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does anyone know how I can make flannel cakes?

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I am trying to make the slice of cake like the ones
on the top left hand side of the pic.I have managed the
rest but this one that looks the simplest is proving
difficult
any tips very welcome,thanks
Sat here with my flanel and getting
nowhere
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Thanks to MRSMCAWBER for help in solving this mystery

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and to mumoftwo for her amazing
christmas cake

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Here is how to fold the flannel into
the shape for the cup cakes


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Below is how to make a two coloured muffin
many thanks to Rusty Flange for the step by step pics

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if you want to make a swiss roll or yule log this is an example
of how to fold it,I used lighter coloured flanels so they would show
up better.the cheap and cheerful 20p flanels seem to work best for the filling.

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and then mumoftwo went on to make these
lovely christmas logs and my seven year old
neice made one too
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based on an idea from tab1967 to use those fluffy light weight
colourful socks you see everywhere instead of flannels below
is an example from rainmac .The first of many I am sure how cute is this ?
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But I am sure that everyone on here can do just as well,

So go on show us your cakes !

below are just some of the examples that we have all made between us
have a go and put your pics up of what you have made.We are all just
having a go,no experts amongst us,so dont feel your effort will not be as
good or appreciated,we all enjoy seeing new ones listed.

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lovely riendeer cakes
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gift sets

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towel cakes
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sock bouquets
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Comments

  • MRSMCAWBER
    MRSMCAWBER Posts: 5,442 Forumite
    Hi there

    make a wedge shape the height n size you want the finished piece to be, wrap the flannel over the top and down the sides, tuck the left over flannel up into the bottom of the shape and then use the band around the outside to secure... i hope that makes sense
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  • rosekitten
    rosekitten Posts: 1,812 Forumite
    is that make a wedge from
    something like cardboard ?
    :j:j:j
  • MRSMCAWBER
    MRSMCAWBER Posts: 5,442 Forumite
    Hi there

    Excuse my naff explanation..have just knocked 1 together..so excuse naff pics..was in a hurry to help

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    will get the "finished pic for you in a moment..sorry about the quality..or lack of was in a rush
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  • MRSMCAWBER
    MRSMCAWBER Posts: 5,442 Forumite
    and finished

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    not that you want a blue cake lol..but hope it gives you the idea
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  • rosekitten
    rosekitten Posts: 1,812 Forumite
    thank you so much I have
    sat here and folded endlessly
    all the rest just folded into shape
    it never occoured to me that
    there was a folded piece of card
    here is my first effort.
    I will have a few practice runs
    to get it spot on.Yours looks lovely


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    this one below is the muffin one it would look nice with a
    thin ribbon wrapped around it.I have just bought some large
    cardboard muffin cases on ebay,they have strawberries
    printed on them I reckon this will fit into one and I thought
    I would see if I can find either a plastic strawberry or
    a strawberry soap to pop on top.Cases were only 99p for 25
    and I spotted some cello bags they are working out around
    £1.75 inc p&p so thats not bad.I can use whats left to pop
    other things in.


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    once again many thanks for your help with this


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  • These are great! Im thinking about doing something like this for my sister now! I was going to make her up a girly hamper, but now this has me thinking!!

    So, (dumb alert) do I just make the shapes from cardboard and cover with flannels for the slices?
  • MRSMCAWBER
    MRSMCAWBER Posts: 5,442 Forumite
    Hi there rosekitten

    Glad it looks like that will work for you...

    When i saw your question that idea just popped into my head - im sure if i was trying to think of it for myself i would have been sat for hours scratching my head :rotfl:

    I dashed upstairs and grabbed the first thing i saw.. hence the blue flannel and tartan ribbon :p

    Im sure that who ever gets those goodies will love them...its a great idea :T
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  • rosekitten
    rosekitten Posts: 1,812 Forumite
    oh if you knew how long I have sat
    with that flannel folding,folding,folding
    I just couldent figure it out I should
    have known.I was even contemplating
    sending for one from the states and
    taking it apart to see how it was made
    but it probably wouldent have got here in time.

    amazing how its the simple things that can stump you
    :j:j:j
  • rosekitten
    rosekitten Posts: 1,812 Forumite
    These are great! Im thinking about doing something like this for my sister now! I was going to make her up a girly hamper, but now this has me thinking!!

    So, (dumb alert) do I just make the shapes from cardboard and cover with flannels for the slices?

    Below are the pics from the origional thread
    to give you some ideas,all these are made
    from face cloths,one for each cake and then
    some decorations,ribbon and cellophane.

    The ones in the first pic are the larger
    gataux size these are each made from
    one hand towel.



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    http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j266/bagpuss111/beads/cakes/2a.jpg

    http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j266/bagpuss111/beads/cakes/2.jpg
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  • NBirdy
    NBirdy Posts: 1,398 Forumite
    I've already ordered a couple of these from dealextreme (approx £1.35 ea). If they arrive soon I'll gently unwrap one and confirm how they constructed it. Having said that, it looks like yours are turning out great the way you're already doing them!
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