tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5958431057867543555.comments2013-04-05T18:20:33.916-04:00Peace, Love, & CakeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16014546272877927474noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5958431057867543555.post-71344386132605918172013-04-05T18:20:33.916-04:002013-04-05T18:20:33.916-04:00Leave your comment here to winLeave your comment here to winAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16014546272877927474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5958431057867543555.post-66975901181649291722013-02-09T02:57:21.218-05:002013-02-09T02:57:21.218-05:00Yes, powdered coffee creamer, prepared with water....Yes, powdered coffee creamer, prepared with water. You can use flavored ones also. This is a little trick I learned to take the dairy cream out and make the icing safe to sit out at room temperature for long periods of time safely.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16014546272877927474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5958431057867543555.post-57618799035056085452013-02-08T23:36:13.794-05:002013-02-08T23:36:13.794-05:00Coffee creamer?! Interesting! I will definitely gi...Coffee creamer?! Interesting! I will definitely give it a try. Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05908651935809792079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5958431057867543555.post-27967413201169180262013-02-08T17:03:17.211-05:002013-02-08T17:03:17.211-05:00I now use a new buttercream recipe that uses all b...I now use a new buttercream recipe that uses all butter and is WONDERFUL! <br /> <br />2 cups unsalted butter<br />6- 8 cups confectioners sugar<br />1 TBSP vanilla extract ( or whatever flavor you would like to add)<br />8 TBSP of prepared powdered coffee creamer<br /><br />then I mix it up the same way as my old recipe. <br /><br />Hope this helps!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16014546272877927474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5958431057867543555.post-6925383405953022052013-02-08T14:51:04.401-05:002013-02-08T14:51:04.401-05:00Can you use all butter for this buttercream recipe...Can you use all butter for this buttercream recipe instead of using any shortening? Would I just substitute the 1 1/2 cups of shortening for butter or would I have to change the amount?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05908651935809792079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5958431057867543555.post-68268373138444816582013-01-23T11:57:58.826-05:002013-01-23T11:57:58.826-05:00You are very welcome. I hope it helps! It's re...You are very welcome. I hope it helps! It's really a fun cake to make.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16014546272877927474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5958431057867543555.post-42810678158680842752013-01-23T11:26:47.943-05:002013-01-23T11:26:47.943-05:00Sending hugs your way for this tutorial. You are a...Sending hugs your way for this tutorial. You are a wonderful person to share this. Thank u sooooooooo much!Chidinmanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5958431057867543555.post-19597664141399886452013-01-21T18:38:42.644-05:002013-01-21T18:38:42.644-05:00Lynne, Thank you for giving me a chance to make th...Lynne, Thank you for giving me a chance to make this cake..it REALLY meant a lot to me and I wanted it to be perfect :)<br />I'm so glad everyone was happy with it! Take whatever you like from this blog, I love to share ( not bad for being an only child ...lol ;)<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16014546272877927474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5958431057867543555.post-48140050386499727812013-01-21T18:10:39.844-05:002013-01-21T18:10:39.844-05:00Thank you bunches Mel for making the cake for the ...Thank you bunches Mel for making the cake for the Baby Easton Fundraiser we had at Barski's Bounce. EVERYONE LOVED IT!! The family couldn't say enough about it!!<br />I am so glad we have been friends for so many years and I was able to call on you to make this AMAZING cake for us at Barski's!!<br />I never knew about your Blog until today! LOVE IT! I WILL be back to check it out again..oh and I did steal a couple of the recipes.<br />Love and Hugs!<br />LynneLynnehttp://www.youravon.com/lynnecolemannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5958431057867543555.post-92082377135938415382013-01-12T00:27:40.535-05:002013-01-12T00:27:40.535-05:00You are very welcome Gayle! Please do let me know ...You are very welcome Gayle! Please do let me know how it goes. I'm sure it will come out great! I'd love to see a photo when you are done :)<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16014546272877927474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5958431057867543555.post-68074295396530617232013-01-11T12:35:34.802-05:002013-01-11T12:35:34.802-05:00Thank you so much for your wonderful instructions....Thank you so much for your wonderful instructions...great job! I am making our grandson a Winnie the Pooh themed cake for his 1st birthday...will let you know how it goes!<br />Thanks again.Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01195334129247991715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5958431057867543555.post-68493979953501593732013-01-02T17:20:20.896-05:002013-01-02T17:20:20.896-05:00When I wrote this I was not doing the little foot ...When I wrote this I was not doing the little foot pushing out of the belly. Now, I do. It is such a popular feature that I do offer it. I use a Silicone foot mold to make my little foot like the one found here. <br /><br />http://www.ebay.com/itm/12MM-BABY-FEET-Silicone-PUSH-mold-mould-Sugarcraft-PM-clay-resin-scrapbooking-/190697970696<br /><br />I mix some gum paste with some fondant, load up the mold, scrape the excess off with a sharp knife and pop the foot out. I let it dry a little bit so it holds it's form under the fondant. Then I place it on the cake before laying the fondant over it for the dress. <br /><br />What I have found that makes fondant easy is making sure it isn't rolled too thin. I aim for about 1/4 of an inch thick. Rolling it onto a sheet of food safe vinyl and then gently " flopping" it onto the cake and peeling back the vinyl is a great way to transfer your rolled fondant to the cake. <br />Make sure your ganache or buttercream under the fondant is smooth, fondant is like spandex and every lump and bump will show through.<br /><br />Let me know if you have any additional questions. I'll be glad to help!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16014546272877927474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5958431057867543555.post-56687634134508719192013-01-02T12:28:50.231-05:002013-01-02T12:28:50.231-05:00i love your belly cake. but let me ask you why did...i love your belly cake. but let me ask you why did you say that you dont do the little feet. i need to make one but i need to practice on my fondant. any advice?<br />my2preciousboyshttp://my2preciousboys.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5958431057867543555.post-75688023544655195482012-12-14T08:12:18.823-05:002012-12-14T08:12:18.823-05:00Thank you!
This cake is quite a bit easier than it...Thank you!<br />This cake is quite a bit easier than it looks. I allowed myself a lot of time to make it ,anticipating some trial and error , but it went smooth. It 's a great idea to have a practice cake to work with ;)<br />This is the ganache recipe I use:<br /><br />Chocolate Ganache<br />18 oz. Semi sweet chocolate ( I use the Ghiradelli Bars ) <br />1 1/2 cups heavy cream<br /><br />Break up chocolate into small chunks in a medium bowl.<br />In a medium saucepan heat cream until it just starts to boil.<br />Pour over chocolate and let sit a minute or 2.<br />Begin stirring chocolate and cream with a spoon, once smooth I switch to a whisk and whisk away for about 5 minutes until dark and very smooth.<br />Let the ganache sit on the counter for a few hours to set up. <br /><br />For this cake, I only let he ganache sit about 10 to 15 minutes and it was at the perfect pouring temperature. <br />The squeeze bottle made it sooo easy to make the drips. I highly recommend using one of those.<br /><br />I am not aware of another substitution for the ganache, possibly a poured fondant. I have never used it though so I am not sure.<br />Don't hesitate to message me with any questions as you go, I'll be happy to help!<br />Good luck! <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16014546272877927474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5958431057867543555.post-13033859010471385182012-12-13T22:49:35.098-05:002012-12-13T22:49:35.098-05:00I don't know how there are NO comments on this...I don't know how there are NO comments on this post!!! Your cake is Fab and I'm realllly, really jealous right now ;) I am hoping I can do this, I'll be practicing with mini cakes/tiers for now so I don't stress myself too much. For your ganache, did you use a self-made recipe or did you buy it? Is there any substitution?<br /><br />Thanks for this post! toyboxplaygroundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17049247069742315697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5958431057867543555.post-48330726542476438542012-10-23T22:50:38.059-04:002012-10-23T22:50:38.059-04:00Thanks Dianne!
Easton's cake was not an Icing ...Thanks Dianne!<br />Easton's cake was not an Icing Smiles Cake but I did register with them and am on the list of bakers in my area. I have not been called to action yet :( <br />That is wonderful that you are involved and had a chance to make a " smile" . <br />Easton's cake was just a donation cake I made for a fundraiser.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16014546272877927474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5958431057867543555.post-71801008171628681172012-10-23T20:29:31.424-04:002012-10-23T20:29:31.424-04:00Hi Melanie,
Great posts and love your cakes! I'...Hi Melanie,<br />Great posts and love your cakes! I'm anxious to try some of your recipes - thanks for sharing:)<br />I'm just wondering if Easton's cake was for the organization called Icing Smiles? Great organization that provides cakes for terminally ill children and their siblings. I had the privilege to provide a cake for a sibling a few months ago. What a blessing.<br />Dianne<br />www.cakesfromdianne.com Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5958431057867543555.post-87875986132520694222012-04-07T06:23:45.716-04:002012-04-07T06:23:45.716-04:00Thanks for sharing this - it's inspired me to ...Thanks for sharing this - it's inspired me to give these ideas a go for my daughters 4th B'day.<br />KarenKarenhttp://www.coachkaren.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5958431057867543555.post-1588617889362764202012-03-01T19:30:41.070-05:002012-03-01T19:30:41.070-05:00Aww thanks for sharing. Love that you put your son...Aww thanks for sharing. Love that you put your son first :)Bridgettenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5958431057867543555.post-62119769673787161522012-01-02T10:58:19.271-05:002012-01-02T10:58:19.271-05:00Thanks Jenniffer! He was fun ( and surprisingly ea...Thanks Jenniffer! He was fun ( and surprisingly easy ) to make .Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16014546272877927474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5958431057867543555.post-51223425100551747952012-01-01T22:34:52.581-05:002012-01-01T22:34:52.581-05:00Great looking Tigger! You make it look very easy!...Great looking Tigger! You make it look very easy!!Jennifferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00630250151874218922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5958431057867543555.post-64431953364408208322011-12-20T14:43:03.334-05:002011-12-20T14:43:03.334-05:00It does need to be refrigerated due to the heavy c...It does need to be refrigerated due to the heavy cream and once delivered, it needs to stay in a cool spot. I have had very good luck turning the humidity level all the way down in my refrigerator when making a fondant covered cake and storing it in there overnight.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16014546272877927474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5958431057867543555.post-57557360495881133742011-12-20T12:13:42.745-05:002011-12-20T12:13:42.745-05:00Does your butter cream have to be refrigerated due...Does your butter cream have to be refrigerated due yo the heavy cream?Lindseynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5958431057867543555.post-19358377661453969892011-12-08T11:18:38.795-05:002011-12-08T11:18:38.795-05:00Thank you Jenniffer! The Happy Birthday was done o...Thank you Jenniffer! The Happy Birthday was done on some sticker paper. I have not tried the image sheets yet but that is a great idea! I was thinking of ordering the special blade to cut gumpaste with it but don't have it yet . Have you tried the image sheets yet?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16014546272877927474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5958431057867543555.post-88377949554303564612011-12-08T09:45:14.776-05:002011-12-08T09:45:14.776-05:00This is VERY cute, especially for a "naughty&...This is VERY cute, especially for a "naughty" cake! So was the Happy Birthday lettering cut out on paper? You mentioned it was inedible. Have you tried cutting edible image sheets in the Silhouette? Thanks for sharing!!Jennifferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00630250151874218922noreply@blogger.com