Moving on to the next tutorial on Fondant!
What are fondant cakes?
Fondant cakes are cakes covered in a sugar dough consistency coating. The creations for fondant are really endless, from decorations to centerpieces, to the covering of the cakes.
Is Fondant edible? Or do people usually eat fondant?
Yes, it is!
Though fondant is a 'cake protector' as it's the outest layer, some people do eat fondant, some eat abit, while some don't. It is pretty up to personal preference.
Is Fondant sweet?
Sweetness level differs from indivdual's judgement. Some will feel it's very sweet while some feel is reasonable. But it's always advisable to take just a reasonable serving.
Can fondant cake keep in room temperature?
Fondant cakes actually holds up very well in cool, well ventilated area of the event. After cake cutting and for storage purposes, it must be put in the fridge.
Difference with a fondant cake and a cream cake.
The cream cake has a lighter texture, but both taste equally good. =)
Monday, October 8, 2012
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Buttercream
Buttercream
(Picture is of Chocolate Buttercream)
What is Buttercream?
Buttercream is a type of icing, which can be used as a filling or as a frosting.
(Used on top of cupcakes as picture shows)
How does Buttercream taste like?
Buttercream is light and creamy.When Butter ,as a part of the ingredients, is used, it yields a light buttery taste too.
Can Buttercream cakes keep in room temperature?
Buttercream cakes can be placed in cool, well ventilated areas during an event. But due to our hot humid weather, proper storage of the cakes must be done in the fridge.
Can i have a flavoured/customized tinted buttercream ?
Yes! Buttercream can be flavoured and tinted. (Information of colours palette) . Please check with My Baking Journal for the flavour or colours available.
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Icing Colours Palette
Hey all,
It's my first written post in My Baking Journal blog here!
Ok, i decided to pen on the Icing colours palette as my very first written post.
I try to write as comprehensive as possible and as a start-off simple guide to baking terms. =)
Hope this is beneficial to people to want to understand more.
What are 'Icing colours'?
Icing colours are the edible food colours which can be tinted on cakes, cream, fondant..etc.
What about Icing colours palette?
In the market, there're few icing colours brands available, and all offered a wide range of colours like below chart: (Picture colours namings based on Wilton)
As you can from the chart, interesting colours of 'Black' and 'White' are actually available!
Some people may not be comfortable eating something 'Black' coloured, but not to worry, they're really safe for consuming. =)
How to create a lighter/darker tone colouring?
You can purchase the colour of the next lighter/darker shade. Or adjust the colour density accordingly to the amount of colouring used.
It's my first written post in My Baking Journal blog here!
Ok, i decided to pen on the Icing colours palette as my very first written post.
I try to write as comprehensive as possible and as a start-off simple guide to baking terms. =)
Hope this is beneficial to people to want to understand more.
What are 'Icing colours'?
Icing colours are the edible food colours which can be tinted on cakes, cream, fondant..etc.
What about Icing colours palette?
In the market, there're few icing colours brands available, and all offered a wide range of colours like below chart: (Picture colours namings based on Wilton)
Some people may not be comfortable eating something 'Black' coloured, but not to worry, they're really safe for consuming. =)
How to create a lighter/darker tone colouring?
You can purchase the colour of the next lighter/darker shade. Or adjust the colour density accordingly to the amount of colouring used.
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