Mmmmm Ganache!

Ganache is a mixture of dark chocolate melted with heavy cream, it is delicious and rich!

My favorite cake and my clients will agree with me is a double layer fudge cake filled and iced with ganache. I like to dip fresh strawberries into the ganache while it is warm and use them for a cake topper like so:

Remember those "got milk" commercials?

This cake would be PERFECT for it!

More strawberries dipped in ganache, I use a toothpick, and twirl it until it dries slightly, it only takes a few seconds to stop dripping. Then I stick the toothpick into a foam cake dummy.

Here's another version of the fudge filled with ganache and the strawberries only I iced it with almond buttercream. YUM!

Here's the recipe I use:

12 oz dark chocolate chips (by weight)

8 oz heavy cream. (don't you DARE go for the lighter stuff)

1 oz sugar (by weight)

1 tbsp butter (this is optional and gives it a shiny look. I leave it out because I like the matte look)

For an extra special treat, turn your mixer on high in check back in 10 mins . . . whipped ganache is literally worth dying for!

Teresa

Duff Fondant

I have always made my own fondant for cakes, mostly because I'm cheap and the Wilton Fondant tastes like plastic!

But . . . I have ALWAYS wanted to make a red cake and no one wants a mouth full of red buttercream.

That's hot! ;)

Because I shop at Michaels a lot, I couldn't help but notice Duff from Ace of Cakes has come out with his own line of products . . . namely Fondant!

It was 30% which made it $14 for 2 lbs.

The cheapskate said: "Dang it, I can't use my coupon!"

The cakerator said: "TRY IT!!!"

The cakerator won! They were out of red, so I dyed it myself. The first ting I noticed when I opened the tub was the smell . . . the smell of candy corn! YUM!

The taste was also of candy corn, not plastic like Wilton.

It rolled beautifully, was forgiving and colored nicely.

I rate it 9/10.

(I couldn't give it 10/10 because the cheapskate inside DEMANDS a lower price)

Definitely try it and HERE is a coupon!

Happy Caking,

Teresa

Let the Baking Begin!

After a nice summer break and lots of sunshine it's time to start the baking up again!

I'm excited to work on fall and winter weddings and try out some new ideas. I'm thinking sugar snowflakes, autums leaves, vines and poinsettas. Yes, all on cakes!

I am donating the proceeds from a couple wedding cakes this fall to Isaac Sintz.

This little man was diagnosed with Dravets Syndrome and he needs all the help he can get!

Happy Caking,

Teresa

Threadcakes

Threadcakes are cakes made with inspiration from a Threadless T-shirt.

Inspiration: Phascolarctos Cinereus

Threadcake:

Threadcakes are cakes made with inspiration from a Threadless T-shirt.

Inspiration: Ink Happens

Threadcake

Every year they have a contest, check our this years entries:

http://www.threadcakes.com/gallery/

Now, check our last years winners!

http://www.threadcakes.com/home/winners

Happy caking!

Teresa

Updated prices made simple!

Here's a list of my basic prices and special packages:

Buttercream - $3 a serving
Fondant - $4 a serving

Example: 3 tier round wedding cake (10" 8" 6") serves 78 = $234
3 tier square cake (10" 8" 6") serves 100 = $300

Free delivery from north Salt Lake to Draper on any cake over $50
All basic decor is included, extra for fondant/gumpaste flowers and figurines.
6" single layer smash cake free with any 2 tier birthday cake!
30% off groom's cakes when you book a wedding cake with me!

Serving chart per pan size and shape:
http://www.wilton.com/wedding/wedding-cakes/wedding-cake-data.cfm

Wedding cake structure ideas by servings:
http://www.wilton.com/cakes/tiered-cakes/serving-amounts-all.cfm

Email me your ideas and/or a picture and I will gladly give you a quote!
cakesbyteresa@hotmail.com

Happy caking,
Teresa

Give me a break!

I dove headfirst into wedding season and LOVED it! I juggled remodeling a house, working at the hospital and 3 little kiddos along with 1 wedding a weekend. Guess what? It was a bit much ;)

I pulled my ads offline and am taking July off for my house, kids and my sanity. I look forward to catching the end of wedding season in August, so until then it will only be pleasure baking.

Happy caking,
Teresa

Diamond Cutters!

Diamond cutters are a great way to add a diamond pattern to a cake. They can be purchased from Global Sugar Art online and only cost a few dollars a piece. You can purchase a simple diamond pattern or a double diamond. This creates a small diamond inside a larger one.

If you are using it on fondant you can press it gently as soon as the cake is covered.

For buttercream it must crust first. Gently press it into the cake and continue around until completely covered. If it is used before the buttercream crusts the frosting will come off onto the cutter.

Add dragees or flowers inside the diamonds or at the crossing spots.

Happy Caking,

Teresa