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Making number cakes...

nikki702
nikki702 Posts: 1,098 Forumite
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Hi everyone, Im not really a cake maker as you will tell by my question :rotfl:

When making a number cake like 50 how to you make the numbers? I have been looking for number moulds but the only ones I have found are only 2 inches.

Im not making one at the moment but just curious


Thanks :D
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  • jackieglasgow
    jackieglasgow Posts: 9,436 Forumite
    You can buy large number pans, but they can be expensive. I make large tray cakes and cut them, and make cakes for the house or freeze the leftovers. :)
    mardatha wrote: »
    It's what is inside your head that matters in life - not what's outside your window :D
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  • nikki702
    nikki702 Posts: 1,098 Forumite
    Thanks, I wouldn't try cutting the numbers out.. im not very good like that and would probably end up ruining the whole thing lol
  • jackieglasgow
    jackieglasgow Posts: 9,436 Forumite
    edited 5 February 2011 at 3:42PM
    Make big cardboard templates and use those ;) much, much easier than you would think :D

    Here's some of the large ones, look at those prices!!!!

    http://www.craftcompany.co.uk/bakeware/tins/number-frames.html?gclid=CPPIjrOt8aYCFUZP4Qod8GG1Fw
    mardatha wrote: »
    It's what is inside your head that matters in life - not what's outside your window :D
    Every worthwhile accomplishment, big or little, has its stages of drudgery and triumph; a beginning, a struggle and a victory. - Ghandi
  • nikki702
    nikki702 Posts: 1,098 Forumite
    oh yeah I could probably manage that, cause the icing would cover all the slips of the knife :rotfl:

    I have to give it a go, just got to wait for a birthday to come up and suprise someone

    Do you use that ready rolled icing? :D
  • nikki702
    nikki702 Posts: 1,098 Forumite
    Just saw that link you added!!!!!!!

    Would be cheaper to order the cake... sod paying all that, your cardboard idea sounds perfect :D
  • PollyFlinders_3
    PollyFlinders_3 Posts: 115 Forumite
    Do you have any kitchenware/cake decorating type shops, or multi-craft shops near you? There are a couple of places in my (very small) town which hire out number cake tins for very reasonable rates - ours charge a refundable deposit per tin, plus a flat rate hire of around £2 for 48 hours.
  • jackieglasgow
    jackieglasgow Posts: 9,436 Forumite
    I tend to do buttercream, depends who I am making it for, I would buy ready made but I would just roll it myself. Buttercream/frosting is much more forgiving though ;)
    mardatha wrote: »
    It's what is inside your head that matters in life - not what's outside your window :D
    Every worthwhile accomplishment, big or little, has its stages of drudgery and triumph; a beginning, a struggle and a victory. - Ghandi
  • nikki702
    nikki702 Posts: 1,098 Forumite
    I will have to find out if I have any shops like that near me, sounds like I have a lot to learn :D
  • Baileys_Babe
    Baileys_Babe Posts: 6,650 Forumite
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    edited 5 February 2011 at 3:54PM
    Our local balloon, card, celebration shop rents out various fancy cake tins including large numbers for about £2. As well as a local shop that specialises in cake decorating stuff, I have know idea how much they charge though. It might be worth asking friends, family, colleagues as somebody may have some they are willing to lend.
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  • jackieglasgow
    jackieglasgow Posts: 9,436 Forumite
    I had never thought about renting the tins, that's a really good idea. I have a couple of good cake tins, including a fabulous teddy bear one which I adore, but I am afraid I would never lend those out to friends or family :o
    mardatha wrote: »
    It's what is inside your head that matters in life - not what's outside your window :D
    Every worthwhile accomplishment, big or little, has its stages of drudgery and triumph; a beginning, a struggle and a victory. - Ghandi
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