Mmmmm, cake (for bloke!)

dorsetmiss_2

mrbadexample wrote:

Errr...no! I can see what you mean - flat surfaces together, but then it'd be wobbly?

Put it on a slightly curved up plate....the weight of the top cake & frosting will flatten it down a bit anyways!

Just a word about the greaseproof paper...does everyone do theirs like this....coming up the sides I mean? I just put a circle in the bottom and then run a knife round the edge to loosen the sides from the tins. You do look as if you have slightly frilly edges this way......not being picky really...just a thought for next time... Fab job...well done you!!!! :T

jessicamb

Well done :T :T :T :T :T

Cake looks great.

Let us have a piccy when its all iced.

newleaf

It won't wobble, don't fret. It's going to be perfect and you should be very pleased with yourself!

jennybb

Thanks for the entertainment as well!;)

mrbadexample

When do I try and get them out of the tin?

Starry-eyed_surprise

Wow!! :j Excellent

When you cool them on the rack thingy I suggest putting the tops to the bottom. It just seems to flatten the tops a bit. Does that make sense? And it is best to leave them until cold before _party_ frosting them. They look really good. Nearly time for a tea-party

Sazbo

mrbadexample wrote:

You keep your fork right out of it unless you want your fingers accidentally broken. :whistle:

:rotfl: Well done you for the cake and a brilliant thread. Enjoy. :drool:

Starry-eyed_surprise

Wait about 5 mins or so - they should start to shrink back slightly from the sides of the tin. That's when you can go in with a knife and loosen them gently all around.

newleaf

mrbadexample wrote:

When do I try and get them out of the tin?

Should be OK now...

Starry-eyed_surprise

When they're on the rack peel the greaseproof off so they can cool better. I hope mine tastes as good as yours look otherwise I'll never dare post a recipe again!!