Lacie Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 So pretty. I wish I had an occasion coming up that called for a special cake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberly in IN Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Wow! The cake is absolutely stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkInTheBlue Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Wow! Wow! Wow! That's just absolutely incredible! You made that lace? It's edible?! Gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest submarines Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 I was able to see the pictures! Wow! You are so talented. I hope the bride was very happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 WOW! Gorgeous & it sounds delicious too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 What a gorgeous cake! Very lucky bride! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Gorgeous cake! I believe the 100 hours, cake decorating is time consuming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandylubug Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 That is so beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldberry Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 That is absolutely stunning! And you don't do this professionally? You are a total cake-ninja! :ph34r: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 as someone who has 'done' wedding cakes before, I am floored. That is a FANTASTIC cake. I hope you are feeling proud of yourself. I am so, so impressed with your work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Wow, that is beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandra Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Amazing! Totally professional, just perfect. What was the online course? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricket Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jann in TX Posted March 30, 2014 Author Share Posted March 30, 2014 I learned butter cream decorated cakes years ago... I started fonant cakes about 5 years ago-- I watched youtube videos and ordered an inexpensvie DVD course. I use MMF (marshmallow fondant) because the pre-made stuff tastes worse than playdough! MMF is yummy! My secret is adding 2 flavors-- vanilla and a few drops of another extract like almond or raspberry... the second flavor is subtle but really balances out the sweetness of the fondant. I also use a true buttercream (butter, powdered sugar, vanilla and milk or water) under the fondant. For the gumpaste flowers I purchased the Nicholas Lodge 'Ultimate Sugar Rose' course from Craftsy.com I had watched just about every youtube about making roses--but his course is when it really 'clicked'-- before the course I could make 2-3 inch fondant or modeling chocolate roses but never had luck with anything bigger. For these roses I used the JEM cutter (110mm) and added an additional row of 7 individual pettals (cut apart from same cutter). I watched lots of videos on how to put the smaller flowers on wire. There are several brands of cake lace mix and moulds- I used one actually called 'Cake Lace' and got the mold off of ebay-- mix off of amazon. For this cake it took one of the small jars of mix (just over $20 shipped) . The mould was around $75 shipped. I watched the online videos then tried it... it was easy--but I was so nervous because of the cost! I did have a few sheets that tore--but looking back those were not quite dry enough... the cake lace has a slight marshmallowy taste-- it blends into the fondant (so it was easy to cut right through at the reception). I can't wait to get other lace moulds-- so many design opportunities! Bride was thrilled-- groom was too. Groom actually helped me stack and assemble the cake! I have no plans of doing this professionally-- but I do take on cakes for friends-- any proceeds go to a charity (like the Lulwanda Chilren's Home in Uganda that I worked at last summer-- I sold about $1500 worth of cakes and cupcakes to purchase school supplies with). Next week I'm making a cake for a friend's 50th birthay. A simple 12x18 chocolate fudge covered in fondant. The top will be decorated with a baseball field. I have a small lego figure with his favorite team's uniform on. I will dig a 'grave' at home plate and a grim reaper figurine will be the ump. I'll put some miniture trinkets around the other bases (like a rocking chair and cane at 3rd base). BTW I never make cakes for family deserts-- we are icecream people! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan C. Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Wow! Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaKinVA Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Beautiful! Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Are you kidding me? That is...wow. Marshmallow fondant with buttercream under it? You are a woman after my own heart. My mom used to have a small cake business, and did tons of wedding cakes. It is soooo time consuming. For a while she had me whipping up roses and other flowers for her when she had a big cake to make. I probably could't do it now, but I was quite proficient when I was in high school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Oh my, Jann, that is a total work of art! You really outdid yourself. I am not only impressed with the cake, but with your self-education and determination to learn new skills, and then forward the proceeds to wonderful causes. Amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 I worked in a bakery for 3 years and that is one of the prettiest wedding cakes I have ever seen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serenade Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 You are an awesome aunt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2OandE Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 It's gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxbridgeacademy Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 That is an amazingly beautiful cake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 What a gorgeous, stunning cake! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Stunning! It's the most beautiful cake I've ever seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Wow! That is amazing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Your niece is not worthy! j/k That cake is beautiful!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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