littleleicesterfox Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 OK, I've mentioned I'm a PT cake maker - here is what I do so the speak I hope you all like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Wow that's great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hilda-and-evadne Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 OK, I've mentioned I'm a PT cake maker - here is what I do so the speak That's really lovely. Do you get any customers asking that a "duck island" be included (*runs away*)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 That's lovely . I can't even put plain icing on a cake . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleleicesterfox Posted May 22, 2009 Author Share Posted May 22, 2009 OK, I've mentioned I'm a PT cake maker - here is what I do so the speak That's really lovely. Do you get any customers asking that a "duck island" be included (*runs away*)? I'd happily add a duck island if they were going to pay me £1,600 for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 How fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 fabby cake , looks great cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshinesupernova Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 That's really neat You are very clever ! Can I ask a stupid question.... When you make cakes for celebration cakes how do you get the sponges to come out with flat tops ? I'm presuming you don't chop the top off as that wouldn't be much good for decorating on to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleleicesterfox Posted May 24, 2009 Author Share Posted May 24, 2009 That's really neat You are very clever ! Can I ask a stupid question.... When you make cakes for celebration cakes how do you get the sponges to come out with flat tops ? I'm presuming you don't chop the top off as that wouldn't be much good for decorating on to. It depends on which sponge you're using. If it's a normal victoria-type spong then yes, I chop the rounded top layer off - I don't have one of these but I'm trying to persuade DH but it's a great example of what happens: http://www.agbayproducts.com/ This is also incredibly useful if my oven has baked unevenly and it's a bit scorched! (which not a nice way of saying burnt, honest guv'nor - ahem, let's move on.... lol). For a square that size (9 inch square), for example, I almost invariably bake a larger sponge (my usual size is 12" x 16") and then cut down to size which all my family and friends love because they get the offcuts! If it's a fruit sponge then I don't tort the cake as they are denser and don't tort well but tend to stay flatter during the baking process anyway and so you turn it upside down and then fill in the gaps around the bottom with marzipan so you have an even surface to decorate. I hope this makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshinesupernova Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 thanks for explaining that - much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGirlsMum Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 This looks really really good - well done great part time job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
