Laura007 Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 can i have your honest opinion on a cake i have made. does it look ok?? i am not to hot on suger crafty stuff so have gone for little ready made flowers to give it a bit of decoration. anything else i could do to improve?? it isnt for any occasion or anything i am just experimenting currently and wondered what people thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 (edited) I'd have to taste it first to offer a true opinion Laura Well - I think it looks smashing. The icing is very smooth and you can't see any joins or lumps or bumps at all. The little flowers are very pretty too, and it all colour coordinates. Looks very professional Laura. 10/10 Edited May 18, 2006 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 It looks fantastic laura, I don't like cakes that are too fancy.............I am sure your friend will be very pleased with it well done clever you....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Gorgeous - I would be delighted with it. What does it taste like though - that is the big issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Gosh that's rather lovely well done BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Very pretty, Laura! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura007 Posted May 18, 2006 Author Share Posted May 18, 2006 thank you for the encouragement. it tastes luvverly by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 We'll have to take your word for that Laura Samples will be welcome at the get together though if you are going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 I think it looks wonderful! An idea for next time might be to put it on a larger base, it somehow makes it look grander. Then you could always put a decoration at the front bottom to break up the ribbon a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Just beautiful! I love simple decorations. I think they are the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Wow, well done you, looks really lovely! Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 I'm very impressed, I think it looks fabulous Well done Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clare* Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Looks lovely You are clever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melcotton Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Looks good to me Mel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Fantastic Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellcat Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Laura you really are very clever, nothing I ice looks anything like as good as that! How about losing the ribbon next time, and having more flowers round the join of the base of the cake and the board? The ribbon is ok, but maybe an organza ribbon would look more delicate? I happen to have organza ribbons available, pm me.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merryn Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 It looks beautiful. What is the cake inside? Chocolate or fruit or sponge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 If it's for your friends wedding Laura, maybe some real flowers around the sides would be nice that tie in with her bouquet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 I think it looks lovely Laura - the only thing I would add is that I like to see the board covered with the icing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley-Jean Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 That looks really great Laura. I used to do a lot of cake decorating back when you had to use royal icing and you had to pipe your own flowers on to little pin things. I love the way you have arranged the flowers in a geometric pattern. I wouldn't have thought of that. I love the colour it would be good for male or female celebrations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura007 Posted May 19, 2006 Author Share Posted May 19, 2006 its a cherry and almond fruit cake. it makes a really nice moist cake suitable for any occasion really. thanks for the suggestions, i really appreciate it. this one isnt for my chums wedding but it was a trial so she could see how big it is when its done and iced. she seemed to be quite impressed so all well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellcat Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Laura, When you get a moment can you post the recipe in All Things Nice? My mouth started watering at the though of a cherry and almond fruit cake! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 I am in awe of anyone who can do icing - I am totally pants at it! I stick to butter icing on sponge cakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Managing Director Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 looks lovely Laura , is that using your lakeland tin ?? . Another nice thing to do if you are using ribbon round the sides is to get wide, wired ribbon then you can do a really effective bow . are the flowers silk ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
