Homemade Cakes thread

deejane

Your explanation was great, I just love the grass.
I have been trying to figure out how to post pics up on here, but it hasn't worked,
So here is my link to my facebook page. I made to cakes yesterday, 1 a cricket cake and the other a star trek cake

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=4810607&id=317140568039&ref=fbx_album

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=4810607&id=317140568039&ref=fbx_album

I tried to use press in lettering but failed thats why the wording on the cricket cake is a bit wonky. Its all trial and error, especially on my behalf.
I also wondered if anyone could tell me how to make the cake, once it has been decorated to look all clean and shiny, I never seem to be able to do this, mine always looks a bit dusty from icing sugar.

stardrops42

deejane wrote: »

Your explanation was great, I just love the grass.
I have been trying to figure out how to post pics up on here, but it hasn't worked,
So here is my link to my facebook page. I made to cakes yesterday, 1 a cricket cake and the other a star trek cake

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=4810607&id=317140568039&ref=fbx_album

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=4810607&id=317140568039&ref=fbx_album

I tried to use press in lettering but failed thats why the wording on the cricket cake is a bit wonky. Its all trial and error, especially on my behalf.
I also wondered if anyone could tell me how to make the cake, once it has been decorated to look all clean and shiny, I never seem to be able to do this, mine always looks a bit dusty from icing sugar.

I would try brushing it gently with a slightly damp pastry brush but make sure it's only slightly damp and not wet;) Lovely cake btw.

alliwantforchristmas

deejane wrote: »

Your explanation was great, I just love the grass.
I have been trying to figure out how to post pics up on here, but it hasn't worked,
So here is my link to my facebook page. I made to cakes yesterday, 1 a cricket cake and the other a star trek cake

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=4810607&id=317140568039&ref=fbx_album

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=4810607&id=317140568039&ref=fbx_album

I tried to use press in lettering but failed thats why the wording on the cricket cake is a bit wonky. Its all trial and error, especially on my behalf.
I also wondered if anyone could tell me how to make the cake, once it has been decorated to look all clean and shiny, I never seem to be able to do this, mine always looks a bit dusty from icing sugar.

Hi there great cake btw!!
I used to always have that problem, I now use cornflour instead of icing sugar when rolling out the icing - a much nicer finish I think, it also just brushes off when you're finished.

deejane

alliwantforchristmas wrote: »

Hi there great cake btw!!
I used to always have that problem, I now use cornflour instead of icing sugar when rolling out the icing - a much nicer finish I think, it also just brushes off when you're finished.

I will try that the next time. I have a hello kitty cake to make in a few weeks, plus a christening cake.

Does anyone know of any cake decorating classes either in derbyshire or staffordshire. I feel that I could do with a few more tricks of the trade?
Thanks

skintbint_2

hi - same as mentioned use cornflour when rolling it out, then use a large soft brush to "dust!" the cake. i use a confectioners glaze to get a shiny effect, works brilliant on darker colours - i always use it on black - whether its a black cake or detailing on the cake. cant recommend highly enough and takes your cake from looking homemade to professional finish. you can get it from squires or i get mine from knightpilgrim on ebay. use vodka and paste or powder food colourings for lettering also works a treat (dont worry the vodka evaporates)

skintbint_2

here's a link to a purple cake i used the glaze on (sorry pic so big)

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/35033673#Comment_35033673

stardrops42

skintbint wrote: »

here's a link to a purple cake i used the glaze on (sorry pic so big)

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/35033673#Comment_35033673

Skint those cakes are brilliant:T You def should have charged waaaaay more though;)

stardrops42

skintbint wrote: »

hi - same as mentioned use cornflour when rolling it out, then use a large soft brush to "dust!" the cake. i use a confectioners glaze to get a shiny effect, works brilliant on darker colours - i always use it on black - whether its a black cake or detailing on the cake. cant recommend highly enough and takes your cake from looking homemade to professional finish. you can get it from squires or i get mine from knightpilgrim on ebay. use vodka and paste or powder food colourings for lettering also works a treat (dont worry the vodka evaporates)

Ooh I love the confectioners glaze:T I used it on the cosmetics I made and the black bits on my football cake etc it's great stuff! Really adds another dimension to cakes:D

stokegal

I've just finished my fiends engagment cake - this was the whole reason I started baking a whole 3 weeks ago

I really really hope she likes it - I have tried SOO hard

Please let me know what you think - honestly!!

I can already see that some of the roses could be neater (I'm so tired so kinda shoved them on at the end!!)

deejane

stokegal wrote: »

I've just finished my fiends engagment cake - this was the whole reason I started baking a whole 3 weeks ago

I really really hope she likes it - I have tried SOO hard

Please let me know what you think - honestly!!

I can already see that some of the roses could be neater (I'm so tired so kinda shoved them on at the end!!)

Your cake is just amazing, and I love the roses they are well good, you are very talented.