Birthday cupcakes...

[mummydotty]

They look fab!!!

[iwantone]

Gorgeous cakes Emma. x

[emmaandnoah]

thankyou all for your nice comments.
i liked the polar bears when kirsty did them, so thought ide have ago myself. Think their cute
But ive done my trees like that for years.
Noahs christening at the end of the month and got a big birthday cake to make too, ill post more pics when ive done them. thats if you guys dont mind looking at them

[gemjazz2000]

Originally Posted by emmaandnoah

gemjazz:
theres lots of books out there with designs and instructions. I have a few Debbie Brown books. shes fabulous. ive done a few of her cakes, think the fairy-toadstool is hers. Nothing works better than trial and error, im sure you have family and friends who will eat your mistakes lol
i buy ready made icing, its easier and cheaper. i have made my own but its time consuming. Im very lucky coz i have a fantastic shop near me that sells everything i need.
where abouts in the country are you? (just wondered if your local to me, i live in leicestershire)
only tips i have are : for carving cakes use a good firm madiera cake. try a few recipes and you'l soon find your favourite.
find a make of icing you like. theres a few diffferent makes out there, so try a few and find your favourite.
hope this helps chick.
ema xx

Well thanks emma, i really would like to give making a cake a go. Leo's christening is coming up. I might have to cheat and buy a fruit one but would give a sponge one ago.

Which recipe do you use for a good firm madiera cake ?
Do you fill the inside?

Which make of icing do you use?
Thank you

[emmaandnoah]

Originally Posted by gemjazz2000

Well thanks emma, i really would like to give making a cake a go. Leo's christening is coming up. I might have to cheat and buy a fruit one but would give a sponge one ago.
Which recipe do you use for a good firm madiera cake ?
Do you fill the inside?
Which make of icing do you use?
Thank you

fruit cake is easy, use the same recipe as a christmas cake, but make it now so its had a good few weeks to mature. makes cutting it easier.
yes i fill the inside, jam and buttercream. then also put a smear of buttercream over the outside of the cake. its like a glue then, to hold the icing on. ill find my recipe and send it to you
i use regal icing, its ready made from my local cake deco shop most places sell it. ive also used asda's ready made icing, it tastes fine just abit softer and stickier when kneading

em x