We have had the most fantastic warm summer weather. So standing in the kitchen with the oven on have not been on my agenda lately. But I have pulled myself together to make some cupcakes for a little cupcake project on the Cakes & More forum.

So I have made three different cupcake decorations 1. swirl 2. embossing and 3. animals.

The swirls did not turn out the best because the whipped chocolate ganache that I used did not like the heat and curdled alot.

For the sweet blue cupcakes have I used a small embossing stick from Holly Products. I topped them with small sugar roses and leaves. The sticks are also great to use on fondant decorated cookies. The cute little turtle is made out of modelling paste = ready made fondant about 8 oz. mixed with 1 tsp. of Tylo Powder and kneaded well.

But I have also another cupcake project comming up in fact I am just about to get started on it. I am in this group on flickr called Flickr Bake-off! where you can challenge another person for a “Throw Down”. Then you both decide what theme it should be and if it is going to be a cake, pie, cookie or a cupcake you want to make. You have about 14 days to make whatever you have decided and the photos then goes for a vote. All just for fun like it just should be

So I am a bit late so I will show you my result when the voting is over……. Oh btw the theme is “fairies” Wish me luck

Happy Caking

Louise

It was with excitement that I received the three DVD’s (Perfecting the art of buttercream, Successful Stacking and Flawless Fondant) from the talented cake designer Sharon Zambito. I decided to start off with the Flawless Fondant DVD as I decorate most of my cakes with fondant.

Sharon shows how to prepare the cake so that it will not only make the covering easy but also make the cake look beautiful when it is finished.

You will see what kind of equipment she is using for the job. I really love the blue silicone mat so I just had to buy one;-) Then you will be guided through different ways on how to roll out your fondant, cover the cake and how to smoothe the cake. She shows that on both round and square cakes but also on difficult shapes like petal and hexagon. You will also see how you can decorate with impression mats, crimpers and pearls to make it look even better.

The part I love is where she shows how to get rid of air bubbles, white dust on the fondant and how to cover up small marks on the cake. The Flawless fondant dvd have also a bonus dvd with a small taste sample from Perfecting the art of buttercream. I think it is a “must” have if you are new into cake decorating because of the great step by step guides and it will help you to not give up if you have problems with your fondant. I also think that those with more experience including myself can learn from it aswell.

Happy Caking

Louise

My cake gallery is now up and running. Please feel free to explore

Status 14 April: My server issues has been resolved and the gallery is up and running again

Happy Caking

Louise

Gisele has finished a wonderful job and CakeJournal is, in my opinion, looking better than EVER! I hope you like it as much as I do. Now Im looking forward to get some new cake stuff done to look good with the new design

Happy Caking

Louise

Please have patience while Gisele Jaquenod is giving CakeJournal a much needed design make-over.

My first post in 2008 is about my nomination for Best Food Blog 2008. I hope that you will support me by voting for CakeJournal!

You have to register in order to vote, but once you do you can also nominate your favorite blogs. Please vote for me now:

1. Click the ‘Brag Badge’ on the right.
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Also feel free to leave a comment afterwards and tell other users why you voted for Cakejournal. Thank you so much for your support!

Happy Caking

Louise

Just want you all to know that I am working on the site. At the moment I am working on tutorials regarding marzipan and gum paste roses and a mini cake display. Feel free to check back later.

Happy Caking

Louise