldn't…Continue

? about stacking

Started this discussion. Last reply by Karen Aug 23, 2010. 6 Replies 0 Favorites

There is a stacking tutorial (by Edna) that shows her stacking a cake ... looks like without any supporting board for the layers. I don't see how a layer can be supported by just dowels and no cake…Continue

Mixing Buttercream & Fondant

Started this discussion. Last reply by Karen Marie Aug 10, 2010. 12 Replies 0 Favorites

I am so amateur its not funny, but a lady in my office building has asked me to do her wedding cake! Auuuggghhhh!! She wants buttercream icing with tropical flowers. The cala lillies would be easier…Continue

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Fondant v. Buttercream ... Just askin' ...

Started this discussion. Last reply by Karen Jun 28, 2010. 0 Replies 0 Favorites

Fondant does have a beautiful finish, but doesn't taste so great. Buttercream smoothed with a hot spatula gives the same finish and the taste & texture are so much better. Why have decorators…Continue