Barbie Cake Tutorial
Turtoria Various photo’s detailing how to make this simple cake
Really pleased with the results of our new Cakes-Away postable cupcake box
Hi We are chuffed with the response from our customers with the Cakes-Away postable box. Had some lovely images posted on FB and twitter of results. The box has been extensively tested by us and we know it works – there are just two simple things that need to be right. 1. The cupcakes the right size for the box – which is why we have provided the cases with the boxes. 2. The icing needs to adhere to the cupcakes. Its as easy as that. Our design means that if you ...
BEWARE OF FRUAD EMAILS...
Hello everyone just wanted to warn everyone of people emailing with outrageous cake orders to try and run a scam. Back in October 2011 I received a voice message from a women who wanted to order a wedding cake for 300 guest and was willing to spare no expense on the cake. When I emailed her he informed me that the cake would be picked up by a carrier service and she would pay me extra for sending the payment to the shipping company. Well once I told her the price of the cake which was more th...
Character Cakes Copyright
I have been a hobby cake decorator for years and have made cakes for friends and family as favors, my Gruffalo cake was for a friend and so was the van, copyright didnt even enter my head when i made them as i wasnt selling them. This year i have decided to do it as a business and have been getting everything i need ready. One of the things i have been looking into lately is copyright. Do you even realise that you need permission to re-create well known characters into icing to put ont...
Cake prices
Hello everyone well I keep coming across many customers who keep saying my prices are expensive. I have my own bakery and with all the overhead cost I feel that my prices are quit reasonable. I had a lady call me and ask me for a quote on a 3 tiered cake for a graduation as well as a quote for 20 cake pops. I told her the cost for the cake would be $120 and I would need to see the picture of her idea and the price would go up depending on the amount of detail. She almost had a heart attack an...
Modelling Chocolate - UK Recipe and tutorial
Hi everyone! I have worked with Modelling Chocolate (referred to as M/C throughout this article) many times over the past few months, trying to find the perfect recipe, and the best ways to use it. I have encountered many wonderful results, but also disasters, mistakes and mishaps. This is why I have decided to write this article, so none of you will ever have to perform a M/C ‘test-period’ again! Modelling Chocolate has changed the wonders of modern day Sugarcraft. It has adde...
Making a chocolate base for a Giant cupcake
You will need Silicone Spatula Giant cupcake mould (silicone) White Chocolate – 300gms A fridge LOL Colouring to your desired choice A little patience Firstly bake your Giant cupcake, allow to cool and set to one side. I use a silicone mould for my giant cupcakes, I find them much more versatile than the metal tins and much easier. I also dont use Candy melts because a few people say that they are far too sweet, I stick with White chocolate and providing tha...
