Cake Making & Baking Group

[taperjeangirl]

I was going to try my stacked cake today but it is pouring rain out and I don't want to go out in it to get baking stuff!!!

 

[katieandbump]

Just stumbled across this group can't wait to start getting creative and posting pics of my master/disaster results lol. Is bambikate on here her cakes look gorgeous she made a great christening cake for Izzy. xx

 

[katieandbump]

Hey sorry to spam just catching up on old posts, pinksnowball these are so gorgeous! and nuttymum i love the one you did for OH you girls are so talented, my mission is to learn how to make cakes as good as the ones on here and TRY and come close lol very doubtful it looks so difficult, they're all so beautiful. Man i loooove the cake! lol

Just stumbled across this group can't wait to start getting creative and posting pics of my master/disaster results lol. Is bambikate on here her cakes look gorgeous she made a great christening cake for Izzy. xx

Heres a few of mine now ive got them off the big computer, i have some more but dunno where there at

This was the first one i ever made
https://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww275/rainbowprincess83_2009/10-08-07_1635.jpg

Nephews birthday
https://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww275/rainbowprincess83_2009/2008_0808Leanne0027.jpg

sisters birthday
https://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww275/rainbowprincess83_2009/2008_0811Nics0005-1.jpg

other sisters birthday
https://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww275/rainbowprincess83_2009/DSC00009.jpg

coffee and walnut
https://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww275/rainbowprincess83_2009/DSCF1967.jpg

Uncles birthday
https://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww275/rainbowprincess83_2009/DSCF1971.jpg

BIL birthday
https://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww275/rainbowprincess83_2009/DSCF2024.jpg

neice birthday
https://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww275/rainbowprincess83_2009/DSCF2067.jpg

 

[katieandbump]

Hey me again just wondering where you guys go to get things like pastry cutter, fondant smoothers, different size and shaped cake tins etc.
And also thought i'd share this you tube person i've just found who's made some lovely inventive cakes.

https://www.youtube.com/profile?user=criscake&view=videos

xx

 

[Blah11]

All right, made my lemon cake which is the 10" tier and have it in the fridge letting the buttercream go hard so I can do a 2nd layer then fondant it! Not even started on my 8" tier yet! Got all my flowers made though so they just need stuck on with glue later on!

 

[Blah11]

Hey me again just wondering where you guys go to get things like pastry cutter, fondant smoothers, different size and shaped cake tins etc.
And also thought i'd share this you tube person i've just found who's made some lovely inventive cakes.

https://www.youtube.com/profile?user=criscake&view=videos

xx

ooo her cakes look lovely! Her fondant is so super smooth!


I got the bulk of mine online from www.craftcompany.co.uk the prices are really reasonable, you can get stuff on ebay too but be careful because its not always cheaper. Also hobbycraft is good if u have one near you. Good luck!

 

[katieandbump]

Yeah she says she uses a fondant smother little paddle things by the look of it and if there's air bubbles to pop them with pins.

 

[Blah11]

Yeah I do that too but if your cake isn't totally flat then the fondant goes bumpy I hope I can get todays cakes smooth!

 

[nuttymummy]

just dropping in girls!! i have to say ur cakes r brilliant...everyone has improved so much....they are amazing, well done!

i must b slightly mad....give birth only 6 days ago....and i have an order for a wedding cake!! needs to be done for 4th september...am i totally insane??!!!!

 

[taperjeangirl]

LOL Tracey I think you may well be a bit insane!!

I have just agreed to make a birthday cake for a little girls 5th birthday and it has to be done for Daisy's birthday!
So thats 2 in one week

I'm insane too!

 

[saraendepity]

right i've found a cake i'm gonna try -

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obviously only on tier and without the woman ontop.... what will i need to do this?? sorry for all the q's i'm a total novice!! also what can i do to make sre my cake isnt totally wonky on the top - every cake i bake is totally wonky how doyou all do it?????????

sara

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omg that looks hard I dunno how you'd get the fondant all diff colours

Get a cake leveler or just cut off the wonky bit so it's flat

OOoo it looks fun to make though!

On first glance I think I would mix the main colour for the fondant cut them into small squares then sort of mould it flatter with your fingers to get the not so perfect square look iykwim?

Then I would just pipe on all the different dots and stripes. If you don't want to buy piping nozzles you can buy it all ready made in a tube .

Also you would probably have to work quite fast with the fondant so it doesn't dry out. I would mix up the different colours and wrap them in clingfilm and open to use a certain colour then wrap it back up quickly!

Let us know how you get on!

does it dry out that quickly ????????

 

[taperjeangirl]

Not super quick but because you will be doing alot of little fiddly bits I would wrap it inbetween!

 

[bambikate]

Wow amazing thread didn't even know it existed until Kate told me! Just read through 46 pages There are a lot of talented people on here! Just wanted to post some of the stuff I made for Izzy's Christening:

Fairy cakes:

https://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s13/bambikate3/020-4.jpg

My first tiered cake - all edible

https://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s13/bambikate3/050-2.jpg

It's wonky and bumpy but it was my first go - lol - really wanna make cake making and decorating my hobby - just bought loads of equipment - eek xxxxx

 

[taperjeangirl]

Hiya Kate! I seen all Izzys cakes on FB, gorgeous! Looked like you all had a lovely day and you all looked amazing! xxx

 

[nuttymummy]

taper.....thats one thing i dont miss.....all the double bookings!! i once made 3 christening cakes all for the same sunday!!....NEVER again!!

good luck with ur cakes.......take ur time (something i never do n always regret lol)

i have no idea how im guna get this one done....theres just not enough hours in the day at the mo...not even for a shower!

 

[Blah11]

Congrats nuttymummy, Abbi is lovely!






Anyway, I'm quite disappointed how my cake turned out. next time I'm gonna clear a whole day to do the decorating. I'm exhausted having been up since 6 Also looks nothing like how I wanted it to lol Ah well it is only my 1st cake, practise makes perfect!

https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v329/blah11/IMG00356.jpg

 

[taperjeangirl]

LOL is a big cake you are doing Tracey? I think I am going to have to send Daisy away with her Daddy for a couple of days!

Also, can you link me to your bebo page? I have been tryong to explain your horror cakes to my SIL and want to show her them!

 

[taperjeangirl]

Congrats nuttymummy, Abbi is lovely!






Anyway, I'm quite disappointed how my cake turned out. next time I'm gonna clear a whole day to do the decorating. I'm exhausted having been up since 6 Also looks nothing like how I wanted it to lol Ah well it is only my 1st cake, practise makes perfect!

https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v329/blah11/IMG00356.jpg

It looks fab! I LOVE the sunflowers, I am going to try and get them on this birthday cake I am making, I will convince them it is a good idea!

It is an awesome first cake doll!

 

[Bec L]

Hi everyone. Sorry, haven't had time to read all the posts on here yet but the cakes I have seen so far look amazing!! I want to make Poppy's 1st birthday cake and was hoping to cheat a little and find a '1' shaped cake tin but they are hard to find (and expensive!)
And tips on how I can (easily) make a nice 1 shape!? I have baked cakes before but tend to make brownies and cheesecakes. Would like to just make a simple Vic sponge for Poppy.
Also any one have a nice fail safe recipe for a lovley light sponge?!

Thanks ladies
xx

 

[katieandbump]

Don't put yourself down Blah that looks amazing especially for a first attempt i'd of never have guessed looks like you've been doing it for years. God you guys are going to laugh at my first attempt, going down to wales this weekend and then packing to go on hols next week so i'll have to start when we get back in september. Can't wait to properly get stuck in! Keep up the good work girls.