One thing I see in hindsight that I would like to correct in the future is the "flatness" of the fondant work. Is it possible to "polish" the fondant, maybe rub it with a little shortening?
After several conversations with some wonderful people (you know who you are) this is the end result. Not bad for a home cook with little baking experience. Thanks everyone!
I use the following recipe courtesy of Punk Domestics, it is always thick and delicious....not to mention simple:
Preparation: 15 – 20 minutes
Ingredients (yield: one 300-350 ml jar):
juice from 3 lemons
zest...
Some of you know I have been asked to do a wedding cake for a friends upcoming wedding. I have received lots of help in a different thread regarding cake batter etc.
I am building a 2 tier (12 & 8) buttercake with lemon...
Gadgets are NOT needed for gumpaste roses as Petals quickly showed me. I am a complete novice and managed to make some stunning roses on my first try, they will only get better with...
Thanks for the valuable input. I will agree that while I consider myself an accomplished cook I do very little baking (less than a few times a year) and the input of professionals such as yourself is a huge help!
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Originally Posted by petalsandcoco
I would start testing the cake only after the time limit was up on the cake.
By opening the door that many times, the oven temp must readjust to 350 everytime. No...
