Cheesey cake syndrome
How do I escape this. Every time I do a cake I have good ideas for a design, then I change the design and it turns out either cheesey or plain.
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Permalink Reply by Theresa Happe on
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Well, you can just bounce your ideas off of other people and they'll help you decide. Then if it still comes out cheesy, you can blame someone else!
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Permalink Reply by Stampinsher on
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I like that, Terri !!! LOL Great advice.
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Permalink Reply by Eileen S on
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When I first started I had a couple of friends who would come over while I decorated. It was nice to have sounding boards and they saved me from over-decorating a few cakes. Now that I work past midnight sometimes, they are not as willing to come over. LOL.
I find that sketching my design out ahead of time really helps keep me focused. They don't have to be stellar works of art (the sketches), just a rough idea of what I'm going to do so I make sure I have all my details lined up.
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Permalink Reply by Lisa Stephens on
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I agree with Eileen, I find the sketches to be extremely helpful. Seems like if I draw out what I want I end up with a descent looking cake if I just go by whats in my head without a sketch thats when I usually end up not as happy with my cake.
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Permalink Reply by jeri c on
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I always sketch my cakes out in advance... then make all the decorations in advance. Then I follow the sketch. I know where you are coming from though... I think we are all guilty of the same thing... it is really easy to end up with something different from your vision when you don't have a plan of attack!
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