I saw something like it in a cake decoration book at Borders and then when I went back for a second look, it was gone. The cake itself is Hershey's Perfectly Chocolate cake in an 8" and 9" pan. For the icing I used shortening instead of butter (which I prefer) and clear imitation vanilla to keep it as white as possible, stirred in with powdered sugar. I pressed coconut into it after the fact.
The cake represents my first experience with Marzipan and paste coloring, which I used for the coal and scarf.
That's a wonderful cake, Michael! You can't look at it without smiling. Are you sure you're a beginner, or are you food-hustling us? 😉
Way to go! Carol -- "Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say, 'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.' Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."
I saw something like it in a cake decoration book at Borders and then when I went back for a second look, it was gone. The cake itself is Hershey's Perfectly Chocolate cake in an 8" and 9" pan. For the icing I used shortening instead of butter (which I prefer) and clear imitation vanilla to keep it as white as possible, stirred in with powdered sugar. I pressed coconut into it after the fact.
The cake represents my first experience with Marzipan and paste coloring, which I used for the coal and scarf.
Michael
Great job for your first!
Luckily, not many people laid eyes on my first decorated cake. It was no where as neat or cute as yours.
Keep it up, you have a knack for this kind of thing. Beware though... cake decorating is an addictive hobby :-)
I saw something like it in a cake decoration book at Borders and then when I went back for a second look, it was gone. The cake itself is Hershey's Perfectly Chocolate cake in an 8" and 9" pan. For the icing I used shortening instead of butter (which I prefer) and clear imitation vanilla to keep it as white as possible, stirred in with powdered sugar. I pressed coconut into it after the fact.
The cake represents my first experience with Marzipan and paste coloring, which I used for the coal and scarf.
Michael
Most excellent! Just as cute as can be 🙂 Darn, you aren't going to slice it, are you?
: I saw something like it in a cake decoration book at : Borders and then when I went back for a second look, : it was gone. The cake itself is Hershey's Perfectly : Chocolate cake in an 8" and 9" pan. For the icing I : used shortening instead of butter (which I prefer) : and clear imitation vanilla to keep it as white as : possible, stirred in with powdered sugar. I pressed : coconut into it after the fact.
: The cake represents my first experience with Marzipan : and paste coloring, which I used for the coal and : scarf.
WOW! Most impressive. The marzipan scarf is a nice touch. What a spectacular effort! Almost makes me want to take up cake decorating again :-)
Thanks for all the kind words! There's nothing left but his forehead now. Haha. The family didn't care for the taste of the marzipan, and I couldn't much blame them. It's not a bad taste but not stunningly delicious, either.
I'm planning another one now. The planning is a lot of fun in itself. I've been studying how to make flowers... A very Happy New Year to everybody!
Thanks for all the kind words! There's nothing left but his forehead now. Haha. The family didn't care for the taste of the marzipan, and I couldn't much blame them. It's not a bad taste but not stunningly delicious, either
I don't care for marzipan either, but there's red dye and then there's red dye. Some taste bitter when used for a dark red color, as opposed to pink. I don't recall which brand/type is best for dark red.
Loved the cake! Carol -- "Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say, 'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.' Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."
Wow, I love it! ha. A woman just opened a cake decorating store up the street from me, I signed up to take classes. She said she's an award winner. I actually love marzipan, my favorite is marzipan with chocolate.
