Comments on: The Wedding Cake – 1

By: Rosie

Rosie — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 20:22:19 +0000

I have faith in you Wendy I know you can do it. Can’t wait to hear what you think of your new book

Rosie x

By: Wendy

Wendy — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 08:52:30 +0000

Johanna – The cool blender is definitely going to be a key element, I reckon.

David – Well, I’m sure there will be a few tales to tell. I’ve got a long way to go!

Rosa – Thanks for the encouragement. Heartened to hear my panic is not unusual.

By: Rosa

Rosa — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:32:36 +0000

Wendy, I’ve baked a few wedding cakes in my lifetime and there is always a moment when you deeply regret having offered to do it in the first place. Then it all turns out and you feel incredibly proud. Definitely go with the mixer, though – what’s this about beating by hand??

By: David Hall

David Hall — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:51:32 +0000

Great mixer and I love Faye’s paintings. Looking forward to hearing about the wedding cake adventures!

Cheers
David

By: Johanna

Johanna — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 11:36:03 +0000

Of course you can do it – with a cool mixer, good instructions and a test cake that looks very edible, I think you are on track!

By: Wendy

Wendy — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 20:06:56 +0000

Virginia – Thank you for the advice. Will check that out immediately!

Shona – You have such an organised mind! Aw, I miss you. Had a look in Farm and Household at the weekend and they have a huge selection of tins. Just waiting for “The Cake Bible” to arrive to tell me how big a tin I need. And I’ll be using Organic eggs and butter. Not sure about flour. Will see what the bible says.

By: Shona Davidson

Shona Davidson — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:26:59 +0000

I think you should buy the cake tin now. They have a good selection of cake tins in Farm and Household across from Morrison’s petrol station, as well as plastic tubs for storing the cake and baking parchment. I also think you should start practising with the right quantities for 25 people. This way you know that you will actually get it right rather than having to scale up the quantities and then get it wrong. Also, consider being consistent with the type of butter, flour, eggs etc each time you have a go. Are you buying organic? Is this too much detail?!

By: Virginia

Virginia — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:36:00 +0000

Have you tested the temperature of your oven? From your description, your oven might be running cold.

On the off chance you don’t know how to check: you can buy an oven thermometer at any cookware shop (I also see them at large grocery stores). Set the thermometer in your oven and set a temperature. Wait for it to preheat, then check the thermometer.

A good friend of mine thought she was hopeless at baking, but it turned out that her oven was simply running 75F cool.

By: Wendy

Wendy — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:58:34 +0000

Antonia – Thanks for the support!

Christina – Even if I end up having to order a cake from the local bakery, I know I’ll have learnt lots anyway!

Deb – Oh, that’s a really cute idea. Going to do just that.

Holler – Think you’re right. Practise is what’s required.

Helen – Hee hee. Yes, don’t think I’d look great in my dress with one massive arm!

Annemarie – The bride wants a simple white cake with a gold ribbon and fresh flowers. Just as well, I’m not very neat.

Lucy – I love the sound of the gold and the flowers too. And the mixer? I don’t want to return it!

Pixie – I meant me! I hate marmite but love twiglets.

By: Pixie

Pixie — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 06:27:33 +0000

Best of luck with the cake! I’m still trying to figure out how to make one myself. (umm, not for a wedding of course)

What a gorgeous invitation and I always loved your banner!

(oh and I’m confused about you being confused -marmite comment; i love both marmite and twiglets-hope that clears it up?)