A New Cake Class

I didn't realise that it had been quite so long since I last blogged, until I went through the photos of cakes that I have made, but haven't written about yet!  So, I might start off with the most recent and then make my way back.

Last weekend I spent two days at www.cakelovecouture.com.au learning how to make this two tiered cake.  It was a lot of fun to make, and I learned heaps.  I found that this class spent a lot longer on the preparation side than other classes that I have been to previously.  I have covered square cakes before, but the corners have always turned out a little rounded, and now I know why!  It's all to do with the super-smooth layer of ganache underneath.  It took me a while to get the hang of the corners, but I got there in the end.  I also learned some handy tips on how to tier the cakes so that they don't collapse, and how to get the 'ribbon' of pale fondant to go on in one strip.  The flowers were fun to make too - I will be making them again as they were really easy and look effective.  When I use some of my new tips on my next cake/s I will take photos along the way and share ideas.  

On another note, I have put in an entry form for the Perth Royal Show!  As this stage I will be trying decorated biscuits and a celebration cake.  Eeeek!  What have I gotten myself into???

-N-