Practice makes perfect
I've always like to bake but haven't really had the time. With a back-to-back sabbatical and paternity leave, I've had the luxury of baking lots of cakes. And by lots, I mean 4. Considering I do the baking and decorating while Ian is sleeping, I think 4 is a lot. I could bake while he is awake but then I have to listen to him say "whatcha making mommy" and "want some" about a billion times. It's just not worth it. What I've ultimately discovered is that I enjoy trying new recipes and am pretty darn good at baking. But on the decorating side, I'm just ok. I need to spend more time smoothing the icing and such to ensure a better outcome. And I probably need some tools. I love the process though and I think with practice I will be much better. I'm looking forward to more excuses to practice!
Ian's birthday cake: dark chocolate cake with cream cheese icing and fondant dessert decorations (cake and icing are my go-to recipes)
6 comments:
All I can say is "YUM!" Do you have a go-to cookbook or website for recipes?
I tend to go to allrecipes.com but it depends on whether I'm just looking for any kind of cake or a specific flavor. I think a moist cake is critical but it's the filling and icing which makes all the difference. I typically use my imagination for the filling.
freakin incredible, Lori! Your decorating skills put most others to shame. The bee/flower cake is my favorite.
ps, how did you get the icing so smooth in Ian's first cake?
I like the flower/bee cake too and it was the easiest to make since I used a cookie cutter. The first cake was covered in fondant which is a nice, clean look but doesn't taste as good as buttercream. It's kind of a marshmallow taste.
Absolutely amazing, Lori! I think you might have yourself a second career in cake decorating! The Valentine's Day cake has my mouth watering. I could probably eat that whole thing if it were in front of me now!
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