English cake makers and decorators

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English cake makers based in the UK or anywhere else

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Latest Activity: May 26, 2013

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My fondant is too sticky

Started by Lucie Carpenter. Last reply by Katy Nott Apr 2, 2013. 6 Replies 0 Favorites

I use store bought fondant, and have always got the Dr Oetker White Icing, and then colour it myself (getting an airbrush for b'day to help with this)! However it always seems to be really sticky. I…Continue

Where are you?

Started by Tanya. Last reply by Sue Laws Mar 20, 2013. 52 Replies 0 Favorites

Hello, thought a group for English cake makers and deorators would be a good idea so wherever you are join me in discussion, thoughts, and musings about cake and cake toppers

Tags: worlwide, UK, makers, cake, English

Where do you shop?

Started by Lilly Wilders. Last reply by Katy Nott Aug 22, 2012. 14 Replies 0 Favorites

I sometimes find decorating equipment quite hard to find so I wondered where everyone else get their supplies. I get most of mine from A Piece of Cake and cake-stuff.com but am always on the look out…Continue

SILVER SPOON OR TATE AND LYLE??

Started by ann pallett. Last reply by Katy Nott Jun 25, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Favorites

This morning I've taken back 4 boxes of Silver spoon icing sugar!!!!!!! why??????I really can't work with it!!!! it's really gritty in my royal icing and buttercream and I make my own fondant too and…Continue

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Comment by Gary Chapman on June 20, 2010 at 9:06am: Theresa - you can refer them to my website (www.ohsodifferentcakes.biz) - I am in close to both the midlands and Reading.... not sure I like the idea of pigeons on a cake (I hate the damn things).... hope this helps, Gary xxx

Comment by Theresa Happe on June 21, 2010 at 8:24am: Thanks, Gary. I think pigeons are gross, too.

Comment by Gary Chapman on November 27, 2010 at 5:11am: Knightsbridge-PME organise three live competitions at the International Cake Decorating show at the NEC each November : the PME Cupcake Challenge, Student of the Year and Cake Decorator of the Year. Each competition is a live event and each finalist has to re-create their entry within a specific time frame. There are amazing prizes valued at over £2,000 and the chance to be part of one of the most popular events at the cake show. See the winners for 2010 and why not enter for 2011? Read more: http://on.fb.me/gjm8Ou

Comment by Les Brown on December 12, 2010 at 8:44am: All very quiet on the uk front a while, are we all still alive?, snowed in? or like me just panicking about how little time i've got to finish the 6 christmas cakes i've got on the go and working full time aaaaarrrgh! why do I put myself through this

Comment by Helen on February 20, 2011 at 10:56am: Does anyone have any experience getting your kitchen inspected by the council ?

Comment by Tracy Conod on April 7, 2011 at 9:09am: What do you want to know Helen?

Comment by Helen on April 8, 2011 at 5:49am: just how difficult it is to pass if you have a normal domestic kitchen. Are there any specific issues i should take into considerations when ptrepairing for the inspection.

Comment by Shaile's Edible Art on June 5, 2012 at 10:56am: Hi all, I am in California and make sugar flowers and follow English sugar artists... Recently found this cake site and so far it is great fun. Nice to meet everyone here.

Comment by Amanda Watson on June 6, 2012 at 4:44am: Hi everyone, my name is Mandy, I am self taught and make cakes for family and friends. I really enjoy working with Sugar paste to create models and figures. Great to see some input from English cake makers, I'm in Beverley (East Yorkshire) and travel all over to find decorations. I don't buy very much on line as I prefer to give the trade to shop keepers.

Comment by Katy Nott on July 29, 2012 at 1:08pm: Hello fellow Brits. I am after suggestions as to the best make of black fondant. I am going to need a fair bit of it soon and the ones I usually use (Dr. Oetker and Regalice), I have recently found to be quite sticky and don't respond well to cmc/tylose whatever. Any other suggestions? One of our US members said she uses Satin ice black vanilla, but I haven't been able to find it anywhere in the UK. Found it in Canada, but shipping was £30!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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