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2nd Annual Florida ICED Cake Competition

Keeping everyone updated. Masquerade Ball is the theme. Open to all Divisions, Novice, Advanced, Professional, 3 youth Divisions. Multiple Cake Divsions will be offered for the competitors. Free "Kids Corner" by Cakes Etc. for the budding new cake decorators of the future. PhotoFrost Show Sponsored & Edible Images Divsion with huge prizes for the winners. A big surprise from Icing on the Cake Home Parties for " The Best In Show Winner". Cakes We Bake will be part of our 2nd annual… Continue

Added by Lisa menz on July 25, 2011 at 10:38am — No Comments

FOOD DEHYDRATOR

Does anyone use a food dehydrator to dry gumpaste flowers? I made some pariot tulips that wouldnt dry after several days, so i thought it would be a good idea to get one. If anyone has any info on which one to get it would be appreciated.

Added by monica murphy on July 23, 2011 at 11:44pm — 3 Comments

Youth Summer Camp

Hello Everyone,

I can't believe I've volunteered to teach cake decorating at my Church's Youth Summer Camp. I have been working with two age groups. The first group we call K.D.C. (Kids Decorating Cakes) are ages 6-9, that's my squirrelly group. They spend most of their session eating frosting! They have frosting every where and all over themselves. Sometimes they act like the frosting has the kooties when it gets all over their hands. I love them, but following directions is not one…

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Added by Pamela Brown on July 13, 2011 at 8:42pm — No Comments

Samples of cakes I've done

I'm a web designer but I like doing cakes for friends and family as a hobby. Here is a sample of some of the cakes I've done.

http://www.jenniferaniles.com/cakes

Added by Jennifer A Niles on July 13, 2011 at 9:29am — No Comments

Last Minute 4th Of July Dessert!

Patriotic 4th Of July Strawberry Mousse-Cake Parfait

This 4th of July, celebrate your freedom and highlight the elegance of your Patriotic Dessert and make it enjoyable not only to the view but also to the taste.

What you need is:

260-300 g ready mix simple strawberry, 473 g heavy cream, blue food spray, parfait cups, red and blue…

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Added by Madamedesserts on June 29, 2011 at 6:15pm — No Comments

Each creation is an inspiration to is going to be happy many hearts because we work to make a dream reality with a cake.

Each creation is an inspiration to is going to
be happy many hearts because we work to make a dream reality with a
cake.
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Added by tutzïe's cakes on June 26, 2011 at 10:05pm — No Comments

4th of July Patriotic Push Pop Cakes

Hi everyone,

I just made 4th of July pop cakes and i had a blast!

it's really easy to make them actually. Here's what I did:

1. I used the push pops themselves as a mold to cut the cupcakes (or cake)

2. Then I put red & blue crystals from Cakemate (found at Stater Bros.)

3. Repeat until full and then add frosting

oh and here's the site where i got the push pops…

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Added by Madamedesserts on June 8, 2011 at 11:00pm — 3 Comments

My facebook page Arti Cakes

If you like my work, please visit and like my page on facebook, it's called Arti Cakes.

Thank you

Added by Maha Muhammed on June 3, 2011 at 7:20pm — No Comments

2nd Annual Florida ICED Cake Competition Dates

We are now in the beginning stages of preparing for our 2nd Annual Florida ICED Cake Competition. Please watch for update here and at www.FloridaICED.com and facebook Florida ICED Cake Competition. It will be at Circle Square Cultural Center in Ocala, Fl on March 31st Saturday and April 1st Sunday of 2012. The theme is Masquerade Ball. It will be open to Novice, Advanced, Professional and youth divsions. If Our show sponsor will again be…

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Added by Lisa menz on June 1, 2011 at 12:13pm — 4 Comments

My first cake with fondant

Here my first cake.

http://afrodita-foodcity.blogspot.com/2011/05/1000000425jpg.html

Added by Antonella on June 1, 2011 at 4:10am — No Comments

Heather's 1st Birthday Cake

http://aries08.blogspot.com

Added by shyieda on May 28, 2011 at 8:39am — 1 Comment

Sunflower tutorial up on our blog!

Sunflower tutorial

Enjoy!

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Added by SugarEd Productions on May 24, 2011 at 10:49pm — No Comments

Topsy Turvy Cake Contest ending soon

There's still time left if you want to enter the Topsy Turvy Cake Contest on my other site.

Here is the link: http://www.cake-decorating-corner.com/topsy-turvy-cakes.html

The contest ends on May 30th, 12 midnight EST.

The prize is a $100 gift certificate to A&H Cake Design.

Added by Theresa Happe on May 23, 2011 at 3:08pm — 1 Comment

Cricut

Thank you for responding to my question.

I think I will pass on the Cricut for now.

Added by Amelia Harris on May 22, 2011 at 12:12pm — No Comments

The Cricut Cake Machine

Does anyone have any personal experience with the Cricut Cake Machine, I am thinking about purchasing one.

Amelia

Added by Amelia Harris on May 13, 2011 at 3:49pm — 12 Comments

Wilton Instructor!!

I'm a new Wilton Method Instructor at my local Michaels store!!! I can't believe it! I am soooooo excited to share my passion with others (while earning some extra money!)

I also have been asked by my very best friend to make her a Tiffany's box cake for her reception in August! Her and her husband were married in Switzerland last August and now have a beautiful daughter. They're all coming home to Canada this August to celebrate their first anniversary!

Now…

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Added by Dia on May 4, 2011 at 8:38pm — 5 Comments

Pretty Pink

This was a request I received from a friend for her daughters birthday. It is a chocolate sponge filled with Rasberry jam and chocolate butter cream and covered in pink fondant the actual decoration was let to me. I decided to use brown and pink in the… Continue

Added by Sue Bridges on April 23, 2011 at 1:00pm — 1 Comment

Taking leave

Hi Everyone,

Thought I should let you know. I'm writing my course final papers and therefore I have no time to actively join discussions or do things on the forum. Most of my time is focused on gathering info for my paper. I will finish in June, rest and then bounce back again. Keep the posts and discussions going. They are interesting and informative. Congratulations to those that participated in the cake decorating contest and to the winner.

Wish me all the… Continue

Added by Margo on April 18, 2011 at 10:30pm — No Comments

New to Cake Decorating

I am an old girl who just started taking cake decorating classes. Is there someplace on the internet where I can printout a icing tip poster?

Thanks,

amelia

Added by Amelia Harris on April 16, 2011 at 3:12pm — 5 Comments

Hello

Hi all!

It's lovely to be here, and to join in with my fellow cake-makers, if anyone has any comments on the cakes I post here then that's fab and if you'd like to read my personal blog it's www.piecesofcakeblog.wordpress.com and I'd welcome helpful hints and feedback from everyone!

Thanks, and look forward to seeing all the baking on here!

Beki

Added by Rebecca Hill on April 7, 2011 at 2:02pm — No Comments