After 60 years of doing this, check this out! 10
I finally decide to give up doing cakes and I happened to see this on Pinterest this evening. You may want to check out this person’s website because she used not only my cake design, but MY cake with her company name scrolled across the picture....
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE! 18
Wishing you Merry Christmas – Season Greetings! Have a wonderful 2020 and hopping to meet you here more often ! XOXO, Marta
Giving Up Cake Art 29
I had set a time limit for myself on when I would give up doing cakes, and that was at age 80. I turned 80 in April so haven’t spent much time lately on cakesdecor. I just came by this evening to catch up. All of you are doing such lovely work...
A Dickens Memorial - A CPC Open Collaboration 1
CPC Collaborations is hosting another open collaboration. This theme was originally created by The Cake Collective, but our members have voted to take it over. Our requirements are similar to the other collaborations groups; everything you need...
Trusted chocolate cake recipe 4
Hi, I would love to ask for some trusted advice on a chocolate cake recipe that is not to sweet, has a lovely moist texture but capable of being covered in sugarpaste and decorated. I have tried many recipes and I just cannot find one that I am...
Cake decorator of the week 16
These are fantastic news!! What a beautiful way to finish the year!! Thank you very much!! Wish you and your families all the best for the New Year!! Happy Holidays!!
CPC Open Collaboration - Cover to Cover 1
Once again Cake Page Circle Collaborations is opening the doors to the sugar community with another open collaboration. This one, Cover to Cover, is in celebration of International Children’s Book Day. Registration will include selecting a...
What cakes does cream cheese frosting pair with (besides carrot or red velvet)? 2
I was wondering, what do you think are good pairings for cream cheese frosting, besides carrot or red velvet? I personally like cream cheese frosting with strawberry cake. Strawberry cupcakes with cream cheese frosting are kind of my go-to for...
Famous Fudge – Don’t LOSE this recipe 0
I am looking for a recipe for fudge using carnation milk, with no chocolate or marshmellow, just the plain Fudge ,My Mother made it for us in the fifties and it was very good . This is a very simple fudge recipe using evaporated milk, , and...
Did you use the Christmas Icing Tips to decorating your cupcake? 2
The Christmas Festival is on the way, so I would like to know whether you will to use the Russian The Christmas Festival is on the way, I wonder you will use the Russian Christmas Icing Tips to decorating your cake or cupcake or not? For a...
Filling that can be frozen 1
This can be used as a frosting while warm or filling when cooled to room temperature and is excellent – freezes very well. Posted on CC yrs ago by “SquirleyCakes” Filling/Frosting 2 tbsp. butter 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 6...
How long does candy clay decorations last? 1
just wondering how long does candy clay last? planning to make it in advance and use them for christmas decorations on the dome cake I made candy clay roses last April and used them on a wedding cake last weekend. I stored them in a...
How to make a sheet cake 1/2 whote, 1/2 choco 1
Just a couple of ideas to try :) the most common is to just pour both batters in at the same time. Batter is thick. It won’t really mix. It may just barely where it comes together. Insert a piece of folded heavy duty foil where the line should...
Tips for making red buttercream icing 0
Start by making the icing at least one day before needing. Any and all coloring of icing needs T I M E to develop! Using about 1 Cup white icing tint it a vivid pink OR yellow OR orange depending on the shade of red you need. You can add...
Two flavors of cake in one pan 0
Just a couple of ideas to try :) the most common is to just pour both batters in at the same time. Batter is thick. It won’t really mix. It may just barely where it comes together. Insert a piece of folded heavy duty foil where the line should...
Sharp Crisp edges 0
I accomplish mine using a crusting buttercream, hot-knifing and then a cloth with a fondant smoother similar to the paper towel method. When you have a really good crusting buttercream it is very easy. It can be done without it, I’m just talking...
