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Dear fellow bakers, As recommended by some of you, I purchased Rose's Cake Bible and have now studied it thoroughly looking for the perfect recipe for a 3-tier wedding cake which I am making for a friend's wedding in a few weeks time. I was hoping to start purchasing ingredients for the...

Hello. If anyone has experience with bake even strips, I'm wondering if I need to use the exact length strip for the size of tin I will be using? On this occasion I will be making 6, 9 and 12 inch cakes (one of each). I am thinking of buying the large packet which sells 4 strips in the...

Thank you LPBeir and Mimizkitchen. Those tips are very helpful. I have been reading up on bake even strips... they look like a good idea. I haven't seen them sold in the UK so once again I think I will have to order them online. Once the cake is even enough, turning it upside down seems...

Hello. Thanks for the responses :smile: Well I am mainly looking for advice at the moment on how to make a delicious and perfect shaped cake! I have attended some cake decorating classes so I have plenty of advice about the fondant covering and florist paste flowers. I think I will need some...

Great - thanks! Egg weights are very helpful. Is that for large eggs or medium? PS. I have ordered The Cake Bible from amazon :)

Thanks Wyogal... I have been debating whether to get the Cake Bible. UK bookshops don't seem to stock it... I will probably order it on Amazon but I would rather have a look before purchasing. In case it is full of american terms and measures that will be complicated to translate! Even our...

Hello! My friend has asked me to make her wedding cake. I've been baking for some time but I've never attempted a wedding cake. I'm looking for a good book to help me. If anyone knows of any UK books that would be helpful as it saves the translation of quantities and language! Thanks! Rebecca

Hello everyone! I've just discovered this site and thought it would be great to connect with others who are passionate about food and cooking and swap tips, info or advice. I've been cooking and baking for a few years. I don't do it professionally, just for pleasure although I have been...