Punkin's birthday is coming up in a month or so. Now that I'm not working we really can't afford to buy the kind of cake
Last year was my first attempt at birthday cake making. I was going to do a trial run before hand, but due to my
Punkin wants a Backyardigans (circus Backyardigans to be exact) party and with those vivid colors I'm going to have to do fondant. I hate the taste of icing when it has enough coloring in it to get it nice and bright.
Anyway, tonight was my first attempt. I made marshmallow fondant and I guess it turned out ok, though making it was a pain in the ass. Of course my execution leaves much to be desired. First, I didn't roll out a large enough piece and had to try to add more to it, ensuring that I had creases and lines where the pieces joined. Also my rolling pin wasn't large enough
Fondant is supposed to be perfectly smooth. Obviously mine isn't. But for a first try? I can live with it. Hopefully with a few more practice runs I'll be able to do Pablo and Uniqua justice.
Here it is, my contribution to tomorrow's playgroup:
Oh, and an in real life picture of my new love. He's a real hottie, isn't he???!!!!
16 comments:
Lookin' good...especially for a first attempt. I think something like this takes talent because I GUARANTEE that MY first attempt would be in the garbage! (That is, after I ate what could be salvaged, of course.)
verrrrrrrry impressive. looks good enough to eat!
OOOH, you are my hero! I have Stacey's recipe for fondant but not enough courage to try it yet. That looks very cool!
Oooh, nice! I need you here in Sept to make Lil's cake. Pretty please?
PS3 this weekend?
Look great nice!!
I would never have guessed that was your first attempt. I think it looks amazing! Rock on chickie!!
Beautiful!!!! Wow! I can't believe that was your first attempt! I bet it's totally delicious too. I really want to hear your account of making marshmallow fondant and the recipe please- I've never tried it but it sounds like it could be exciting!
How is a red one a male? And, are you alive??
It looks great!
I have decided that I am anti-fondant. I cannot stand the taste and it's so difficult to work with! Everything will be buttercream from now on (okay, so it's been EIGHT MONTHS since I've made a cake at all).
Also, that KitchenAid? I have the exact same one (red, too) and I named her "Gloria" because she is GLORIOUS.
You never cease to amaze me with your talents....
Wow. That cake looks awesome!
He is hot! Sisss! Red hot!
What the fuck? I am so impressed!
You're amazing, sister.
And I want to have an affair with that red-headed hunk sitting on your counter. Just thought I should tell you.
The cake looks fun and delicious. I sure that yours will be a hit.
Yep, he's a hottie alright!
I love how the cake turned out; I think it's perfect!
Love the cake, looks delish!!! Oh, and that is one hottie you have there. Used him much?
love your new hottie...and the cake too :)
i make cakes, i make the frosting and i use fun stuff to make them colourful.....but that's a post for my blog not your comments :)
have fun with the cake :)
Post a Comment