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Have you ever wondered how to duplicate a cartoon character onto a cake PERFECTLY? It’s easy and fun, people will be amazed with the results. Carton birthday cakes are easy to make. Almost anyone can make one and when you see it you’ll say “I can’t believe I did that.”
Print a black lined image of the character you’re using, make sure that the image is sized so that it will fit on the cake. Use the cake pan as a guide.
Lay a sheet of waked paper over the printout and trace it with a black permanent marker, firmly on the NON_SHINY side.
Turn the waxed paper over, so that the shiny side is facing up and TAPE it onto a piece of cardboard, a dinner plate (if it won’t get distorted) or a cookie sheet.
Use a piping bag and frosting to fill in all of the interior areas with colored frosting, leaving a definite empty space between each color, for your solid black lines.
Once those areas are done, stick the whole thing in the fridge, uncovered, until the frosting hardens and then take it out to do the black lines in between. This double-step process will keep the frosting colors from bleeding into one another.
When you’re done, stick it all back into the fridge.
When you’re ready to put it on the cake, just turn it over. The shiny side of the waxed paper will create a perfectly smooth surface for your cartoon characters.
Go over the black lines if you wish, or go over the outside with raised stars for definition or a frame.
Maybe you’ve seen this picture on my sidebar, I just have to say that Before I had kids, I had no idea how to make a Birthday cake. now, I’m so cool I’m even making my own fondant. Have you seen those cake decorating TV shows? The rolled fondant that they use like a blanket to cover the cake is absolutely delicious, and it makes the cakes look AMAZING.
I am absolutely convinced that if I didn’t have a house full of kids that like to eat cake, I could totally make a business of cake decorating. Even if you never do, the cost of the ebook is a lot less than the cost of a bakery cake. When I bought it, they were giving away bonuses, like a chocolate thing, and like 5 other free cooking related ebooks. Anyway, there were like 6 books altogether, so it broke down to like 3 or 4 dollars each, which is a total bargain.
Anyways, here’s my fondant recipe (it’s not from the book) it’s so yummy.
2/3cup butter
2/3cup corn syrup
1t almond extract
1/2t salt
2 pounds of powdered sugar
Add more powdered sugar if it’s sticky.
If you want yours colored, add food coloring to corn syrup, so that it spreads evenly. For a marbled look, add the food coloring when it’s already reached the desired texture.
Roll it out with a rolling pin and use powdered sugar to keep it from sticking.
When the cake is finished, go over it with a damp (and clean) sponge. not a dish sponge, use a craft sponge or even a paintbrush with water, to make it shiny and get rid of the surface powder.
Cupcake technology sure has changed a lot since I was a kid. I remember my mom bringing cupcakes to my class in first grade. Did you know that in a lot of places, parents aren’t even allowed to do that anymore? It was the equivalent to fifteen minutes of fame at the age of six. Everyone in class loved you just because you were having a birthday. if your mom decorated them really cool, then you got some added points in the coolness department.
Cupcake Stands
Have you seen these cupcake stands? they remind me of candelabras, only instead of flaming candles, they hold frosted cupcakes (just realized that flaming candles and frosted cupcakes have the same initials, so I’m wondering if any cupcake holder company calls their product a cupcake-abra) Anyhow, I like the Good Cook Cupcake Stacker the best, because of its shape, and also the 3-Tier Filigree Cupcake Stand , which is so beautiful, you could use it for other desserts or appetizers, too. heck, it would make a cute condiment/spice shelf. Hmmmmm maybe I’ll get one.
Cooking Cupcakes
Not only do cupcakes get served differently these days, but they’re cooked differently, too. You’ve seen those commercials or infomercials on TV for the pans that look like plastic, right? Actually they are some kind of funky space aged plastic. Anyhow, the Wilton Ultimate 3 In 1 Caddy allows you to bake, frost and transport the cupcakes all in the same thing. It’s a baking tray that’s made of that plastic stuff, then apparently they can cool in the pan (they don’t need a wire rack) and then you can frost them and then put a lid on it, it even has a handle. If you’re a bit freaked out by the plastic bakeware (some people are) then the Oneida 24-Count Cupcake Carrying Case might be a better idea for you. I’m not currently in the market for bakeware, but if I was I think I’d at least want to try that plastic, it seems like a fun novelty. I’m sure it won’t melt, but the thought alone seems exciting.
Giant Cupcakes
Finally, the Giant Cupcake Pan which makes (you guessed it) giant cupcakes. It’s a molded pan that makes a layer cake look like a big cupcake.  
 Elmo fondant cake So I’ve been experimenting with fondant, using my amazing fondant recipe and although the color on the Elmo cake picture is messed up, I’m pleased with the results.
 Little Fondant Cake This little one was made using a leftover slice of the Elmo cake, later in the day. I colored the fondant before I mixed it, so the colors were rich and vibrant. I laid the stripes together before it was rolled and used an extra purple one at the base.
 Barack Obama Fondant Cake And this is my politically incorrect attempt at adding chocolate to the fondant. My apologies to the POTUS, it was an art project.
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For less than the cost of a bakery cake… Frosted Dreams is cool enough on its own, but even better with my fondant recipe
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My Amazing Birthday Cake Fondant Recipe seriously, it's so yummy and sometimes I make it JUST to eat. |
