>A great tipis to use Duff Decorating Cake Graffiti, Silver, 1.5-Ounce. I gave it a nice coat of the silver spray and it looked fabulous. The spray works really well for small pieces that you can color before putting the design together. (for the deep metal color your fondant grey before spraying. (See "Tricks of the Trade" for more details.) ... VIEW POST
Ribbon and Flower Wedding Cake
This wedding cake was covered in clear sanding sugar which gave it a shimmering look. I loved the fresh flowers and the ribbon! ... VIEW POST
Christmas Tree Cupcakes
These are a double treat, this is a cupcake (any size) topped with a cake ball and then covered in frosting. Without the cake ball to support it the frosting would not hold its shape. (I make the cake ball with crumbled cake and frosting.) I first make the cake ball in a triangle shape that is large enough that it blends down into the cupcake (almost to the sides) and then put that combination in the fridge to set. Once the cupcake and cake ball are firm I take a bag of frosting with a swirl ... VIEW POST
Pokemon
Of course my boys were all jealous that this wasn't made for them! My cheat here was using cardboard as the tail, I just covered it with fondant :). To make Pokemon I used a rice crispy base (go HERE for more details on RC figures) and Homemade Marshmallow Fondant (go HERE for my favorite recipe.) ... VIEW POST
Tinkerbell
One of my favorites! In this photo she is still lodged in the stick of butter I had her drying in. I made a Rice Crispy head and torso on a popsicle stick which I let dry over night before covering with fondant. The wings are two separate parts that I made with Wiltons Melts and attached with a bit of royal icing. Recipes and Instructions for Fondant, Rice Crispy Base are under "Tricks of the Trade." ... VIEW POST
Coconut Pecan Frosting (!)
This is so good- its not overly sweet and has such a great texture. Not sticky but has just that hint of caramel. Seriously can eat this with a spoon! 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk 1 1/2 cups sugar 3/4 c butter 4-5 egg yolks slightly beaten 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 (7 ounce) package shredded coconut 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans Place everything except coconut and pecans in a sauce pan and cook over medium heat (stirring constantly) until golden brown and thickened. At the coconut ... VIEW POST