Cake Dreams

Comment by Bunny Flowers on June 27, 2010 at 10:36pm

Well, my immediate dream is just to feel confident that at least 99% of the cakes I bake will be smooth and level and easy to crumb coat and ice -- in other words, I want to develop control and consistency.

I want to become practiced at all the steps and things to remember that my ADD and forgetfulness won't cause me to have to rebake a cake and have stress!

I'd like for cake decorating to be something I can do to earn a little part-time money when my disability benefits come through (I hope they do!).

Now for bigger dreams -- I'd like to make really beautiful cakes like some of the "big names" mentioned by people here. Ron Ben-Israel rocks! And so does Kerry Vincent and many others whose cakes I've seen. I would enjoy being able to make confectionary creations of such beauty and imagination and execute them well.

Comment by Bunny Flowers on June 28, 2010 at 7:25pm

Thanks Debra, I intend to do just as you suggested. I even did type up a sort of "preflight checklist" on my computer of all the steps in baking, leveling, etc. a cake, and I'm going to laminate that sucker and follow it step by step so I won't have as many "oopses" as I've had in the past. I know probably even Ron Ben-Israel had an oops or two when he was starting out, LOL!

Comment by Adedamola Johnson on June 29, 2010 at 3:01pm

My drea is to be a professional cake decorator in my lovality, I live in Lagos Nigeria. Although i do baking part time for now cos im still in a paid employment.
But vey soon, i wish to resign from my job and take up hobby as a profession.

Comment by Jannine A on June 29, 2010 at 3:30pm

Debra J
I will try as u say, lets see how it work out.

Comment by Shanna on July 28, 2010 at 10:45pm

Hi guys new here and trying to learn to make the prefect birthday cakes for my daughters for their birthdays. I have a few months to learn so I am working hard trying to get this down pat. I have tired the last few weeks only to have nothing but a big old mess and have gained some pounds eating my mess lol. I have posted on the site a few questions on how to do this and that. I am trying this weekend again so I hope I can post a pic of my cake well my first decorated cake.I have been so discourged and overwhelmed but I am not going to throw the towel in. I think this site is the best and you guys are great. I am grateful to be here. Thank you

Comment by Kathy Martinez on July 29, 2010 at 12:04pm

Hello everyone! My cake dream is to "go to" those interested in learning my cake techniques and the how to. My cake dream is to go to cake shops who are in retail cake and who teach cake classes, offer my teachings which will help their business grow and it will help me to increase my portfolio. And with networking this will (I feel ) will help our cake artists out there to become more confident in their cake decorating abilities. My cake dream is to network in the video world of teaching via video to those wonderful cake artists who I would be unable to make to journey to go to them and teach.
I have so many wonderful ideas swirling on the how to do this, it's the way to get this project started. I am eager to assist and help. I want to teach you to make the marvels in the simple and easy way. To teach you to love fondant.
I am truly grateful that I found this site because everyone here is so so wonderful and helpful. And I most appreciate it that. Cake Snob I am NOT!
Thanks.......

Comment by Jess on August 2, 2010 at 3:45pm

I'm working full time right now. But my ulitmate "cake dream" is to open a bakery w/ my best friend & fellow decorator. We are starting slow, just doing friends & family right now. But we're young & have the patience & know where we are headed!!

Comment by Anne M on September 10, 2010 at 1:04pm

My dream is to come out with good looking cakes. My problem is I start off ok but then get impatient and mess up.............this site gives me a lot of confidence.

Comment by Bunny Flowers on October 5, 2010 at 5:42pm

Anne, you aren't alone! :D

Comment by Justa Ann Nabors on May 24, 2011 at 6:20pm

I am almost retiring age,I have always played with cakes when my children were small. I quit because of arthritis or RA. But recently I started back and I work part time at a local hospital and now since I have been making birthday cakes for my friends,it has took off. I enjoy this so much.....I make cakes almost every day now. Not sure of the future,but hope it gets better...

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