I apologize for the long pause between posts, but we've been really sick around here. Sick with what, you might ask? Let's just say I was cleaning four throw up buckets out at the same time, in the middle of the night, all night long, while trying to avoid puking, myself. The four boys and I caught it from Jennabee who had the stomach bug the week prior. Two days of illness put me
way behind schedule. It was a blessing, however, that this happened on the weekend when Joe was around to help out during the day. Another blessing is that when my kids get sick, they get incredibly sweet and tender. All through the night the boys said things like, "Mom, thanks so much for taking care of us" and after having to get up again right after laying down, "Mom, I feel so sorry for you." Those thoughtful comments gave me the energy to keep going. Now that everyone is better and I've caught up with the basics (laundry, cooking, dishes), I'm ready to blog.
Jennabee turned three at the end of the month. Another cute cake, but if I was the cursing type, I know I would have uttered unspeakble things while frosting this cake. I don't mind baking cakes, even from scratch, but coating cakes with frosting makes me mutter and growl at myself. I need some professional tips that make it easier. Any cake decorators out there willing to share their frosting secrets?
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Sorry about the sickness. That is no fun. Your boys are so sweet, though.
OK, the cake is beautiful. Wow!
Cute cake!!! I just took a cake decorating class, and one of the tips they gave us was to freeze the cake a few hours before frosting it, and it makes it MUCH easier to frost (no cake crumbs get in the frosting). I actually tried it and it really works. The cake still tastes the same too.
Awesome cakes! Do you mind if I copy them for A's birthday this month? Whe nit comes to frosting, it does help for the cake to be completely cool or slightly frozen. Also, make sure you have plenty of frosting. It is easier to spread thick frosting than a thin layer. If I don't do homemade frosting, I'll use 2 things of frosting from the store. Cute cakes!
You cakes are so cute..even if they were frustrating. I wish I had expert advice but I am sure your abilities are far beyond mine!
The cake is adorable. Hard to believe Jannabee is already three! Hope everyone is feeling better now.
love the cakes, the throw up i can relate lately, must be going around! it stinks, sorry your going through it too. i know about cakes, what frosting tips do you need? can't believe she is so old already!!!=)
Ali,
My friend who makes all the really cute cakes freezs hers for 24 hours if possible before frosting. It turned out cute though. I am sorry to hear that you were all sick. Hopefully that means you won't get sick again this season. SO far so good for us I better knock on wood knowing my luck we will get sick at Thanksgiving or Christmas. Love ya
So sorry that you were all sick. Your cake is perfectly beautiful. Maybe you should offer tips to the rest of us!
so in answer to your question yes your right, do a first layer frosting, especially with chocolate cakes, and let it crust up a little and then frost it or another good secret is to freeze your cake after you bake it overnight and then pull it out of the freezer right before you frost it and frost it frozen. no flaking and as it defrosts, it's under the frosting and stays really moist!
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