Posted by Cindy on May 07, 1998 at 01:16:40:
In Reply to: Re: wedding cake posted by Gerard on April 14, 1998 at 03:58:23:
: : I have been asked to make a wedding cake for a friend in a few weeks. It'll be my first. It is a three heart shaped, stacked construction design. I need a crash course on this type of construction (dowel rodding, etc.).
: They aren't doing you any favors with an odd shape like that!
: Is each level going on round or heart shaped boards?, I'd opt for round unless you want a crash course in woodworking adding to the project.
: After each level is iced and on its board stick 1/4 inch dowel in a cake and mark the height, cut and wrap with tin foil, use 4 for each cake.
: If she wants separation tiers...with columns?
: Can you talk her into a heart shaped base with the other 2 round?
: makes it a bit easier. Do you have heart shape molds? it would help with crumb problems when icing.
: Gerard
There's a website that has 2 articles posted on basic wedding cake construction. It's www.cakemag.com.
They'll help with the basics. Good luck