Cake Making & Baking Group

[xxxjacxxx]

Well it didn't rise that great, I guessed at butter icing stuff, but overall it isn't too bad haha!

Need to learn about:-
making it rise, so i can fill them in the middle,
how to stick the shapes on top of fondant
find a local shop/online where i can get coloured icing

and make it smaller so i can fit the antenna on

thanks for your help this morning girls, still think i'll get a pro to do her 1st bday one now lol!

fair play, thats pretty good for a first go....prob be better than mine!!

Yeah I use baking powder aswell as SRF and do yoiu use an electric whisk?

 

[sam*~*louize]

thanks hun, as described in msn, with my roaster tin, and no baking powder

wonder if OH will like it that's if i let him cut it up

 

[Glitterfairy]

Grrrrr i am not getting argos own brand mixers ever again!

 

[x-Rainbow-x]

I just get the tesco one for 6-7 quid

 

[Glitterfairy]

The Argos basic had fab reviews on the site and was around that price and we have had 2 now that have broke after 2 uses...

I need to make cupcakes for thursday as i'm going to have a go at different decorating styles that night with my Aunt.

 

[taperjeangirl]

Loving your creations girls!!! Well done!!

My argos one lasted for months! Then I thought I best buy a better one, cos it was getting a bit errrr.... hot !

 

[Pinkgirl]

Right girls here are some piccies of my mothers day cupcakes...i loved making them and cant wait to make some more this weekend. Got loads of ideas for decorations...but want to make some more interesting flavoured cupcakes lol.
I used my Hummingbird book...but i think i may have a go at using a diff book this weekend.

Right then
Chocolate cupcake with chocolate topping
https://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u311/fr4nkiebabz/IMG_1504.jpg

with m&m decorations
https://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u311/fr4nkiebabz/IMG_1516.jpg

My MIL2b cupcakes:
https://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u311/fr4nkiebabz/IMG_1481.jpg
(Vanilla with vanilla or strawberry topping

Lemon cupcakes with lemon topping
https://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u311/fr4nkiebabz/IMG_1501.jpg

Cupcakes for my mum, nan and Aunty
https://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u311/fr4nkiebabz/IMG_1520-1.jpg



On the weekend i plan to make mars bar cupcakes (got recipe off internet)

Help needed: Theres two other flavours i would love to try but do not have any recipes so if you girls do i would appreciate the help...or i will have to search the net.
I want to make...chocolate orange cupcakes and chocolate mocha/cappucino cupcakes

x

 

[x-Rainbow-x]

i made some choc orange cupcakes the other week and i added aero hot choc orange powder to the mix, they were gorgeous!!

 

[gemgti]

those cupcakes are great, wish i had some money so i could buy supplies

 

[princess_bump]

wow sam, excellent cake i wouldn't let my OH cut it up well done!!

pink - mmmmmm! they look gorgeous honey i've been meaning to try this recipe out - https://uktv.co.uk/food/recipe/aid/569996 i adore the recipes on this site love how you've done the mini eggs hon gonna give this a go with maddi this week for easter

 

[Glitterfairy]

Wow those cupcakes look fantastic!

I have a recipe for cappucino cakes if you want it?

 

[xxxjacxxx]

woooww pink those cupcakes are amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

Heres todays effort.....

Overall I'm pretty chuffed...got my sponge down to T now...I was a bit unsure on how much buttercream to plaster over my cake and as a result is a bit lumpy....
used hollys cream cheese recipe...how nice is that stuff! its thicker and i think would be bestter for cupcakes than normal as it keeps its shape really well.

also is it worth investing in one of those cake measurer thingies to get my cuts spot on? tis a little wonky too
https://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y25/jakscooby/IMG_4276.jpg
https://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y25/jakscooby/IMG_4279.jpg

 

[Glitterfairy]

That looks so pretty,i love that pale blue! Very yummy

 

[polo_princess]

See i do have some uses Jac

Glad you see what i meant, when i first saw it i thought "errrgh cream cheese, seriously, cheese?" but its lush!!

 

[Pinkgirl]

i made some choc orange cupcakes the other week and i added aero hot choc orange powder to the mix, they were gorgeous!!

ooo what a brilliant idea!
I am already counting down the days till the weekend to make some more.
Even OHs mum said they were nice and wants to borrow the book.
I am glad its my birthday soon so i can buy more equipment and tools! hehe


Just wanted to say a big thankyou to all the girls who have helped with the recipes and info! you are stars!

Carly....i love mini eggs so i couldnt resist. Next time i was thinking about using minstrels lol.

xx

 

[xxxjacxxx]

I have to agree...its bloody scrummy! Thing is i was too full up on eating the left overs of that to have a peice of cake

will deffo be using that on my next load of cupcakes

 

[polo_princess]

Sarah, why dont you make choc sponges and then choc orange buttercream? Just melt a choc orange, think it out with a little cream and then add it to your buttercream mix

 

[lorrilou]

Jac thats brill!! Well done.

Heres todays efforts, i was inspired by pinksnowballs multicoloured icing so tried doing my own, i think they look nice

https://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj318/lorrilou_2008/cakes2004.jpg
https://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj318/lorrilou_2008/cakes2003.jpg

 

[polo_princess]

They look great!!

 

[Pinkgirl]

Wow those cupcakes look fantastic!

I have a recipe for cappucino cakes if you want it?

I would love it hun if you didnt mind....found a couple of bits off the net.
I just want to try them all but its so hard.
Also...i think i may go and buy the mini muffin tray i saw and do those for OH next week to take to work.

Anyonce else need a kitchen extension to fit all there cooking bits in?
x