My First Cake
by Erica
I baked and decorated my first cake tonight. I am happy with the way it turned out. I learned a lot along the way. Cake decorating is a lot trickier than I first thought. First you have to bake a pretty level cake. It can't be too moist or too crumbly. Secondly, spreading the icing on the cake without getting crumbs in the icing can be tricky. I need more practice with this step. Then there is the decorating component. That can be as difficult as you want to make it.
I need to practice, so if you would like for me to make a free cake for you, give me a ring. I am worried about one thing with my new hobby. Will I have enough willpower to not sample all my work? Today I was not very successful. My exercise bike is calling my name.
I baked and decorated my first cake tonight. I am happy with the way it turned out. I learned a lot along the way. Cake decorating is a lot trickier than I first thought. First you have to bake a pretty level cake. It can't be too moist or too crumbly. Secondly, spreading the icing on the cake without getting crumbs in the icing can be tricky. I need more practice with this step. Then there is the decorating component. That can be as difficult as you want to make it.I need to practice, so if you would like for me to make a free cake for you, give me a ring. I am worried about one thing with my new hobby. Will I have enough willpower to not sample all my work? Today I was not very successful. My exercise bike is calling my name.
posted by Erica @ 21:26
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I think you did a LOVELY job. I actually went to culinary school and have my degree in baking and pastry. Here are a few tips. Professional bakers use what is called a cake leveler. You can buy them at Michaels. It cuts off the top of your cake to make it all level. Also, when icing your cake, do you use an off-set spatula? That is the best thing for icing (also available at Michaels). Put a TON (like half the batch) of icing on your cake to begin with, and NEVER let your spatula touch the actual cake. The easiest way to get an even icing is to use a rotating cake stand. Guess what?! You can get it at Michaels!! That way, you can gob on the icing and put your spatula right int he center. Using a decent amount of pressure, press down on the icing glob and begin to rotate your cake. The icing will spread out evenly :) If you want to fly to Arizona for a few days, I'll teach you how to do it ;)
That cake is adorable! Good job. You're making me want to try cake decorating :)
Wow Erica. I am totally impressed, this looks awesome! I showed Keith, and he thought it looked really good, too! We would like to order your services. Do you deliver??!! :)
Beautiful!!!!
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