Homemade Cakes thread

code-a-holic

Hi everyone. Does anyone favour M&B fondant here? I have discovered it and found it works really well for me and tastes better, and the colours are vibrant! My supplier telkls me it's not everyones cup of tea though. If you do use it, where do you buy it from.
I think i have found the cheapest sugarcrft supplier online - and happens to be 15 miles from me so I can collect in a emergency! although at £1.95 delivery its cheaper to get delivered. They seem to sell out quite quickly though and then takes another week or so to get more stock in..... so where can i look as a back up?
I use http://www.cakecraftstore.co.uk

code-a-holic

Here's some cupcakes I did this week - I have classed them as a new collection that I offer, they are a postage option too so I'll see how they do! The bottom picture is my special new cakes for Fathers day. The boozy collection! Guinness cupcake, Chocolate and Whiskey and a real Ale cupcake.

code-a-holic

@ nuttymummy, the cakes are fabulous!! Are you doing your own photography? We have a good camera as my husband does product photography as part of web designing but we are failing on making a good photo box! Just cant get good lighting, lamps on the shopping list!

babyfreckles

Code a Holic, your cakes are fab!! Am just off to have a nosey at the link you provided as I am after some colouring gels as I want to master the rainbow cake!! x

AnnieH

Nutty mummy, what recipe do you use for you rice krispe models? I've been asked to make a Rapunzel cake and thought about making the tower out of rice krispies.
Thanks

Pink_Mummy

Hey everyone, fab cakes as usual.. Amazing!!

I need some advice, I have had my first cake pop order.. Of 80!! For 10 days time ahhhh!!! Any advice on cake pops would be fantastic!! Thanks so much x

AnnieH

Pink_Mummy wrote: »

Hey everyone, fab cakes as usual.. Amazing!!

I need some advice, I have had my first cake pop order.. Of 80!! For 10 days time ahhhh!!! Any advice on cake pops would be fantastic!! Thanks so much x

I make cake pops. What do you want to know?

pennib

X_YuMmY_X wrote: »

I went to a class on tuesday and made this, just wanted to show you all! I'm really happy with it, 1st time I have ever made flowers!

Can't believe that this is your first time at flowers, they are amazing.:T

Pink_Mummy

AnnieH wrote: »

I make cake pops. What do you want to know?

Ohhh fab, thank you so.. They're cake crumbs and butter cream??? Do I get the candy melts to cover???

Do I need to freeze them before covering??

Thanks sooo much xx

AnnieH

Pink_Mummy wrote: »

Ohhh fab, thank you so.. They're cake crumbs and butter cream??? Do I get the candy melts to cover???

Do I need to freeze them before covering??

Thanks sooo much xx

If you're new to making cake pops, then you're better off using a cake mix (500g) and ready made frosting. Use about 3/4s of the frosting mix, or they'll be too sloppy.

Yes candy melts are the best for covering them by a mile. You need to shop around though as some places are dearer than other.
You need to chill them before coating so they're firm. They shouldn't be frozen though, so don't leave them in the freezer for too long

Most importantly, don't forget to show us some pics when they're done