Tuesday, July 31, 2012
The Avengers cake was completed without a hitch despite a day of an unexpected increase in humidity (yes, the exact day I had to cover the cake with fondant!). The figurine was slightly harder to do, particularly trying to get Spider Man's muscles just right. I think his upper torso was sound but boy does he needs to work on those legs....they look more like mine!!! LOL.
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Being a chocoholic from way back (seriously, just ask my dentist!) I'm not a great fan of Buttercream but when it comes to little kids birthday cakes, I think it's slightly more kinder on their bellies. In this instance I love using Swiss meringue buttercream because it's actually tastes better than your average buttercream. Epicurious.com has a Swiss Meringue Buttercream Recipe which is similar to the one I use and is worth trying out. Do read the reviews on this page because it has some relevant comments about the recipe.
So I've just finished ganaching a 4 year old's birthday cake (White chocolate mud with Swiss meringue buttercream filling) which will be decorated in an Avengers theme. Just wait till they cut the cake - they'll get a big surprise!! I think there's something quietly sexy about a well ganached cake!
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Welcome to my world....the world of Cake This! Up early this morning for a cupcake order. A month or so back, I made a red velvet teal and ivory wedding cake.
Well, the now newly wed wife asked if I could make her husband some love themed cupcakes just because she loves him!! Awwww so sweet! Anyways their wedding cake topper was 2 teal doves so I thought it would be nice to have that as a running theme long with teal and red hearts!
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