Cake Decorating Forum

Best of Luck.

I use CK hi-ratio in central florida.

I have used crisco as well. I do notice the "crusting" gets harder with crisco, but the high ratio seems "fresher" because the crust doesn't get as hard.

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I guess another question... if she isn't happy with the final product, would you be willing to refund some money?

I didn't know the total was nearly $700. I wouldn't tell her "$20 will cover the co ...

If she wants to see a full centerpeice before the party, you should charge her the $30 you charge her for the other basket. If she just wants to see the cookie, I would charge her the cost of 3 cookie ...

How full do you fill the pans? If you take Wilton's advice they say fill half way. I always fill about 1-3 full that will help.

Also if you use a box mix, they say it fills 2 8in or 2 9 in pans... ...

here is the link for melvira's method Smile

have not tried it.. i do use sugarshacks recipe which is AMAZING, i will try the roller soon and let you know
how it goes

please post a pic on this thread or let us know when you compleyted the cake!

I would agree, a week is totally fine. I like the board to get really hard to I don't put a finger print in it!

Plus if you do it early and you mess up you can do it again with out the time crunch ...

for seasame seeds on the bun use ivory fondant and cut out little seeds with a rose tip (wilton 104) Smile

$200 sounds right, but that depends on your skill level.

The above cake it adorable in design, and the shoe is fantastic. But I would have a hard time paying $200 for it, beause the BC is a little ...

I would say that the most important part of your cake is to make sure the layers are properly supported. That way the fondant won't pucker or sag.

Don't make your fondant too thick, that adds extra ...

I never trust wilton pan instructions. I always pour water in the pan and measure 1/2-3/4 up the side of the pan. This seems to give me taller cakes. On the bottom of the pan I just write in permanet ...

I would suggust buying another pan. I always try to buy 2 pans of each size because the wait and frustration of having to let one cook and cool gets to me. It can get expensive but depending on the br ...

I have used both and prefer Sweetex/ high ratio. But I have used Crisco in a pinch and it turned out fine.

Ya, I figure that is my last resort. Thanks
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