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Cake Decorating: My very first sculpted cake
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My very first sculpted cake

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This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
Designer Handbag Cakes »
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Category: Cake Decorating

Type of item: Food

For: Women

Style: Cute, Funky, Casual

Materials

Vanilla cake with chocolate mousse filling covered with fondant.

What was your inspiration?

This class... the teacher- Thanks!!!!!!

What are you most proud of?

I love cooking but I really don't like baking. I think I have baked only a few times in my whole life. However I wanted to learn how to make realistic cakes and learn how to cover with fondant. This is my very first cake and I really tried to make it as realistic as possible. I am so so proud of making this, baking it and all.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Patience!!!!!

 

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swan lake on craftsy.com
swan lake
May 20, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
unbelievable. Good job. love it.
Janet Jacques on craftsy.com
Janet Jacques
May 20, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Omg I cant beleive this was your firsr cake. Its so realistic. Great job
R Watts on craftsy.com
R Watts
May 16, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Amazing! This is an inspirational work of art. You are extremely talented.
ettnelvi1460154 on craftsy.com
ettnelvi1460154
May 15, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
beautiful loved the way in which you showed a slice of the cake which has been cut out, nobody ever does that, great idea. cookery writers should use your example. Cake looks delicious inside as well as spectacular on the outside.
Redhead1946 on craftsy.com
Redhead1946
Apr 26, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I haven't signed up for this class, but after seeing your work, I think this may be my next project. You did a fabulous job!
SarahKay on craftsy.com
SarahKay
Apr 25, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Absolutely awesome! Can`t believe this is your first sculptured cake!
Kmp1961 on craftsy.com
Kmp1961
Apr 08, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Wow, you are a pro, you might have a career going here!
Cake Specialist on craftsy.com
Cake Specialist
Apr 03, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Very nice. Great job!
wootenmac1049038 on craftsy.com
wootenmac1049038
Mar 31, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Very good job.
arlene_ca1300824 on craftsy.com
arlene_ca1300824
Mar 27, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
You did an excellent job, this looks great
boladeduro on craftsy.com
boladeduro
Mar 26, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Wow, looks better than the real bag. Well done
Art by Reesa on craftsy.com
Art by Reesa
Mar 21, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
This is amazing! I just starting watching the online handbag class, and already I'm overwhelmed, but seeing you first sculpted cake gives me hope :-)
themodestlady on craftsy.com
themodestlady
Feb 28, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I am going to take this class. Beautiful....
BNie47@msn.com on craftsy.com
BNie47@msn.com
Feb 20, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful job!
lusciouscakes on craftsy.com
lusciouscakes
Feb 18, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
This is fabulous, how did you manage tp get the different shades of brown, was it with a spray gun?
wingged on craftsy.com
wingged
Feb 18, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
with a brush and color dust (chocolate brown, black and a brick color). I then buffed it with vegetable shortening.
jocake creation on craftsy.com
jocake creation
Feb 12, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
fantastic x
cakehobby on craftsy.com
cakehobby
Feb 09, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful job. It does look very leathery.
pvaldic on craftsy.com
pvaldic
Feb 06, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Awesome!!!!
sprince201013768 on craftsy.com
sprince201013768
Feb 06, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Awesome! Congatulations!
Sweet tea on craftsy.com
Sweet tea
Jan 31, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
What a fantastic first! Awesome job!
Artista on craftsy.com
Artista
Jan 30, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
WOW! Awesome!
KelilahsKreations on craftsy.com
KelilahsKreations
Jan 27, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Excellent work!
amsohat1188581 on craftsy.com
amsohat1188581
Jan 22, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Can't believe this is a cake,I'm inspired...
Kartoon Kakes on craftsy.com
Kartoon Kakes
Jan 21, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Looks so real! Hope my first time sculpted cake comes out as nice!
Keva1 on craftsy.com
Keva1
Jan 19, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Impressive!
ludette on craftsy.com
ludette
Jan 18, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Wow this is very nice and for a first timer you did an awesome job
gigisdeli1161383 on craftsy.com
gigisdeli1161383
Jan 17, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Absolutely beautiful!! Great Job!!!
doodlepops on craftsy.com
doodlepops
Jan 17, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Great job!!!
golfergal on craftsy.com
golfergal
Jan 16, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
OMG!!! This is amazing and for your first cake, I am so impressed! Do you have the "bug" now to make more? I can't believe how great this turned out for someone who hadn't worked with fondant before! Did you buy the alligator mold? I've been thinking of getting it...but, it's pricey..Congrats on your cake! I love it!
wingged on craftsy.com
wingged
Jan 17, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks so much. I actually have gotten the bug. I am taking several other courses on etsy, so lets see how I do. I bought the alligator mold and it is amazing! Truly makes the difference. Other molds are very repetitive and do not look so realistic. It is worth buying.
pamz9@hotmail.com on craftsy.com
pamz9@hotmail.com
Jan 16, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
wow, this is amazing !
KathieLee on craftsy.com
KathieLee
Jan 16, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
That is AWESOME!!
Figarodt on craftsy.com
Figarodt
Jan 16, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Wow! So realistic, unbeliebable.
nadyatk on craftsy.com
nadyatk
Jan 16, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Stunning!!
dzamora on craftsy.com
dzamora
Jan 15, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Thank you for the mousse recipe, I will have to give it a try. Again your cake looks fantastic, can't wait to see more.
wingged on craftsy.com
wingged
Jan 16, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
You are welcome. Missed the instructions : using a mixer, start on low speed until well combined. Then, switch to high speed and whip the pudding until thick and fluffy. Ifmousse is too thick, mix in a little bit of heavy cream or milkto reach desired consistency. Good luck and let me know how you like it!
dzamora on craftsy.com
dzamora
Jan 15, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I do have a question with the mouse filling how did you find that worked for you once it came time to carve?
wingged on craftsy.com
wingged
Jan 15, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
I only did one "line" of meringue buttercream dam so at the top of the purse where I carved out more cake It was kind of messy. However I managed to make it work.
wingged on craftsy.com
wingged
Jan 15, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Sorry.... I hit enter and posted the comment without finishing it...... I suggest you make two lines of meringue buttercream like Elisa suggests. I am not at all experienced in baking cakes and realized later that I had missed that part of the instruction. I learned now hahaha.
wingged on craftsy.com
wingged
Jan 15, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
BTW the recipe for the mousse filling was delicious and really easy: whip up 500 ml ( 1/2 Liter) of whipping cream with one small package of chocolate instant pudding.... that is it!
dzamora on craftsy.com
dzamora
Jan 15, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Fantastic, it really does look like a real handbag!
EnjaysOccasions on craftsy.com
EnjaysOccasions
Jan 15, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
oh my word!! that is fantastic and your first sculpted cake!! I hope you are totally proud of yourself!! Well done!!.x
marblecin1166012 on craftsy.com
marblecin1166012
Jan 14, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful!
madamesouffle on craftsy.com
madamesouffle
Jan 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Hi, that is amazing! If that's your first time...it's fabulous. Looks like a handbag I'd like to buy..or bite.
jackye on craftsy.com
jackye
Jan 12, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Awesome!
mcakingmecrazy on craftsy.com
mcakingmecrazy
Jan 12, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
That's awesome!!
jtflores81140591 on craftsy.com
jtflores81140591
Jan 12, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Fabulous! Looks amazing for your first time WOW!
koni_kk1109084 on craftsy.com
koni_kk1109084
Jan 12, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Lovely now i have to have this tutorial!!!
cateringone on craftsy.com
cateringone
Jan 12, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
FAB-U-LOUS!!!!! You have the gift! Look to see more from you!
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carlaj011166342
Jan 12, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I cannot believe that someone would go to all of the trouble to putting this cake together and then letting people actually eat it> Gives new meaning to the saying: "...having your cake and eating it, too."
CakeBarn on craftsy.com
CakeBarn
Jan 12, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
wow!! I am soooo impressed!! Great job!!
sharonscott12 on craftsy.com
sharonscott12
Jan 12, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Fantastic!
Sweet Ideas on craftsy.com
Sweet Ideas
Jan 11, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
You are very talented and have an God sent gift "Crafty HANDS" Don"t miss out on your calling!
wingged on craftsy.com
wingged
Jan 12, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Wow thanks so much
Cakealicious on craftsy.com
Cakealicious
Jan 11, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
That is really wonderful, you have done a great job!!!
lachulita on craftsy.com
lachulita
Jan 11, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
OMG is this your first sculped cake nooo way your kidding me great job!!
Glowpearl on craftsy.com
Glowpearl
Jan 11, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
WOW! Fantastic, beautifil, looks real. You did great.
aimee.gas561791 on craftsy.com
aimee.gas561791
Jan 11, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
This is just fantastic!!!! What a GREAT job you did!!!
joe luvs shoes on craftsy.com
joe luvs shoes
Jan 11, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
this is fantastic, great job.
Expressbydesign on craftsy.com
Expressbydesign
Jan 10, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful !
Sheila Zachariae on craftsy.com
Sheila Zachariae
Craftsy Instructor
Jan 10, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
That's just unbelievable!
NiceThreads on craftsy.com
NiceThreads
Jan 10, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
OMGoodness!
dganna on craftsy.com
dganna
Jan 10, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
That is AMAZING!! And your first cake, too! You are obviously very much gifted! Congratulations!
BabyMJ on craftsy.com
BabyMJ
Jan 10, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
nice

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