Carving Problems - Cake Decorating Community - Cakes We Bake2024-03-29T10:14:56Zhttps://cakeswebake.com/forum/topics/carving-problems?groupUrl=selftaughtdecoratorsclub&commentId=4635016%3AComment%3A1289247&groupId=4635016%3AGroup%3A77470&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI find using homemade denser…tag:cakeswebake.com,2016-08-22:4635016:Comment:16299212016-08-22T02:20:50.905ZLaura Guynuphttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/LauraGuynup
<p>I find using homemade denser cake recipes work best. They set up better in the freezer for carving. I have used box cake mixes with pudding and an extra egg recipes on some cakes. <br></br><br></br> <cite>Karie Collins said:</cite></p>
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<div class="xg_user_generated">i've never used spackle to form on my cakes. chocolate (or any…</div>
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<p>I find using homemade denser cake recipes work best. They set up better in the freezer for carving. I have used box cake mixes with pudding and an extra egg recipes on some cakes. <br/><br/> <cite>Karie Collins said:</cite></p>
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<div class="xg_user_generated">i've never used spackle to form on my cakes. chocolate (or any less dense cake) will give you the same result. i cover my cakes in a lot of cling wrap and freeze for 15-20 minutes. you also should use a serrated knife and remove small sections repeatedly instead of trying large ones all at once. when i do mine, i remove 1/4 -1/2 inch at a time instead of an inch at a time</div>
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</blockquote> I just found this one on pint…tag:cakeswebake.com,2013-08-05:4635016:Comment:12928502013-08-05T07:02:57.849ZMandy Nelhttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/MandyNel
<p>I just found this one on pinterest - not read yet but you can give it a looksee :-)</p>
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<p>I just found this one on pinterest - not read yet but you can give it a looksee :-)</p>
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<p> </p> Very understandable, Mandy. …tag:cakeswebake.com,2013-07-31:4635016:Comment:12892472013-07-31T17:10:07.920ZLydia Beierhttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/LaurieBeier
<p>Very understandable, Mandy. I will try the sparkle on my next attempt. As an aside, I do have a market for my scraps - I give them to my neighbour. She loves cake but can't have a lot. I freeze the pieces on a tray then bag them. She keeps it in the freezer and pulls some out when she wants a tart. If there is tot much I send it off to our youth group - they are not picky! But I think this next time I will try spackle<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Mandy Nel said:…</cite></p>
<p>Very understandable, Mandy. I will try the sparkle on my next attempt. As an aside, I do have a market for my scraps - I give them to my neighbour. She loves cake but can't have a lot. I freeze the pieces on a tray then bag them. She keeps it in the freezer and pulls some out when she wants a tart. If there is tot much I send it off to our youth group - they are not picky! But I think this next time I will try spackle<br/> <br/> <cite>Mandy Nel said:</cite></p>
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<div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Good luck Laurie - the reason I use spackling is to make use of all the cake that is carved away and which I really do not have a market for - except my hips and they sure have had enough marketing for a whole lifetime :-)</p>
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</blockquote> Funny Mandy! Mandy Nel said:…tag:cakeswebake.com,2013-07-31:4635016:Comment:12887922013-07-31T09:27:56.475ZKaty Notthttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/KATYNOTT
<p>Funny Mandy!<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Mandy Nel said:</cite></p>
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<p>Funny Mandy!<br/> <br/> <cite>Mandy Nel said:</cite></p>
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</blockquote> Good luck Laurie - the reason…tag:cakeswebake.com,2013-07-31:4635016:Comment:12887902013-07-31T07:32:43.456ZMandy Nelhttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/MandyNel
<p>Good luck Laurie - the reason I use spackling is to make use of all the cake that is carved away and which I really do not have a market for - except my hips and they sure have had enough marketing for a whole lifetime :-)</p>
<p>Good luck Laurie - the reason I use spackling is to make use of all the cake that is carved away and which I really do not have a market for - except my hips and they sure have had enough marketing for a whole lifetime :-)</p> yes its posted on this site !…tag:cakeswebake.com,2013-07-30:4635016:Comment:12884262013-07-30T19:10:24.517Zart deco cakes by galidinkhttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/gali
<p>yes its posted on this site ! but I did a very small one !</p>
<p>yes its posted on this site ! but I did a very small one !</p> yes I did , yes its worth it…tag:cakeswebake.com,2013-07-30:4635016:Comment:12882632013-07-30T19:08:12.929Zart deco cakes by galidinkhttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/gali
<p>yes I did , yes its worth it , the things you learn can be used on many carved cakes <br></br><br></br><cite>Laurie Beier said:</cite></p>
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<div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Gail, you did a purse didn't you? Was that with the Craftsy Video? Was it worth getting…</p>
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<p>yes I did , yes its worth it , the things you learn can be used on many carved cakes <br/><br/><cite>Laurie Beier said:</cite></p>
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<div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Gail, you did a purse didn't you? Was that with the Craftsy Video? Was it worth getting it?<br/><br/><cite>art deco cakes by galidink said:</cite></p>
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<div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I agree with Mandy !</p>
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</blockquote> Gail, you did a purse didn't…tag:cakeswebake.com,2013-07-30:4635016:Comment:12883382013-07-30T19:05:14.112ZLydia Beierhttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/LaurieBeier
<p>Gail, you did a purse didn't you? Was that with the Craftsy Video? Was it worth getting it?<br/> <br/> <cite>art deco cakes by galidink said:</cite></p>
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<div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I agree with Mandy !</p>
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<p>Gail, you did a purse didn't you? Was that with the Craftsy Video? Was it worth getting it?<br/> <br/> <cite>art deco cakes by galidink said:</cite></p>
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<div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I agree with Mandy !</p>
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</blockquote> I too have used cake spacklin…tag:cakeswebake.com,2013-07-30:4635016:Comment:12882602013-07-30T19:04:59.899ZLinda Lunahttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/LindaLuna
<p>I too have used cake spackling but would prefer not to. If I use a recipe that has sour cream as an ingredient, I get a much denser, yet very moist cake. I use a recipe I got from a Sharon Zambito video so I can not share the recipe.</p>
<p>I too have used cake spackling but would prefer not to. If I use a recipe that has sour cream as an ingredient, I get a much denser, yet very moist cake. I use a recipe I got from a Sharon Zambito video so I can not share the recipe.</p> Thanks, everyone. I have nev…tag:cakeswebake.com,2013-07-30:4635016:Comment:12883352013-07-30T19:04:20.224ZLydia Beierhttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/LaurieBeier
<p>Thanks, everyone. I have never used spackle before, but it sounds like a good idea to try. </p>
<p>Karie, I use a small serrated knife and small cuts as well. This recipe worked for the volcano (of course it was a very forgiving design ;-) ), and for a cat I did years ago, but I did start with a lamb mold for that one as it was my first ever carving of any kind. I will try using the cake I have and making spackle. If that doesn't work I will choose a new recipe.</p>
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<p>Thanks, everyone. I have never used spackle before, but it sounds like a good idea to try. </p>
<p>Karie, I use a small serrated knife and small cuts as well. This recipe worked for the volcano (of course it was a very forgiving design ;-) ), and for a cat I did years ago, but I did start with a lamb mold for that one as it was my first ever carving of any kind. I will try using the cake I have and making spackle. If that doesn't work I will choose a new recipe.</p>
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