http://cakesdusoleil.blogspot.com/True Artistry in Cakesennoreply@blogger.com (Jacque)Fri, 25 May 2012 16:33:56 PDTBloggertag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840649512968072847660125noreply@blogger.comnoCake Decorating, Cakes, Recipes, Art, Photography, Weddings, Cake Forums, Baking, Design, Poetryhttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/http://creativecommons.org/images/public/somerights20.gifCakesdusoleilhttp://feedburner.google.comSubscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesSubscribe with PlusmoSubscribe with The Free DictionarySubscribe with Bitty BrowserSubscribe with Live.comSubscribe with Excite MIXSubscribe with WebwagSubscribe with Podcast ReadySubscribe with WikioSubscribe with Daily Rotationhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cakesdusoleil/~3/b0zSkcYz4CE/black-cherry-fudge.htmlBlack cherry fudgefudgecandyCake Recipesnoreply@blogger.com (Jacque)Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:24:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406495129680728476.post-43500211772490746872012-02-14T09:24:13.141-06:00 This recipe begin as an experiment.  Having found fresh black cherry juice at the market, I began to search for recipes including it as an ingredient. I found very few.   But the taste of the juice was so good, I just had to try to use it in a recipe,  especially with Valentine's Day on the calendar!   I started by working with my old tried and true "Never Fail" fudge recipe 3<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Cakesdusoleil?a=b0zSkcYz4CE:o6uf6SJyxo0:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Cakesdusoleil?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Cakesdusoleil/~4/b0zSkcYz4CE" height="1" width="1"/>http://cakesdusoleil.blogspot.com/2012/02/black-cherry-fudge.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cakesdusoleil/~3/oNSFaEZFsWc/how-to-make-gumpaste-teacup.htmlgumpaste teacupchristmas cookies. cakesdusoleilteacupsnoreply@blogger.com (Jacque)Sat, 31 Dec 2011 13:59:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406495129680728476.post-79350615920776788302011-12-31T15:59:38.896-06:00 How to Make a Gumpaste Teacup The process for making a gumpaste teacup is a simple one. Howevee, it does take some time; so if you need a teacup for a cake tomorrow, you may want to rethink your design. The gumpaste will be very fragile until completely dry, so allow yourself several days to complete the cup. Supplies Needed: Gumpaste Paper Pattern Fondant Roller7<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Cakesdusoleil?a=oNSFaEZFsWc:4N-Xr_IkzCI:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Cakesdusoleil?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Cakesdusoleil/~4/oNSFaEZFsWc" height="1" width="1"/>http://cakesdusoleil.blogspot.com/2011/12/how-to-make-gumpaste-teacup.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cakesdusoleil/~3/wW9t_B_f-p0/key-lime-cookie-christmas-tree.htmlKey Lime cut out cookiesKey lime cookie treechristmas cookies. cakesdusoleilnoreply@blogger.com (Jacque)Sun, 04 Dec 2011 18:25:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406495129680728476.post-1211860327754856372011-12-31T15:29:56.995-06:00 Key Lime Cookie Tree Ingredients and Supplies Cookies ·                        1 cup butter (no substitutes) ·                        1/2 cup sugar ·                        1/4 cup Nellie and Joes’ key lime juice ·                        1 teaspoon vanilla ·                        2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour ·                        ¼  cup confectioner’s sugar ·2<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Cakesdusoleil?a=wW9t_B_f-p0:zCACDMq3gEw:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Cakesdusoleil?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Cakesdusoleil/~4/wW9t_B_f-p0" height="1" width="1"/>http://cakesdusoleil.blogspot.com/2011/12/key-lime-cookie-christmas-tree.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cakesdusoleil/~3/FXiN6lYxVew/victorian-style-gilded-gumpaste-fruit.htmlCake DecoratingVictorian cakesugar craft tutorialsnoreply@blogger.com (Jacque)Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:49:00 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406495129680728476.post-90766636350480830532011-11-15T11:26:15.608-06:00 Victorian style Gilded Gumpaste Fruit Supplies Firm Gumpaste Green Royal Icing in Piping Bag Cornstarch Red, Green, Orange and Brown Gel Colors Gold, Silver, Champagne, Copper, Super Pearl luster dusts Gum Glue Assorted Plastic Fruit PME cutter or Pizza cutter Scissors Wire cutters Everclear Brushes 32 gauge wire 28 gauge white covered wire White floral tape ______________1<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Cakesdusoleil?a=FXiN6lYxVew:wWDddyU3sMg:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Cakesdusoleil?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Cakesdusoleil/~4/FXiN6lYxVew" height="1" width="1"/>http://cakesdusoleil.blogspot.com/2011/11/victorian-style-gilded-gumpaste-fruit.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cakesdusoleil/~3/yelmFlBIh1E/witches-pumpkin-heads-and-black-cats.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jacque)Mon, 17 Oct 2011 20:56:00 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406495129680728476.post-75724786537638503342011-10-17T15:45:22.942-05:00 Witches, pumpkin heads, and black cats, Scary spooks and black bats, Oh it's Halloween! Halloween's the night You dress up like a sight To give your friends a fright Look out, it's Halloween! Halloween night is the night When fearful things are seen Look out! Look out! It's Halloween !!! 2<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/Cakesdusoleil?a=QGy5b4L3"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/Cakesdusoleil?d=41" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Cakesdusoleil/~4/yelmFlBIh1E" height="1" width="1"/>http://cakesdusoleil.blogspot.com/2008/10/witches-pumpkin-heads-and-black-cats.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cakesdusoleil/~3/ewBdFKXF5h4/designing-women-choose-books.htmlStacked Book CakesBook CakesBooksCakesdusoleilnoreply@blogger.com (Jacque)Tue, 06 Sep 2011 11:54:00 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406495129680728476.post-43988175874376945352011-09-06T14:56:26.743-05:00 I make many cakes and each one takes an extraordinary amount to time to design and execute. But sometimes the client already has a specific details already in mind; to which I endeavor to create a design that ties those aspects together into a cohesive cake presentation. It is always fun and challenging: but some clients, from children to adults, have such wonderful and sentimental 2nonoreply@blogger.com (Jacque)Stacked Book Cakes, Book Cakes, Books, Cakesdusoleil<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Cakesdusoleil?a=ewBdFKXF5h4:LSdW95juWM4:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Cakesdusoleil?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Cakesdusoleil/~4/ewBdFKXF5h4" height="1" width="1"/>http://cakesdusoleil.blogspot.com/2011/09/designing-women-choose-books.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cakesdusoleil/~3/LiFVd66ktuc/sugarpaste-belt-western-style.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jacque)Wed, 10 Aug 2011 12:10:00 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406495129680728476.post-278524827302328142011-08-10T14:10:19.372-05:00 Belt Buckle Tutorial Gray Colored Firm Gumpaste Fondant Roller Oval Cutter Textured Roller, Impression Mat, or Stamp Mini Texas Cutter Gum Glue ( 1/4 tsp Tylose with 1 Tbsp hot Water) Small bead mold Gold and Silver Highlighter mixed with Everclear Art Brushes Script alphabet Tappits cutters ( opt) 6<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Cakesdusoleil?a=LiFVd66ktuc:lrrUClf3brg:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Cakesdusoleil?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Cakesdusoleil/~4/LiFVd66ktuc" height="1" width="1"/>http://cakesdusoleil.blogspot.com/2011/08/sugarpaste-belt-western-style.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cakesdusoleil/~3/0mJj2hNPWFc/footprints-in-sand.htmlSummer CakesCakesdusoleilnoreply@blogger.com (Jacque)Tue, 12 Jul 2011 06:59:00 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406495129680728476.post-65802472388366795882011-07-12T08:59:23.190-05:00 This cake is a walk on the beach, so to speak! Ingredients Cake Covered in Ivory Fondant Granulated Sugar Demera Sugar ECG Frosted Lemon Luster Dust ECG Sombrero Luster Dust Super Pearl Dust, Food Grade small amount of ivory fondant Small amounts of  bright blue, hot pink and orange gumpaste Piping Gel Tools Card Stock Scissors SugarCraft Gun with smallest Cord disk 0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Cakesdusoleil?a=0mJj2hNPWFc:M7tZfTI0BpY:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Cakesdusoleil?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Cakesdusoleil/~4/0mJj2hNPWFc" height="1" width="1"/>http://cakesdusoleil.blogspot.com/2011/07/footprints-in-sand.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cakesdusoleil/~3/MRSQDk9Ga5s/sparkling-summer-sugar-cookies.htmlSugar CookiesFairy Flower CookiesCake Recipesnoreply@blogger.com (Jacque)Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:23:00 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406495129680728476.post-13440746901423153022011-06-16T16:47:23.165-05:00 Sparkling Summer Sugar Cookies Ingredients Butter Cookie Dough 1 cup butter, softened 1/4 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 tsp salt ( omit if using salted butter) 1 egg 1/2 tsp vanilla 2-3 drops orange oil  2 cups+2 Tblsp all purpose flour 1/3 cup finely ground pecans or almonds Large Gumdrops ( discard the black ) Colored Sanding sugar With an electric 2<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Cakesdusoleil?a=MRSQDk9Ga5s:6xllnkaB3qA:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Cakesdusoleil?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Cakesdusoleil/~4/MRSQDk9Ga5s" height="1" width="1"/>http://cakesdusoleil.blogspot.com/2011/06/sparkling-summer-sugar-cookies.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cakesdusoleil/~3/iV-Iqktguo8/lifes-beach.htmlBeach themed cake tutorialnoreply@blogger.com (Jacque)Mon, 06 Jun 2011 15:35:00 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406495129680728476.post-47800046053545519412011-06-06T17:35:57.300-05:00 Summer is Here and Time for Fun in the Sun! This is a tutorial to create your own little beach on top of your next Summer themed cake. You will need: 1/2 lb gumpaste Bright colored Americolor Gels Fondant Roller and Board Cornstarch Woodgrain Textured Roller (opt) Nesting set of round cutters 1-1/2" square cutter PME wheel cutter Window Cutter (opt) Sharp knife or exacto 5<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Cakesdusoleil?a=iV-Iqktguo8:V_Rgj9cW548:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Cakesdusoleil?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Cakesdusoleil/~4/iV-Iqktguo8" height="1" width="1"/>http://cakesdusoleil.blogspot.com/2011/06/lifes-beach.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cakesdusoleil/~3/PcbNkdfJGS0/conquering-dragon.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jacque)Tue, 17 May 2011 05:58:00 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406495129680728476.post-46954416962096468412011-05-17T07:58:13.902-05:00 One of my favorite tasks is to make birthday cakes for my great-nephews. At our family Christmas gathering, my 6 year (soon to be 7 year old.) nephew, Ryan, approached me. "I know what I want for my birthday cake" he said shyly. "Oh yeah? What would you like?" I asked innocently. " A Bakugan" he gushed excitedly. " A What?!" I asked With the look of unbridled excitement, he gushed 7<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Cakesdusoleil?a=PcbNkdfJGS0:v9uXCpnIHB8:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Cakesdusoleil?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Cakesdusoleil/~4/PcbNkdfJGS0" height="1" width="1"/>http://cakesdusoleil.blogspot.com/2011/05/conquering-dragon.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cakesdusoleil/~3/wpV-D8ziTIw/coloring-fondant-to-deep-hues.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jacque)Mon, 25 Apr 2011 19:10:00 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406495129680728476.post-17362576805175925382011-12-27T21:45:04.364-06:00 One of the biggest challenges I had when I started working with fondant was how to get a deep red, blue or black.  I usually ended up with a big sticky mess, finally deciding to go to the cake supply store and buy the premade colored fondant.   Using a large amount of gel can change the consistency of your fondant. Others who have tried using only powdered cake colors find it 1<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Cakesdusoleil?a=wpV-D8ziTIw:MnYxnwyJPNA:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Cakesdusoleil?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Cakesdusoleil/~4/wpV-D8ziTIw" height="1" width="1"/>http://cakesdusoleil.blogspot.com/2011/04/coloring-fondant-to-deep-hues.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cakesdusoleil/~3/_oHZe5Bm5w8/happy-easter-to-you.htmlEaster EggsEaster Moon PiesEaster Egg Marshmallow Piesnoreply@blogger.com (Jacque)Fri, 22 Apr 2011 20:51:00 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406495129680728476.post-16928019185693294902011-04-22T22:58:40.819-05:00 Easter Egg Marshmallow Pies This Easter, I wanted to put something special into my grandchildren's Easter baskets. I tried to think of something that they might like to eat, yet different than a sugar cookie. Then remembering my favorite Moon Pie treats as a child, I pondered just how to recreate them using an Easter theme. Since these needed to be made 0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Cakesdusoleil?a=_oHZe5Bm5w8:5g791SlqIM8:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Cakesdusoleil?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Cakesdusoleil/~4/_oHZe5Bm5w8" height="1" width="1"/>http://cakesdusoleil.blogspot.com/2011/04/happy-easter-to-you.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cakesdusoleil/~3/dYNxn6F6szg/flowering-cupcakes.htmlstrawberry cakeCupcakesflowering cupcakesdecorators frostingnoreply@blogger.com (Jacque)Sun, 17 Apr 2011 13:01:00 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406495129680728476.post-12216790868827234232011-04-17T15:03:45.839-05:00 Flowering Cupcakes You will need: 5 plastic disposable piping bags with couplers Piping tubes # 102, #104, #9, #66, #349 Rose, Moss green, Yellow, and Purple coloring pastes. *Cupcakes **Decorator Frosting Remove 1 cup of icing and place in a separate bowl. Cover with plastic wrap. Divide the remainder of icing into 4 equal parts into four separate bowls. Color each of them, 2<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Cakesdusoleil?a=dYNxn6F6szg:K2DdvV3_qWE:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Cakesdusoleil?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Cakesdusoleil/~4/dYNxn6F6szg" height="1" width="1"/>http://cakesdusoleil.blogspot.com/2011/04/flowering-cupcakes.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cakesdusoleil/~3/816u-gQJ1gI/vanity-set-in-sugar.htmlVanity SetGumpaste mirrornoreply@blogger.com (Jacque)Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:56:00 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406495129680728476.post-83142699420506463752011-03-31T15:56:34.405-05:00 Supplies Firm Gumpaste- colored ivory, light pink, deep pink Fondant roller and Board Cornstarch Gum Glue Ateco Circle Cutters Sizes 2-1/2" and two graduated larger sizes. ( approx 2-7/8", 3-1/4") 3" Craft Mirror Slim Bamboo Skewer 3" round Garrett Frill cutter #12 Piping tube Toothpicks Styrofoam Board Scissors Pme Wheel Cutter or Pizza Cutter Gold Lustre Dust Lemon4<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Cakesdusoleil?a=816u-gQJ1gI:j__RtWC66eM:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Cakesdusoleil?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Cakesdusoleil/~4/816u-gQJ1gI" height="1" width="1"/>http://cakesdusoleil.blogspot.com/2011/03/vanity-set-in-sugar.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cakesdusoleil/~3/yuNDwAB5fgw/how-to-make-sugarpaste-butterflies.htmlGumpaste Butterflysugar artnoreply@blogger.com (Jacque)Thu, 24 Mar 2011 21:09:00 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406495129680728476.post-18913518628353736662011-03-24T23:09:24.940-05:00 These little gumpaste butterflies make a lovely addition to a floral cake topper. They are made on wire to easily insert into your topper. Supplies Gumpaste Fondant Roller And Board Cornstarch Patchwork Cutters #20 Covered Wire Wire Cutters Gum Glue Edible Markers Non Toxic Pastels Instructions Using wirecutters, cut 12<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Cakesdusoleil?a=yuNDwAB5fgw:4h_ylfEb8AE:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Cakesdusoleil?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Cakesdusoleil/~4/yuNDwAB5fgw" height="1" width="1"/>http://cakesdusoleil.blogspot.com/2011/03/how-to-make-sugarpaste-butterflies.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cakesdusoleil/~3/U3JyNhyh8Yw/sugarbabies-anne-geddes-style.htmlflower babiessugar babiesnoreply@blogger.com (Jacque)Fri, 18 Mar 2011 08:13:00 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406495129680728476.post-58061705079978194462011-03-18T15:53:52.004-05:00 Sugar Babies (Anne Geddes Style) by Jacque Benson Supplies and Tools needed: Gumpaste Gum Glue Embroidery Scissors Roller Gumpaste Board Small Baby Face Mold Ball tools Petal and leaf veiners (opt) Hat Pin Yellow, Kelly Green, Carnation Pink petal dusts Fine brushes for petal dusting 6” Fondant Covered Cardboard Circle Dendrobium OR Daffodil Cutters 4” leaf cutters DENDROBIUM DAFFODIL 4<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Cakesdusoleil?a=U3JyNhyh8Yw:6eecmXubGhU:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Cakesdusoleil?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Cakesdusoleil/~4/U3JyNhyh8Yw" height="1" width="1"/>http://cakesdusoleil.blogspot.com/2011/03/sugarbabies-anne-geddes-style.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cakesdusoleil/~3/JX7TMskCjaE/st-paddys-day-pistachio-candy.htmlSt Patricks DaycandyCake Recipesnoreply@blogger.com (Jacque)Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:36:00 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406495129680728476.post-36256711660242756982011-03-17T12:55:10.398-05:00 Ingredients:                1 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk 1 3.5oz pkg pistachio pudding mix                             6 oz bag flaked coconut                                                          2T butter or margarine, melted (1 ounce) 8 oz cream cheese, softened   2 cups finely chopped pistachios 5 ½ -6 cups sifted confectioners' sugar 1 drop leaf 2<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Cakesdusoleil?a=JX7TMskCjaE:OKMIA3VHMkU:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Cakesdusoleil?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Cakesdusoleil/~4/JX7TMskCjaE" height="1" width="1"/>http://cakesdusoleil.blogspot.com/2011/03/st-paddys-day-pistachio-candy.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cakesdusoleil/~3/w_gkKS-1MNg/doweling-cake-with-poly-straws.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jacque)Wed, 09 Mar 2011 10:55:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406495129680728476.post-71963135456267625232011-03-09T12:55:32.399-06:00 When  you are making a tiered cake, supporting your tiers is a must toprevent your cake from collapsing. Recently, A & H Cake Design started offering Poly-Dowels. They were quite easy to use and can be used for many purposes. One use is to support your tiered cake.First make sure your tiers are very level. Now, begin by cutting a wax paper circle the size of your upper tier. Center on Bottom3<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Cakesdusoleil?a=w_gkKS-1MNg:Zklx-SP2g54:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Cakesdusoleil?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Cakesdusoleil/~4/w_gkKS-1MNg" height="1" width="1"/>http://cakesdusoleil.blogspot.com/2011/03/doweling-cake-with-poly-straws.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cakesdusoleil/~3/KcLZCRUExws/dreaming-of-spring.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jacque)Thu, 17 Feb 2011 15:22:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406495129680728476.post-52989200413911755852011-02-17T17:22:16.117-06:00 I am SO ready for spring. I know there are a few weeks left of winter. But even if there is snow on the ground and very few flowers to be seen, I can at least create a few of my own, can't I? Flowers on a cake can create wonderful dimension.   I want to share just how I create some interesting flowers on a cake. 2 Dimensional Fondant Flowers Tulips Take two shades of pink fondant, roll7<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Cakesdusoleil?a=KcLZCRUExws:R4OsfzB6OYU:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Cakesdusoleil?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Cakesdusoleil/~4/KcLZCRUExws" height="1" width="1"/>http://cakesdusoleil.blogspot.com/2011/02/dreaming-of-spring.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cakesdusoleil/~3/vbG4OaZ9Ntk/sweetheart-cookies.htmlValentines DayCookiesSweetheart cookiesnoreply@blogger.com (Jacque)Wed, 09 Feb 2011 07:50:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406495129680728476.post-90929209660030973772011-02-09T18:02:36.481-06:00 Ready for Valentine's Day? Here is a simple Jam-filled Butter cookie that is easy to make. They look beautiful and taste delicious! Sweetheart Cookies Ingredients Butter Cookie Dough 1 cup butter, softened1/4 cup light brown sugar1/2 cup granulated sugar1/4 tsp salt ( omit if using salted butter)1 egg1/2 tsp vanilla2-3 drops orange oil 2 cups+2 Tblsp all purpose flour1/3 cup finely ground 7<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Cakesdusoleil?a=vbG4OaZ9Ntk:l3f3cWUx85c:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Cakesdusoleil?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Cakesdusoleil/~4/vbG4OaZ9Ntk" height="1" width="1"/>http://cakesdusoleil.blogspot.com/2011/02/sweetheart-cookies.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cakesdusoleil/~3/yI7HOlhXicA/katharine-hepburn-brownies.htmlValentines Daybrowniesnoreply@blogger.com (Jacque)Wed, 02 Feb 2011 15:50:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406495129680728476.post-63192545693856352812011-02-02T17:50:45.956-06:00 I can remember the first time I tasted a brownie. In my mind, heaven no longer consisted of streets of gold --it was paved with delicious chewy chocolate brownies!!Years later, when store bought brownies and brownie mixes hit the supermarket shelves, I always felt let down after tasting them.  They were a gooey chocolate mess. In 2003, Gourmet magazine published a recipe for brownies- It was a 5<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Cakesdusoleil?a=yI7HOlhXicA:oQE_T0bbUgs:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Cakesdusoleil?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Cakesdusoleil/~4/yI7HOlhXicA" height="1" width="1"/>http://cakesdusoleil.blogspot.com/2011/02/katharine-hepburn-brownies.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cakesdusoleil/~3/bn2Z_rU0rNs/very-special-60th-anniversary.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jacque)Tue, 11 Jan 2011 10:16:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406495129680728476.post-66068798489131967562011-04-02T12:42:18.910-05:00   The holidays were especially busy and exciting this year!   My parents, Jack and Betty Savage, celebrated their 60th anniversary. Many people these days wonder how a marriage can last for 60 years. If you knew my parents, then you would know how. They were just meant for each other. My parents have 3 children- My two older brothers, Lauren and10<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Cakesdusoleil?a=bn2Z_rU0rNs:7iXBxP9JN8M:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Cakesdusoleil?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Cakesdusoleil/~4/bn2Z_rU0rNs" height="1" width="1"/>http://cakesdusoleil.blogspot.com/2011/01/very-special-60th-anniversary.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cakesdusoleil/~3/lOz0iK3lm10/o-holy-night-christmas-angel-trio.htmlangelschristmasnoreply@blogger.com (Jacque)Thu, 23 Dec 2010 08:41:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406495129680728476.post-48870139082219504552011-02-22T17:41:24.982-06:00 This is a tutorial for creating a Christmas Angel trio. They are fairly simple to make, but by adding artistic touches and your own creativity, you can make them as elaborate or as simple as you like.This is a project that needs time to dry before finishing the last step, so be sure to allow plenty of time.Either start in the morning and finish at the end of the day, or allow two days for the 5<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Cakesdusoleil?a=lOz0iK3lm10:UJrt9ZaSILQ:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Cakesdusoleil?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Cakesdusoleil/~4/lOz0iK3lm10" height="1" width="1"/>http://cakesdusoleil.blogspot.com/2010/12/o-holy-night-christmas-angel-trio.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cakesdusoleil/~3/wtyoqozGTdw/faerie-magick.htmlmarshmallow fairy flowersFairy FlowersFaerie Magazinenoreply@blogger.com (Jacque)Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:11:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8406495129680728476.post-5695071613145433402011-03-08T09:35:47.521-06:00"The world is full of Magical things, patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper." ~Bertrand Russell~ I have always loved faeries and magic. I still love them today. Fairy tales enthralled me as a child.  They still fill me with joy.It's no wonder that these wonderful, magical creatures have permeated my art. So when Faerie Magazine called and asked me if I would write a tutorial for their 4<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Cakesdusoleil?a=wtyoqozGTdw:14z_-lFUiZY:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Cakesdusoleil?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Cakesdusoleil/~4/wtyoqozGTdw" height="1" width="1"/>http://cakesdusoleil.blogspot.com/2010/11/faerie-magick.htmlnonadult