Home-made cakes thread 2

dragonflyjen

Hey there,

Just wondered if anyone here made a wedding cake and if so have you got any tips? I've been making cakes since February but nothing as big as that, and I've heard of disasters of collapsing cakes!

Thanks,
Jen

mogwai

jen, i havent made any wedding cakes yet but i went to a cake dec class, and my tutor said to always assemble tiered cakes on site, as otherwise they will collapse!

if i was making my first wedding cake, i would keep it simple, with a huge bloom on top or something for effect..

nat82

dragonflyjen wrote: »

Hey there,

Just wondered if anyone here made a wedding cake and if so have you got any tips? I've been making cakes since February but nothing as big as that, and I've heard of disasters of collapsing cakes!

Thanks,
Jen

Have a look at this link - loads of great, easy to follow advice

http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/4578/creating-your-wedding-cake

moosetastic

Hey everyone, haven't been around for a few weeks, great cakes ladies as always!!

Baby shower cupcakes, i did these about 2 months ago -






Little prams, "baby" and butterflies, and finished in the spotty muffin cups



ive seen some lovely cute things on ebay to decorate with, depends what you want really. You could make the tops like baby heads and blankets, like this http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ObioDLpm9Wc/SjG2su7f3rI/AAAAAAAABrU/y0segnGElxk/s1600-h/Baby+Cupcakes-2.jpg

or I think these are gorgeous! http://cyber-organization.in/Niharika/babyshower.JPG love these as well! http://bakedforyou.wordpress.com/2009/12/18/baby-shower-rattle-cupcakes-2/


I've got to make my first 3 tier cake in a couple of weeks. im doing a 4", 6" and 8" in the shape of optimus prime! lol think it will be QUITE a challenge!! LOL :rotfl:

Golden_Anemone

moosetastic wrote: »

I've got to make my first 3 tier cake in a couple of weeks. im doing a 4", 6" and 8" in the shape of optimus prime! lol think it will be QUITE a challenge!! LOL :rotfl:

Look forward to seeing that moosetastic!

Golden_Anemone

dragonflyjen wrote: »

Hey there,

Just wondered if anyone here made a wedding cake and if so have you got any tips? I've been making cakes since February but nothing as big as that, and I've heard of disasters of collapsing cakes!

Thanks,
Jen

I've made the cake that nat linked you to and it was really straightforward. The instructions kept me sane.

This is another BBC Good Food one with really clear instructions. Shows a different way of stacking the 3 tiers.

http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/11278/simple-elegance-wedding-cake

Golden_Anemone

becs wrote: »

Forgot to post apic of the cookie jars I did for my nephews. They were delighted with them and couldn't wait to bake them. They turned out really well and were easy to do.

And the box of macaroons I did for my dad, orange and hazelnut, coconut and pineapple, coffee and walnut and finally earl grey and blueberry.

Becs, I admired these earlier and then forgot to mention them, sorry. Gorgeous macaroons. They're on my "to do" list. I have the makings of pistachio flavoured macaroons in the cupboard and just need to make time to try them out.

Also love your cookie jars. They're so pretty as well as useful. Is the recipe available online?

becs

Yes I got the recipe for the cookie jars from "bakerella" you can print off cowboy or cowgirl labels.

kiss_me_now9

How do you flavour macaroons? I've been playing with them recently but have no idea how to change them from your plain and simple macaroon to a more exotic taste!

becs

I followed the recipes from Jo Wheatleys new book, the orange and hazelnut ones I put some hazelnuts in with the ground almonds and orange zest & juice in the chocolate filling. The pineapple & coconut ones I put dessicated coconut in with the almonds, coffee and walnut I put walnuts in with the almonds and a touch of camps coffee. The earl grey ones I just emptied 2 earl grey tea bags into the ground almonds.