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DIY cake trial #1

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    stephiemarie    October 16th, 2010   Johnstown, Pa

    I just finished my first cake attempt, I still need to work on the whole fluffy icing thing so it doesn't look as messy.  The tier sizes I used were 14, 10 and 8 inches.  I either want to make the top a 6 inch  or the bottom a 12 inch.  Any ideas on which would look better? more of a "ledge", or less?

    and, don't worry, I'll do something other than the ugly foil on the bottom.

     

    DIY cake trial #1 :  wedding SDC14494

     
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    EvaBostonTerrier    July 3, 2010  

    I would personally have identical spacing between all the layers, so either 14, 10, 6 or 12, 10, 8.  Which size you pick would probably need to depend on the number of guests you are feeding.  If you starting with the 12" on bottom, you could always add a 6" on top if you wanted to.

     

    Edit: I think this looks really nice for a first attempt!

     
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    nannettenicole    July 31, 2010  

    I think the top tier should be smaller it will make it look more uniform and match the bottom better.

     
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    Toffee    January 15, 2011   Hayden, Id

    I like it. For smoother frosting check out Michael's or Joanne's or something along those lines for a "smoother". It looks a lot like what you use to smooth out drywall putty. Some of them come with little spikes to make lines in the frosting too.

     
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    plaid    October 23, 2010  

    I think with that style cake the smaller ledge looks better. I love the cake. Are those fresh flowers?

     
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    stephiemarie    October 16th, 2010   Johnstown, Pa

    @Miss Cake  thanks!  I think you are right now that I look at it more!  I knew I wanted them all to be even, but wasn't sure which would look better so I figured I would make both ledges and try to figure out which one was better after it was done, but that didn't really work, I still wasn't sure which one I liked so thanks for the help!  I'll have to make it that way next time  and no, they are fake, just some cheap ones I pick up a the dollar store

    @Toffee, thanks for the tip, I actually was trying to have the fluffy icing look, I can usually get a smooth edge (on smaller cakes) with a spatula and Viva paper towels, but I liked the more rustic look and I figured if I accidentally messed it up on the way to the venue it would be easier to fix, :)

     
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    ceamoste    September 3, 2011  

    i actually kind of like the 'fluffy' icing - it's got a nice texture to it.

     
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    Toffee    January 15, 2011   Hayden, Id

    @stephie I thought you were looking for tips on how to smooth it out lol Sorry! I do like how it looks and I would go with the bigger spacing between the layers rather than the smaller one.

     
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    knikolle    March 28, 2010  

    Great job here!  I love the textured look of the icing and agree that the spacing between you cake pans sizes should even so your ledges are more even. OR you could add even more flowers and greenery to hide any differences in the circumferences in case you wanted to add a 6" for  fourth (top) tier)... 

    Looks delicious!

     
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    crebre80    November 20, 2010   Baton Rouge, LA

    i like a six inch top I think they look more wedding cake-ish... but it is stunning for your first try, great job!!

     
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    Lovebug333    July 17, 2010   BC, Canada

    Go smaller on top :)  It looks great though!!!  I think the icing looks funky the way it is...I like funky!

     
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    Bella13    May 13, 2009   Honolulu, Hawaii

    Good job! I would do the larger ledges :)

     
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    I love the fluffy look! We're doing that for our cake as well :)

     
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    rosepinkslipper    August 21, 2010   San Francisco, getting married in Seattle

    I am so impressed!! You rock!

     
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    future mrs miller    October 30, 2010  

    wow, great cake stephie!  I think I would go for the bigger ledges too, more wedding cakey!

     
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    MissNewYork    July 9, 2011   Rochester, NY / Owego, NY

    That looks awesome! Good job! I would personally prefer the larger ledges but I think it will look great both ways.

     
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    kirabee       Venice, CA

    I love the look of the frosting! So pretty and looks like something that may actually taste good, as opposed to those smooth, fondant-covered ones that probably taste not so good..

     
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    stephiemarie    October 16th, 2010   Johnstown, Pa

    thanks for all the compliments and advice, the weddingbee is so helpful!

     
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    RecessionistaBride    January 28, 2012  

    You did a great job! I'd definitely go with a smaller top tier though so it looks more uniform! :) Can't wait to see your second try!

     
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    msmonicka    June 19, 2010   Milwaukee, Wisconsin

    Great first attempt!! Keep up the good work!

     

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