Comments on: Mad about Miniature Sugar Paste Cakes

By: Jo

Jo — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 10:13:53 +0000

Karen
very pretty cakes indeed
i like the way u do the roses.. so cute n sweet..
those sugar paste i tink unless its very thick or bulky.. it shld dry fine and not turn soft as easily as the thick ones.

dun giv up yeah =)

By: linda

linda — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 12:00:18 +0000

Very cute!

By: Bernice

Bernice — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 14:20:13 +0000

They look sooooooooo sweeeeeeeeeet!!! I think they will be great for a girly high tea session. =)

And yes, I have to agree with you that it’s such a waste to throw the decorations away. I heard that such sugar crafts/fondants taste pretty awful but have not personally tried them before.

By: Karen

Karen — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 14:35:31 +0000

Thanks, Jo, Linda and Bernice!

Jo: The paste is finally staying dry today. I think I’ll have to leave it to dry for 2 days next time.

Bernice: Actually, the sugar paste doesn’t taste too bad - just really sweet.

By: jolene

jolene — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 16:04:29 +0000

dear karen,

Im really impressed with these butterfly cakes,they looked so lovey and yummy…but they looked so great that i doubt anyone will wanna take a bite.
Im having my wedding next year and would consider serving your cakes and macarons to my guests…hope to see more of your creations.take care and god bless.

By: Eileen

Eileen — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 00:50:52 +0000

Very nice! In fact, too nice to be eaten.. kekekek

By: Kym

Kym — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 18:52:39 +0000

You’re cakes are absolutely gorgeous! I am an amateur wedding cake decorator so I have spent a lot of time looking at wedding cake websites. Your cakes look as perfect as the professionals!

By: Karen

Karen — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 03:47:18 +0000

Thanks, Jolene, Eileen & Kym!

By: Alice

Alice — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 06:26:54 +0000

Hi Karen,

so pretty. do you think the cakes can last for 3 days if we leave them in room temperature? (singapore)

cheers,

By: Karen

Karen — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 06:55:26 +0000

Alice: These cakes did survive for 3 days (from the day of covering with sugar paste) at room temp. I’m not sure how long they can be kept beyond that though since we ate these on the 3rd day.

By: V

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 05:46:01 +0000

Hi, just wondering if you’re selling these yet? I’m looking for miniature cakes as wedding favours :p And yours looks spectacular!

By: Karen

Karen — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 06:22:39 +0000

Hi V,

Thank you very much for your enquiry! I’m not selling these at the moment because the wet weather in Nov/Dec makes the drying process very unpredictable. Thanks again!

By: V

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 06:56:51 +0000

Karen, nope, not looking at Nov/ Dec.
Rather for next year, prob in May 08! Kiasu hor… but just looking around for options :p

By: Pinky

Pinky — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 03:30:19 +0000

all i can say is WOW! those looks gorgeous!

By: Christine

Christine — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 16:23:07 +0000

Beautiful cakes and the detail is amazing. Great pics!

By: Genevie

Genevie — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 18:55:52 +0000

OMG… they are so lovely and i am filled with awe!!! how i wish i have such talent and creativity!!!

I am actually looking out for a special cake for my daughter’s 4yo birthday in May… will you be selling these lovely mini cakes?

Would love to be intouch with you… Please PM me, thanks a mil!!

By: My Sweet & Saucy

My Sweet & Saucy — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:45:57 +0000

Wow…you are so talented! I love all of your creations!

By: rhuei

rhuei — Fri, 02 May 2008 08:42:35 +0000

OMG

By: Sofia

Sofia — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:55:53 +0000

Hi Karen! I was wondering if you could give me a hand! I want to make a few cupcakes this weekend and I am looking into decorating them something like this:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/hello_naomi/1752384455/in/photostream/

But I don’t know how to do them, if it is marzipan frosting or royal icing or what. I would really really appreciate if you could suggest something. Thank you very very much!

Sofia

By: Karen

Karen — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 02:02:32 +0000

Sofia: It looks like fondant. You can buy ready-made fondant (I’ve used Wilton previously) or make your own. I haven’t made my own before. You should be able to find a few recipes online.

By: KAY

KAY — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:07:08 +0000

I need your help. I am currently making minature wedding cakes for my cousins wedding in November. I too have Peggy Porschens book and are using one of her receipes. I would like to know how you cover your cakes in sugar paste. I find the sponge is so delicate when you cover with sugar paste the cake can lean and it is difficult to get the side smooth.I notice you cover sponge with marzipan , does this make a difference to apply the sugar paste and which marzipan do you use?

By: Karen

Karen — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:54:54 +0000

Kay: I did exactly what was stated in the book; cover the cake with buttercream, then with marzipan and then with sugar paste. You could refrigerate the cake after coating with buttercream. The cake will become firmer.

I used ready made marzipan, but if you don’t have marzipan, you can cover the cake with 2 layers of sugar paste instead.

By: Serena Wong

Serena Wong — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:18:57 +0000

Hi,

we are currently looking for a nice butterfly theme birthday cake. Found your site from google. Is it possible for us to make an order from you for a birthday cake, good for 18 people? We need the cake only on 5th November 2008.

How much would it cost if its possible? If it is convenient, you can email back to me.

Thanks much!

Regards,
Serena

By: Kara

Kara — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:46:41 +0000

Wow. Just. Wow. These are beautiful.

By: mazlinda

mazlinda — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:20:04 +0000

Cute & charming sugar paste cakes. Do you know how to make or how to purchase the pictures of cartoon figures that u can see on cakes or cupcakes. Sometimes, the bakery shop can even draw our picture on them

By: Ira

Ira — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 02:10:45 +0000

Dear karen,

It’s wonderful cake,especially the butterfly.I’m very like it
Can you give me some suggest and more information about ‘how to make the butterfly’
Is the butterfly must to cook a few second after we made?

Thanks

By: amanda - wedding favours

amanda - wedding favours — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:26:46 +0000

Oh, such lovely cakes, and ideal as wedding favours, beautifully designed and gets a thumbs up from 5 Star Wedding Directory.

By: Wedding Favour Boxes

Wedding Favour Boxes — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 08:13:26 +0000

Incredible cakes! They look like the ultimate in favour cakes. You’re very talented! I feel like eating them off the page!

By: DeNise

DeNise — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 08:23:02 +0000

Hi Karen,

I love yr work, and passion in making such beautiful cakes. Really admire the yr skills. Do you conduct classes? I am keen in bakery, but the fee for baking courses are just too much for me. Let me know if you feel like sharing yr tips/tricks.

Denise