Saturday, July 18, 2009

My Neighbor Totoro.... THE CAKE!



What can I say? Wow, right? This was my first time with fondant.



It was really hard to mix the food coloring into the white fondant... there was a lot of kneading and rolling. I started with a small bit and when I got a satisfactory color, I started working in the rest of it.



Unfortunately, I don't think I could work fast enough for the fondant as it began to dry up. It was very stiff as well and I couldn't quite get it pliable enough to look as elegant as it does on those wedding cakes we all see. Good thing I was making a small cake! And it's only for fun anyway! Think the birthday boy will like it?

Thursday, July 9, 2009

Another Red Velvet Cake!

As per request, by another friend, it is yet again time for a red velvet birthday cake! This one has a bit more of my gaudy decorating. Hey! I'm trying, ok?! ;)