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Discussion Overview
This thread centers around a participant's experience creating a Barbie cake for a bridal shower, featuring fondant decoration. Participants share their reactions, ask questions about the cake-making process, and discuss fondant usage.
Discussion Character
- Anecdotal
- Opinion-based
Main Points Raised
- One participant, identifying as a consultant, shared a photo of a Barbie cake they made for a bridal shower, expressing hope that the bride would like it.
- Several participants praised the cake's appearance, noting the use of fondant and its professional look.
- One participant mentioned that using fondant was easier than traditional frosting and provided a humorous take on the physical effort involved in rolling it out.
- Another participant inquired about the difficulty of working with fondant and received a response indicating it was manageable.
- One participant shared their experience of using buttercream underneath the fondant to improve taste and stability.
- Several users discussed the taste of fondant, with some expressing that it can be improved with flavoring, while others noted their preference for rolled chocolate icing.
- One participant asked about the time taken to create the cake, and the original poster responded that it took about three hours, including preparation and decoration.
- Another participant expressed interest in making a similar cake for a bridal fair, questioning whether someone without professional experience could successfully replicate it.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree on the cake's aesthetic appeal and the effectiveness of fondant, but there are differing opinions on its taste and ease of use.
Contextual Notes
The discussion reflects personal experiences and insights related to cake decorating, particularly for special occasions like bridal showers.
Who May Find This Useful
Consultants interested in cake decorating for events or those looking for creative ideas for bridal showers may find this thread informative.
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WOW thanks you guys. 
Ok to answer questions...
Lacychef...no it wasn't hard to work with the fondant. However, if you roll out the fondant and then roll into a ball again to start over, then yes it gets a bit hard to roll flat, hence the I got muscles now comment I made. haha
Mom2leelee...yes I put buttercream underneath. It helps to hold the fondant on the cake better.
Jilleysue...YES hahaha I put her on the SA platter. Below is a picture of her finished. I had dh buy me some pink roses to add around her to make her look like she's walking on the flowers the flower girl threw down.
Yummy4tummy....I took her legs off and cut her dress up to her butt. I used a rubber band to keep the upper part of her dress tight around her waist and the fluffly piece around her waist was actually the bottom of her dress which I then pulled over her butt where I rubberbanded it to make it look that way.
I could have used fondant and formed it around her chest to make it look like the top of her dress but I was having too much fun creating with the dress she came with.
She was too tall for the cake so I had to snap her legs off.
Thanks again for the compliments.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b388/AFwife_24/Barbiecake011.jpg
Ok to answer questions...
Lacychef...no it wasn't hard to work with the fondant. However, if you roll out the fondant and then roll into a ball again to start over, then yes it gets a bit hard to roll flat, hence the I got muscles now comment I made. haha
Mom2leelee...yes I put buttercream underneath. It helps to hold the fondant on the cake better.
Jilleysue...YES hahaha I put her on the SA platter. Below is a picture of her finished. I had dh buy me some pink roses to add around her to make her look like she's walking on the flowers the flower girl threw down.
Yummy4tummy....I took her legs off and cut her dress up to her butt. I used a rubber band to keep the upper part of her dress tight around her waist and the fluffly piece around her waist was actually the bottom of her dress which I then pulled over her butt where I rubberbanded it to make it look that way.
I could have used fondant and formed it around her chest to make it look like the top of her dress but I was having too much fun creating with the dress she came with.
She was too tall for the cake so I had to snap her legs off.
Thanks again for the compliments.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b388/AFwife_24/Barbiecake011.jpg
mom2leelee
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You can buy the fondant already made. You just have to roll it out flatter than it comes. If you are going to ice a cake w/ fondant I always recommend icing w/ buttercream icing underneath because fondant just doesn't taste that great but looks BEAUTIFUL!! That way guests can just peel the fondant off before eating.
mom2leelee
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AFwife said:Right! You can buy the fondant already made.
BTW, this fondant had only a little frosting underneath it and everyone loved how the fondant tasted. It really was yummy!
I've never used that brand, it's Wilton right? I will have to try it if people liked how it tasted. Of course I have only used colored fondant so the coloring might be what makes it taste funny?
Bexs50
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You can knead a flavoring/extract into the fondant to help with the taste. I personally do not like the texture of fondat, but the thinner you roll it the better it is to eat. IMHO!
It does look awesome though! I made a ladybug cake for my niece last year and covered the lady bug with red fondant. It looked awesome but I put it on a 9x13 sheet cake that had buttercreme frosting and the kids just ate the sheet cake.
It does look awesome though! I made a ladybug cake for my niece last year and covered the lady bug with red fondant. It looked awesome but I put it on a 9x13 sheet cake that had buttercreme frosting and the kids just ate the sheet cake.
Aun
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Wow!I had to look twice to see that it really was a cake! You did such a good job with the ruffles of the "skirt" that it looks almost like a real dress. Beautiful! Although, I have to admit that after I listened to everything you had to do to the Barbie (cutting up her dress, snapping off her legs, etc.), I almost feel a little sorry for the doll..... 
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Thanks ladies.
haha I felt sorry for the doll too. But she has her legs back on now.
How long did it take? Well, counting making the two cakes, putting them together, rolling the fondant and putting it on, and finally putting doll in, about 3 hours.
Rolling the fondant took about 30 minutes. It had to be big enough around to fall over the cake and cover it. I didn't have to play with very much actually.
Ruffles kinda formed themselves. Fondant was rolled out so long that the extra I just folded a bit to form that front ruffle.The other pleats were formed by putting strips of left over fondant on the cake first so when I put the bit round fondant on top that I had rolled, the strips would force the fondant to pleat. Know what I mean?
haha I felt sorry for the doll too. But she has her legs back on now.
How long did it take? Well, counting making the two cakes, putting them together, rolling the fondant and putting it on, and finally putting doll in, about 3 hours.
Rolling the fondant took about 30 minutes. It had to be big enough around to fall over the cake and cover it. I didn't have to play with very much actually.
Ruffles kinda formed themselves. Fondant was rolled out so long that the extra I just folded a bit to form that front ruffle.
The other pleats were formed by putting strips of left over fondant on the cake first so when I put the bit round fondant on top that I had rolled, the strips would force the fondant to pleat. Know what I mean?
Morvin
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o-kay I was wondering if you have cake decorating experience?? And if you don't is this something that just anyone can do? honestly!!
I love it! I have a bridal fair this month and I was kind of think that maybe just maybe I could make one of these for display and maybe I could say if they booked a bridal shower I could supply the cake. that is if someone who is NOT a trained proffesional can do it with out a hitch.
Thank You
Heather
P.S. the cake is beautiful!! And it is totally "Ace of Cakes" I love that show to!!
I love it! I have a bridal fair this month and I was kind of think that maybe just maybe I could make one of these for display and maybe I could say if they booked a bridal shower I could supply the cake. that is if someone who is NOT a trained proffesional can do it with out a hitch.
Thank You
Heather
P.S. the cake is beautiful!! And it is totally "Ace of Cakes" I love that show to!!
ChefLaurel
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So beautiful! Our wedding cake was covered with rolled white chocolate icing instead of fondant - I am not sure how you make it, but it was the best tasting fondant ever! (even though I kept putting my cake down and losing it...)
I had a hostess make a barbie cake for a little girl whose mom was coming to the show - she kept the legs, extra clothing, etc in the barbie box, so the mom could fix her back up and the little girl could have her as a present...it seemed like a good idea to me!
Laurel
I had a hostess make a barbie cake for a little girl whose mom was coming to the show - she kept the legs, extra clothing, etc in the barbie box, so the mom could fix her back up and the little girl could have her as a present...it seemed like a good idea to me!
Laurel
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