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Message |
| Topic: How long can ganache go unrefrigerated? |
chocolatecake
Replies: 6
Views: 112
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 Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 10:44 am Subject: How long can ganache go unrefrigerated? |
| Is there any problem with SMBC (Swiss Meringue Butter Cream) sitting out at room temp since there are egg whites in it? I would think that is more dangerous than than the cream that's in ganache sit ... |
| Topic: I'm an idiot at making modeling chocolate - HELP! |
chocolatecake
Replies: 7
Views: 482
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Forum: Candy Making & Pulled Sugar / Blown Sugar
Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 7:12 am Subject: I'm an idiot at making modeling chocolate - HELP! |
I know this is an old thread but need some advise on white chocolate clay-
I just made a batch that was way tooooooo OILY- same 1lb chocolate to 4 oz kyro syrup that I always use- but used a "hig ... |
| Topic: Is there a cream cheese icing that you can actually decorate |
chocolatecake
Replies: 22
Views: 703
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 6:53 am Subject: Is there a cream cheese icing that you can actually decorate |
Has anyone had any problems with the crusting Cream Cheese Frosting in Heat and Humidity?
I noticed some of the posts are from the "hot/humid" states
I love the Crusting Wedding Cream Cheese Fro ... |
| Topic: Gelatin Desings |
chocolatecake
Replies: 7
Views: 240
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 11:57 am Subject: Gelatin Desings |
| THNAK YOU! That is beautiful! |
| Topic: How long should cakes rest in cake pans? |
chocolatecake
Replies: 20
Views: 471
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Forum: How Do I?
Posted: Sun May 25, 2008 5:16 pm Subject: How long should cakes rest in cake pans? |
Thank You shisharka!
That is a great tip and 1 I am definitely trying! |
| Topic: How long should cakes rest in cake pans? |
chocolatecake
Replies: 20
Views: 471
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Forum: How Do I?
Posted: Sun May 25, 2008 2:33 pm Subject: How long should cakes rest in cake pans? |
Bisbqueenb & TerryLee-
At what point of the process do you wrap your pans with cold towels? How does this help prevent a hump?
thanks |
| Topic: Three layer cakes |
chocolatecake
Replies: 6
Views: 186
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Forum: How Do I?
Posted: Sun May 25, 2008 11:46 am Subject: Three layer cakes |
an easy way is bake sheet cakes to 1 inch and the cut out shapes and sizes needed
left over cake for crumb coat or cake balls! |
| Topic: Doctored cake mix with pudding added... how the heck? |
chocolatecake
Replies: 17
Views: 748
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Forum: How Do I?
Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 8:08 am Subject: Doctored cake mix with pudding added... how the heck? |
Here's a recipe I found on CC ( sorry didn't copy the posters name!)
I love it but it tends to stick to the pan- I bake @ 325 until sides pull away and top bounces back
Has anyone else had this ... |
| Topic: cake support |
chocolatecake
Replies: 13
Views: 451
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Forum: Cake Disasters
Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 11:12 am Subject: cake support |
just received my order of the sps stacking system and the 1 question I have is center dowling
Because you can't do 1 dowel through the center of the whole cake-Do you transport the cake already st ... |
| Topic: Please double check my math on servings... |
chocolatecake
Replies: 17
Views: 331
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Forum: General
Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 1:10 pm Subject: Please double check my math on servings... |
Thanks IndyDeb!
Just to clarify because I'm still a bit confused;
The Wilton Chart is for cakes that are 2" Tall so if you are doing a 4" tall cake you double the Wilton suggested serving sizes ... |
| Topic: Marshmallow Frosting |
chocolatecake
Replies: 5
Views: 309
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Forum: Recipe Requests
Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 9:14 am Subject: Marshmallow Frosting |
Does anyone have a good Marshmallow Frosting ( NOT fondant)
That is sturdy and won't slip when frosted between layers in a stacked cake that needs to be transported?
I've searched and can only f ... |
| Topic: Teaching Other Than Wilton |
chocolatecake
Replies: 9
Views: 259
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Forum: General
Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 6:19 pm Subject: Teaching Other Than Wilton |
Is this a class for hobbyists or people trying to build a foundation and eventual employment?
If it's for hobbyists I agree toba's book is great- teaches all different techniques with different ne ... |
| Topic: Help with Toba Garretts French Vanilla Buttercream |
chocolatecake
Replies: 7
Views: 150
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 1:05 pm Subject: Help with Toba Garretts French Vanilla Buttercream |
| Is the Cannoli Cream a sturdy enough filling for stacked cakes or will they slide around? |
| Topic: Please double check my math on servings... |
chocolatecake
Replies: 17
Views: 331
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Forum: General
Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 8:53 am Subject: Please double check my math on servings... |
I'm doing a similair size but 4" heights of 12" 10" 8" and have calculated its enough to serve 60 generously
Am I calculating correctly?
Also any help with how I can diagram the slicing and serv ... |
| Topic: cake support |
chocolatecake
Replies: 13
Views: 451
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Forum: Cake Disasters
Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 6:56 am Subject: cake support |
Where do you buy the SPS system? When I have asked a few suppliers about them they either don't know or show me the "lock & load" system- is that the same thing?
Please help as I have a large sta ... |
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