Friday, October 29, 2010

For a princess turning ONE!

A tiara was added later...I LOVE making girly cakes!!!

Halo Cake for Kyle

HALO "8" cake

Monday, September 27, 2010

S'More Cupcakes

A little taste of FALL.


Ingredients for the marshmallow icing



How to make it



  • Beat butter until creamy.
  • Add marshmallow fluff and incorporate into butter.
  • Slowly add confectioner's sugar and vanilla.
  • Continue beating until light and fluffy.


Can I just have the chocolate off of it?


Maybe I'll take the whole thing.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

More cake blogs!

http://rachescakes.wordpress.com/cake-blogs/


How to make a cupcake stand
(Check out Goodwill or other thrift shops for the platters and glasses) 

Items you will need:

Platters
Glasses 
E-6000 Glue or something similar
Spray Primer
Spray Paint (glossy) 

Glue the edge of the tallest glass and set down on the center of the largest platter.  Then, place glue on the top of the same glass and set the second largest platter down...
 Primer and Spray Paint your color of choice


Such an adorable way to display your cupcakes at parties!

Cake Journal's Tutorial on Gumpaste Bows

http://www.cakejournal.com/archives/how-to-make-a-gum-paste-bow/

Best Cake Tip!

As soon as the cake comes out of the oven lay a clean towel over the top and press gently over the entire cake until flat. 


Marshmellow Fondant Recipe

http://www.cakejournal.com/archives/how-to-make-marshmallow-fondant/

Buttercream Icing Recipe