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

Perfect Pan Coating!

I would say the biggest difference between an okay cake and a perfectly smooth cake is the pan coating. If the pan is prepped correctly, then it can be flipped out of the pan right and it will be smooth. Wilton makes a great pan coating that only costs about $3 a bottle. I got tired of running to the store because I ran out, so I found this and have used it religiously!

Equal parts flour, vegetable oil and shortening.

1 cup of each will fill a large cereal bowel and last through several wedding cakes.

I store mine in a tupperware bowel in the fridge. I personally know it lasts for months, but I don't know about longer because I go through it so fast ;).

Happy caking,

Teresa