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hula1974
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Joined: Dec 10, 2007
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Tue Jun 17, 2008 10:49 am |
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I have 2 cakes to cover, one round and one square.
Taste aside, would you recommend a crusting BC with the Viva/Melvira method or Fondant?
I have tried Michelle's fondant recipe once and had no luck. I'm willing to try it again but since my cake has a large surface area I'm wondering if I should just do BC instead.
What would you say is easiest (and what is your favorite icing recipe)?
TIA.
---Girl.Who.Bit.Off.More.Than.She.Can.Chew.[/b] |
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mindywith3boys
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Joined: Aug 30, 2006
Posts: 322
Location: Indiana
Birthday: Nov 09
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Tue Jun 17, 2008 11:40 am |
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Personally I think it's easier, faster to cover a cake with MMF than then it is to get it smooth. Super easy. But I Love Sugarshacks buttercream and I Love the Viva and printer paper method. Melvira didn't work at all for me.  I must not be smart enough of something...  |
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tonimarie
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Joined: May 13, 2007
Posts: 195
Location: Jordan, Montana
Birthday: Jun 12
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Tue Jun 17, 2008 12:25 pm |
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I think it's much easier to cover a cake with fondant. I have better luck smoothing and having it look nice VS buttercream. That said, I do LOVE sugarshack's icing recipe. It goes on very smooth and using the viva method does work very well. By the way I gave up on MMF and only use Satin Ice now.(haven't ever tried Michelle Foster's recipe though) I just get it out of the bucket, knead and roll out; never have to worry about different consistencies etc with it  |
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JanH
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Joined: Mar 09, 2006
Posts: 9300
Location: Hebron, IN
Birthday: Feb 14
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Tue Jun 17, 2008 4:24 pm |
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I only make cakes for family and friends.....
I have used mmf accents on b/c, but we're not huge fondant fans.
Here's an everything you ever wanted to know about your first tiered cake that has popular recipes for both b/c and fondant (and so much more):
http://forum.cakecentral.com/c.....8955-.html
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mindywith3boys
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Location: Indiana
Birthday: Nov 09
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Tue Jun 17, 2008 4:57 pm |
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OH Jan I LOVE LOVE LOVE your new avatar!!  |
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tracey1970
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Joined: Oct 30, 2007
Posts: 514
Location: Ontario Canada
Birthday: Mar 21
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Tue Jun 17, 2008 5:22 pm |
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I too have mostly used BC but love the smooth finish of fondant. Since I've taken to using Satin Ice, it's been a big hit in a family used to only BC on the taste issue. |
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DaisyLisa17
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Location: Texas
Birthday: May 04
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Tue Jun 17, 2008 5:48 pm |
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I agree with the others.... Satin Ice is the way to go. I have tried making my own MMF a number of times and I can never get it the right consistancy. It always ends up droopy! If you choose BC, I recently discovered that my fondant smoother is a great way to smooth your BC. Let it crust and go to town.
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smbegg
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Location: Plano, TX
Birthday: Dec 14
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Tue Jun 17, 2008 5:50 pm |
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Both! I like BC, but like the mmf for ease. So put a regular layer of BC on and then Fondant!
Stephanie |
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