http://www.instructables.com Mon, 28 May 2012 12:08:58 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Rubber-Ducky-Baby-Shower-Cake/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F26/TMWM/H2MYG127/F26TMWMH2MYG127.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F26/TMWM/H2MYG127/F26TMWMH2MYG127.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F26/TMWM/H2MYG127/F26TMWMH2MYG127.SMALL.jpg cmbooher This cake was made for a rubber duck themed baby shower. It is made to look like a wooden bucket full of water, bubbles, and rubber ducks. More bubbles and small baby accents (like baby shampoo, rattle, and blanket) lay on the grass underneath.. To make the bucket, start out by choosing your cake p...
By: cmbooher

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 May 2012 02:51:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Quackaroons-duck-macarons-and-pond-cupcakes/
Quackaroons: duck macarons and pond cupcakes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFQ/28S3/H2MYK5UZ/FFQ28S3H2MYK5UZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFQ/28S3/H2MYK5UZ/FFQ28S3H2MYK5UZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFQ/28S3/H2MYK5UZ/FFQ28S3H2MYK5UZ.SMALL.jpg Craftstorming These duck macarons on pond cupcakes are so tasty and would be perfect for a baby shower or a young child's birthday party. You can read more about these on my blog here - http://www.craftstorming.com/2012/05/quackaroons-and-pond-cupcakes. To make the macarons you will need; 200g ground almonds 20...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 May 2012 15:26:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/An-Army-of-Daleks-Cakes/
An Army of Daleks Cakes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXA/97RG/H2MYK4VA/FXA97RGH2MYK4VA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXA/97RG/H2MYK4VA/FXA97RGH2MYK4VA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXA/97RG/H2MYK4VA/FXA97RGH2MYK4VA.SMALL.jpg PACW These are the cupcakes I made with my son and my daughter-in-law for Cheyenne’s 15th birthday!  Daleks  are creatures from the BBC TV series ‘Doctor Who’.  They are evil and want to conquer the universe.  The first question when doing a Dalek Cake is whether to make one huge cake or lots of smaller...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 May 2012 11:47:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Toolbox-Cake/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMM/KXSE/H2MYK696/FMMKXSEH2MYK696.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMM/KXSE/H2MYK696/FMMKXSEH2MYK696.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMM/KXSE/H2MYK696/FMMKXSEH2MYK696.SMALL.jpg cmbooher This cake was made for the manager of our local Lowe's store (a family friend) on his birthday. He was very surprised, and he loved it! The toolbox is made of cake, stacked high and carved in the shape of a toolbox. We covered it in homemade marshmallow fondant that we colored red with gel food col...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 May 2012 02:38:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wine-and-Cheese-Cake/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F97/Z6E9/H2MYHGA8/F97Z6E9H2MYHGA8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F97/Z6E9/H2MYHGA8/F97Z6E9H2MYHGA8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F97/Z6E9/H2MYHGA8/F97Z6E9H2MYHGA8.SMALL.jpg cmbooher We made this cake for the owner's of a vineyard - it is a crate of wine, with a platter of fruit and cheese. The cake itself is the crate - the slats of the crate were made from brown fondant, rolled with dark brown swirls to resemble woodgrain. It was rolled out, cut to fit the crate, and allowed ...
By: cmbooher

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 May 2012 02:16:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Beach-Themed-Wedding-Cake/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE6/I585/H2MYEPBY/FE6I585H2MYEPBY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE6/I585/H2MYEPBY/FE6I585H2MYEPBY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE6/I585/H2MYEPBY/FE6I585H2MYEPBY.SMALL.jpg cmbooher This was the first wedding cake I made completely on my own, and I don't think it turned out too bad. The cake was for a family member who was getting married. She got married on a beach, and had a very small wedding. The family wanted a wedding cake for a surprise reception (the bride wasn't expec...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 May 2012 23:35:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Spools-of-Thread-Cake-Pops/
Spools of Thread Cake Pops - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/VCPG/H2MYIO4R/FB2VCPGH2MYIO4R.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/VCPG/H2MYIO4R/FB2VCPGH2MYIO4R.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/VCPG/H2MYIO4R/FB2VCPGH2MYIO4R.SMALL.jpg 6bittersweets I made these chocolate cookies and cream (Oreo) cake pops to look like spools of thread for a Vintage Sewing-Themed Kids Birthday Party. You can see photos of the party HERE and find many more recipes, photos, and tutorials on my blog, 6 Bittersweets. Makes about 20 to 23 lollipops XIAOLU'S NO...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 May 2012 21:50:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Deep-Sea-Diver-Cake/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB1/HB3N/H2MYLTC7/FB1HB3NH2MYLTC7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB1/HB3N/H2MYLTC7/FB1HB3NH2MYLTC7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB1/HB3N/H2MYLTC7/FB1HB3NH2MYLTC7.SMALL.jpg cmbooher This is the cake we made for my uncle's birthday - he loves to go deep sea diving, so we wanted a cake to represent that. Everything is edible - even the coral reefs! The coral reefs are poured sugar: Melt granulated sugar in saucepan, and heat to hard-crack stage. Add gel food coloring (NOT water...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 May 2012 21:48:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/BESSY-A-Cake-You-Can-Milk/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F89/WUH5/H2MYJY40/F89WUH5H2MYJY40.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F89/WUH5/H2MYJY40/F89WUH5H2MYJY40.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F89/WUH5/H2MYJY40/F89WUH5H2MYJY40.SMALL.jpg mygibzone Cake is GOOD. Cake with a glass of cold milk is BETTER. Cake that serves you the milk is BEST! That's why I designed BESSY, an adorable cow cake that you can milk! Sure, we all try to "milk" our birthdays for as long as we can, but how many of us can say we LITERALLY milked our birthday? If you want...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 May 2012 21:26:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/House-Cake/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F16/02U0/H2MYLT8J/F1602U0H2MYLT8J.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F16/02U0/H2MYLT8J/F1602U0H2MYLT8J.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F16/02U0/H2MYLT8J/F1602U0H2MYLT8J.SMALL.jpg cmbooher This is a cake that we made for a family member's birthday - it is a replica of the house she owns in Florida. Every bit of this cake is edible, from the coconut grass to the rice crispy tree to the chocolate fence and furniture!
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 May 2012 20:49:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Calculus-Cake/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F63/3WXY/H2MYK0I6/F633WXYH2MYK0I6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F63/3WXY/H2MYK0I6/F633WXYH2MYK0I6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F63/3WXY/H2MYK0I6/F633WXYH2MYK0I6.SMALL.jpg cmbooher This is a cake we made for my boyfriend's 18th birthday - he's a math geek, so it seemed like the perfect idea for a cake! The bottom of the cake is covered in brown fondant that we marbled with dark browns to give it a woodgrain look. This is the desk on which the book, paper, pencil, and calculat...
By: cmbooher

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 May 2012 18:59:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Crime-Scene-Cadaver-Cake/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/HZ2U/H2MYLU3X/FIIHZ2UH2MYLU3X.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/HZ2U/H2MYLU3X/FIIHZ2UH2MYLU3X.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/HZ2U/H2MYLU3X/FIIHZ2UH2MYLU3X.SMALL.jpg cmbooher This was a cake we made for one of my sister's friends who wants to be a Crime Scene Investigator. She loves blood and guts, and I think we delivered!
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 May 2012 18:18:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Elegant-Black-and-White-Cake/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS5/SDT5/H2MYK01O/FS5SDT5H2MYK01O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS5/SDT5/H2MYK01O/FS5SDT5H2MYK01O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS5/SDT5/H2MYK01O/FS5SDT5H2MYK01O.SMALL.jpg cmbooher This was the cake we made for my grandmother's birthday. We wanted something simple and elegant, and she loved it! Make sure each of your three tiers is on a cardboard disc (found in the cake decorating section of your favorite store) - this would be a very bad thing to forget!! The bottom tier is...
By: cmbooher

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 May 2012 17:16:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pilgrims-Progress-Cake/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2J/K1S4/H2MYIO6A/F2JK1S4H2MYIO6A.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2J/K1S4/H2MYIO6A/F2JK1S4H2MYIO6A.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2J/K1S4/H2MYIO6A/F2JK1S4H2MYIO6A.SMALL.jpg cmbooher This is a cake we made for the 50th birthday of a fan of the book Pilgrim's Progress. The recipient's family wanted to incorporate all of the landmarks from the book, including the recipient mowing his way through (I thought it was an interesting idea). What we ended up making was a desktop with th...
By: cmbooher

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 May 2012 15:23:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Royal-Icing-Transfers-Lightning-McQueen/
Royal Icing Transfers (Lightning McQueen) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/VG0L/H2MYIO1F/FZZVG0LH2MYIO1F.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/VG0L/H2MYIO1F/FZZVG0LH2MYIO1F.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/VG0L/H2MYIO1F/FZZVG0LH2MYIO1F.SMALL.jpg kristylynn84 This is the easiest way to get a classy design onto something edible.  You can use this technique for cakes, cookies, and beyond.  I had experimented so many ways to get Lightning McQueen onto a cookie with the most accuracy and the least hassle.  It turns out - if you have a custom design to do and...
By: kristylynn84

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 May 2012 13:39:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cow-Cake-step-by-step/
Cow Cake step by step - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDR/7HDM/H2MYFQAH/FDR7HDMH2MYFQAH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDR/7HDM/H2MYFQAH/FDR7HDMH2MYFQAH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDR/7HDM/H2MYFQAH/FDR7HDMH2MYFQAH.SMALL.jpg Mimikry This cake i made 1 week ago, and I think it's one of the best i've ever made! If you think so too, please rate and vote for it! This instructable is step by step, and shows  how to cut the cake-pieces into a cow :) Unfortunately i managed to delete some images from covering and painting the cow, b...
By: Mimikry

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 14:07:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Gingerbread-House-Decorating/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLL/C8NW/H2CE75F4/FLLC8NWH2CE75F4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLL/C8NW/H2CE75F4/FLLC8NWH2CE75F4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLL/C8NW/H2CE75F4/FLLC8NWH2CE75F4.SMALL.jpg who8thebean The House: This was my first ever attempt at decorating a gingerbread house and although I didn't take pictures of the process, I was so happy with the finished product that I snapped a couple of shots. Im sure most people have a tried and true gingerbread recipe and there are loads of templates av...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 20:11:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-an-Angry-Birds-Bunker-for-a-cake/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMR/ESW8/H27LSNH8/FMRESW8H27LSNH8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMR/ESW8/H27LSNH8/FMRESW8H27LSNH8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMR/ESW8/H27LSNH8/FMRESW8H27LSNH8.SMALL.jpg lizzomarek A simple and delicious tutorial on how to make an angry birds bunker. This is how I always make my bunkers. They are easy and the only tool you need is the cobblestone pattern or you could make your own cobblestones with extra fondant. Enjoy! 
By: lizzomarek

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 15:12:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Carrot-Cake-Design/
Carrot Cake Design - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF0/76J6/H2CE6YIJ/FF076J6H2CE6YIJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF0/76J6/H2CE6YIJ/FF076J6H2CE6YIJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF0/76J6/H2CE6YIJ/FF076J6H2CE6YIJ.SMALL.jpg cbayley This is a cake for my sister's birthday. Carrot cake has always been her favorite and this year we wanted to make it memorable. For this instructable you will need: * Carrot Cake * Cream cheese frosting * Small, whole carrots * Marzipan * Cocoa Powder Assembly After the cake cooled, we sliced a...
By: cbayley

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 12:23:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Orange-Cupcake-Mural/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUQ/ZSPL/H27LSH3V/FUQZSPLH27LSH3V.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUQ/ZSPL/H27LSH3V/FUQZSPLH27LSH3V.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUQ/ZSPL/H27LSH3V/FUQZSPLH27LSH3V.SMALL.jpg rocky_blue88 Orange Flavored Cupcakes with butter cream Decoration.  Mural of an orange from the orange groves. This was a order I did for a school union for their picnic.   What you need: Cake Mix About 4 Boxes or what ever is going to fit on your board. Sturdy Board to hold and support the cupcakes. ( I use...
By: rocky_blue88

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 21:00:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cut-the-Rope-Cake/
Cut the Rope Cake - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXQ/82DG/H27LSAPS/FXQ82DGH27LSAPS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXQ/82DG/H27LSAPS/FXQ82DGH27LSAPS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXQ/82DG/H27LSAPS/FXQ82DGH27LSAPS.SMALL.jpg wold630 "Deliver candy to Om Nom!" I hear this phrase all the time. Both of my boys love Cut the Rope so for my son's third birthday he decided he wanted a cake with Om Nom - his favorite character, of course! There are many beautiful and amazing cakes out there that have been covered/decorated with fondan...
By: wold630

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 17:30:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Birthday-Bake-a-snowball-cake/
Birthday? Bake a snowball cake! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/SNP4/H1YONJMA/F57SNP4H1YONJMA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/SNP4/H1YONJMA/F57SNP4H1YONJMA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/SNP4/H1YONJMA/F57SNP4H1YONJMA.SMALL.jpg BronwynPaxton For my youngest daughters 20th birthday she requested a snowball cake. You know the kind I'm talking about. Hostess is famous for them.  It seems she had seen a picture of one on one of the crafting sites she frequents and figured it wouldn't hurt to ask. Well she asked and I made it. My girls kn...
By: BronwynPaxton

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 15:47:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Layered-Cake-in-a-Can/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/ETM4/H2CE6OY8/FDCETM4H2CE6OY8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/ETM4/H2CE6OY8/FDCETM4H2CE6OY8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/ETM4/H2CE6OY8/FDCETM4H2CE6OY8.SMALL.jpg HollyMann Intro: My son's school had a festival recently, in which they asked for volunteers to donate cakes for a cake walk. I volunteered to donate a few cakes - and decided to bake them in tin cans!!! I didn't think large cakes were necessary - so with one cake mix - I made 3 mini "tall" layered, colorful ...
By: HollyMann

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 10:37:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Farm-Fun-Forth-Birthday-Cake/
Farm Fun Forth Birthday Cake - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEM/LY4H/H1YOI041/FEMLY4HH1YOI041.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEM/LY4H/H1YOI041/FEMLY4HH1YOI041.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEM/LY4H/H1YOI041/FEMLY4HH1YOI041.SMALL.jpg ArcheryQueen My son loves to farm.  His Dad is a farmer, his grandpa is a farmer and his mom does the books for the farm ;-)  So I was not surprised when he said "Mom, hey mom, mom, mom, mom, mom, I want a farm cake!" I'm very new to instructables so I made this before I knew all the ends and outs of how the si...
By: ArcheryQueen

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 13:08:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fondant-Roses/
Fondant Roses - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVR/17TO/H1ZG7IN6/FVR17TOH1ZG7IN6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVR/17TO/H1ZG7IN6/FVR17TOH1ZG7IN6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVR/17TO/H1ZG7IN6/FVR17TOH1ZG7IN6.SMALL.jpg rrkrose All though I don't do it very often, cake decorating is one of my favorite hobbies. That was why I was so happy to see that instructables was hosting a cake decorating contest. Making fondant flowers is very easy and will make any cake look much more elegant. This instructable shows how to make beau...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 12:21:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Playable-Angry-Birds-birthday-cake/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9P/BUDJ/H1YONIPM/F9PBUDJH1YONIPM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9P/BUDJ/H1YONIPM/F9PBUDJH1YONIPM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9P/BUDJ/H1YONIPM/F9PBUDJH1YONIPM.SMALL.jpg coopinho It's become a family tradition that I make increasingly ridiculous birthday cakes for my kids each year. So when my little boy Ben turned 6-years-old, I thought I'd have a shot a making him a playable Angry Birds birthday cake with working catapult and iced birds as ammunition. It took 10 hours to m...
By: coopinho

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 04:28:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Playable-mermaid-birthday-cake/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMI/XSLT/H1ZG7IZH/FMIXSLTH1ZG7IZH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMI/XSLT/H1ZG7IZH/FMIXSLTH1ZG7IZH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMI/XSLT/H1ZG7IZH/FMIXSLTH1ZG7IZH.SMALL.jpg coopinho Another playable feast for Sofia's 4th birthday. The added twist being a spinning cake with fishing game. Fish are made of mini Cadbury Cream Eggs, covered in icing!
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 04:14:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Great-White-Shark-attack-playable-birthday-cake/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHM/1C4Y/H2CE6HEM/FHM1C4YH2CE6HEM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHM/1C4Y/H2CE6HEM/FHM1C4YH2CE6HEM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHM/1C4Y/H2CE6HEM/FHM1C4YH2CE6HEM.SMALL.jpg coopinho My son Ben is crazy about wildlife and his favourite TV show is Deadly 60 with Steve Backshall, so a Great White Shark was the perfect specimen for his 7th birthday cake. I built it as if it was breaching out of the water to attack and wanted to add a playful twist to the occasion so I added a luck...
By: coopinho

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 03:51:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Almond-Cake-with-Raspberry-Cream-Whipped-Frosting/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQN/NFHT/H231Z3YH/FQNNFHTH231Z3YH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQN/NFHT/H231Z3YH/FQNNFHTH231Z3YH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQN/NFHT/H231Z3YH/FQNNFHTH231Z3YH.SMALL.jpg fluffylicious This cake recipe Instructable is an extension of my Baking Extravaganza Instructable. I used my usual "from scratch" white cake recipe with an added hint of Almond Extract flavoring. For the raspberry cream, I first put fresh raspberries over a stove-top and added some sugar to balance out the tart...
By: fluffylicious

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 14:04:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Gooey-Chocolate-Cake-with-Ganache-Frosting-and-Van/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F94/SM3P/H1YOHQF8/F94SM3PH1YOHQF8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F94/SM3P/H1YOHQF8/F94SM3PH1YOHQF8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F94/SM3P/H1YOHQF8/F94SM3PH1YOHQF8.SMALL.jpg fluffylicious This cake recipe Instructable is an extension of my Baking Extravaganza Instructable. This was a dark chocolate cake with semi-sweet morsels mixed into the cake batter to give the gooey chocolatey taste. I made my own raspberry spread. I used fresh raspberries, and placed it over a stove on low. I ...
By: fluffylicious

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 13:57:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Duck-Cake/
How to Make a Duck Cake - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLC/3Q27/H29XRWW7/FLC3Q27H29XRWW7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLC/3Q27/H29XRWW7/FLC3Q27H29XRWW7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLC/3Q27/H29XRWW7/FLC3Q27H29XRWW7.SMALL.jpg tchitwood This cake was for the boyfriend of a girl I work with. He's a duck hunter and she asked me to make this specific duck, the hooded merganzer, and also his camo-shotgun. The cake is red velvet, the icing is cream cheese frosting (also this for the filling), the duck is Rice Krispie® treats covered in ...
By: tchitwood

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 16:00:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Star-Trek-TNG-Enterprise-Cake/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIZ/NASM/H29XRWOV/FIZNASMH29XRWOV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIZ/NASM/H29XRWOV/FIZNASMH29XRWOV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIZ/NASM/H29XRWOV/FIZNASMH29XRWOV.SMALL.jpg tchitwood I made this cake as a grooms cake for a friend's wedding. Didn't have time to take pics while making it so it's just photos, no Instructable. It was also an outdoor wedding and hot and it started to melt and get lumpy. :( But it tasted great! It's cake and rice cereal treats covered in fondant. The ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 13:02:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Electric-Guitar-Cake/
Electric Guitar Cake - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC3/12PV/H1YOHR7E/FC312PVH1YOHR7E.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC3/12PV/H1YOHR7E/FC312PVH1YOHR7E.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC3/12PV/H1YOHR7E/FC312PVH1YOHR7E.SMALL.jpg mrscoloradogal My son wanted a car for his 16th birthday. He also wanted a guitar. I was cheap so he got the guitar. He also got a matching cake to go with it. This cake is modeled after the Kona KES1 Series Double Cutaway Red Electric Guitar. Of course, you can make any kind of guitar cake you want, but the instr...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 11:38:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cupcake-bouquets/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBA/F0UW/H1YOL7GX/FBAF0UWH1YOL7GX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBA/F0UW/H1YOL7GX/FBAF0UWH1YOL7GX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBA/F0UW/H1YOL7GX/FBAF0UWH1YOL7GX.SMALL.jpg Jmae Cupcake bouquets. These are full sized cupcakes decorated to look like flowers and arranged in flower pots. Some are arranged in Easter baskets.
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 15:46:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fantastic-computer-developed-choco-vanilla-butter-/
Fantastic computer developed choco-vanilla-butter-cream hedgehog!!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMB/IK40/H267LHIP/FMBIK40H267LHIP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMB/IK40/H267LHIP/FMBIK40H267LHIP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMB/IK40/H267LHIP/FMBIK40H267LHIP.SMALL.jpg dkortenbruck In this instructable I will show how to computer-develop a very delicious choco hedgehog and bake it afterwards. At first you should design your hedgehog (or whatever animal you like) with a CAD Program. In this case it is absolutely unneccecary to draw the product first, but if your cake is gettin...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 13:22:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Minnie-Mouse-Cake/
Easy Minnie Mouse Cake - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6V/HTY0/H27CAVQE/F6VHTY0H27CAVQE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6V/HTY0/H27CAVQE/F6VHTY0H27CAVQE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6V/HTY0/H27CAVQE/F6VHTY0H27CAVQE.SMALL.jpg ArcheryQueen Need to make a quick and easy Minnie Mouse cake for any occasion!  This instructable will tell you how! Materials Needed Cake (from scratch or a box)  - 1 9" round and 1 6" round Fondant (homemade or bought) Butter cream frosting (homemade or bought) Rolling pin Vodka (yes vodka) Food coloring (I...
By: ArcheryQueen

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 11:26:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Steam-train/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIB/LAFW/H231Z9T4/FIBLAFWH231Z9T4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIB/LAFW/H231Z9T4/FIBLAFWH231Z9T4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIB/LAFW/H231Z9T4/FIBLAFWH231Z9T4.SMALL.jpg anullmeier Steam train cake, that was a mission in a half to get it to that size then be strong & supported to hold all the cake in it. But it finally came together! 
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 May 2012 20:29:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Gumpaste-and-fondant-flower/
Gumpaste and fondant flower - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHH/V69O/H1YOKVGW/FHHV69OH1YOKVGW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHH/V69O/H1YOKVGW/FHHV69OH1YOKVGW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHH/V69O/H1YOKVGW/FHHV69OH1YOKVGW.SMALL.jpg Bethanael Have you ever made a cake and thought, "This looks so boring, I wish I could add something", well now you can. Turn a boring cake into a work of art! Okay, I might have exaggerated a bit... but your cake will look better. I have learned to make these from taking cake classes and trying to replicate ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 16:32:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/My-Baking-Extravaganza/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F94/SM3P/H1YOHQF8/F94SM3PH1YOHQF8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F94/SM3P/H1YOHQF8/F94SM3PH1YOHQF8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F94/SM3P/H1YOHQF8/F94SM3PH1YOHQF8.SMALL.jpg fluffylicious These are some of the cakes I've baked and perfected over the few years. I hope you enjoy what you see! Please vote for me for the Cake Decorating Contest! ***Gooey Chocolate Cake with Ganache Frosting and Vanilla Wafers ***Almond Cake layered with raspberry cream and jam with Whipped Frosting and...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 19:10:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pastry-Basics-Swiss-Buttercream/
Pastry Basics: Swiss Buttercream - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSS/R2AG/H1YOHMLT/FSSR2AGH1YOHMLT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSS/R2AG/H1YOHMLT/FSSR2AGH1YOHMLT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSS/R2AG/H1YOHMLT/FSSR2AGH1YOHMLT.SMALL.jpg Clarion This Instructable is going to be for a Buttercream that I use frequently. It is basic and almost foolproof. The ratios are simple and easy to convert. You will need: Egg whites, preferably room temperature but not necessary. White sugar Butter Vanilla extract A small chinois or fine mesh strainer. ...
By: Clarion

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 22:27:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cute-Ladybug-Cupcakes/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMB/ZGI2/H21MJFHW/FMBZGI2H21MJFHW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMB/ZGI2/H21MJFHW/FMBZGI2H21MJFHW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMB/ZGI2/H21MJFHW/FMBZGI2H21MJFHW.SMALL.jpg mrscoloradogal Imagine the smiles you'll see when you serve these at your next party! These ladybug cupcakes are quick and easy. They don't take much more than a box of cake mix, some colored icing and marshmallows. And, as an added bonus, they are perfect for the beginning cake decorator. Ingredients: 1 sta...
By: mrscoloradogal

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 10:15:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Ferret-Shaped-Cake/
Easy Ferret Shaped Cake - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN7/UHR3/H1YOHJSB/FN7UHR3H1YOHJSB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN7/UHR3/H1YOHJSB/FN7UHR3H1YOHJSB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN7/UHR3/H1YOHJSB/FN7UHR3H1YOHJSB.SMALL.jpg mrscoloradogal I made this ferret shaped cake for my daughter who loves ferrets and all things ferret related. If you have the right tools, the cake will take less than an hour to decorate. The decorating bags are fairly inexpensive and the Grass and Hair Tip can usually be found for under $2 at most craft stores....
By: mrscoloradogal

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 10:04:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-Easy-Monkey-Cup-Cakes/
Super Easy Monkey Cup Cakes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F59/UFGO/H1YOHGV2/F59UFGOH1YOHGV2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F59/UFGO/H1YOHGV2/F59UFGOH1YOHGV2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F59/UFGO/H1YOHGV2/F59UFGOH1YOHGV2.SMALL.jpg ArcheryQueen How would you like to take some amazingly easy and fun cupcakes to your next function?  There look adorable and taste amazing!  A huge hit with children and adults.  Great for Mother's day, Father's Day, Birthday Parties, Holiday Parties or just for fun! These are so easy to make a trained monkey c...
By: ArcheryQueen

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 May 2012 11:53:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/TARDIS-Bridal-Shower-Cake/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFP/E8O7/H1YOHEA6/FFPE8O7H1YOHEA6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFP/E8O7/H1YOHEA6/FFPE8O7H1YOHEA6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFP/E8O7/H1YOHEA6/FFPE8O7H1YOHEA6.SMALL.jpg PACW My friend Jen and I made this for the bridal shower of our friend Brianne.  The base is just your basic tiered wedding cake idea.  The TARDIS itself was made from Rice Krispie Treat.  The blue walls are covered with  Wilton  Sugar Sheets Edible Decorating Paper.  The paper cuts like a dream.  It's e...
By: PACW

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 May 2012 15:37:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lego-Cakes/
Lego Cake(s) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQQ/1G9A/H1YOHBVC/FQQ1G9AH1YOHBVC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQQ/1G9A/H1YOHBVC/FQQ1G9AH1YOHBVC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQQ/1G9A/H1YOHBVC/FQQ1G9AH1YOHBVC.SMALL.jpg ArcheryQueen A lego cake is a great way to celebrate mother's day, birthdays, game themed parties and much much more!  I will explain how you can create this fun cake yourself! Materials Needed You can create a cake from scratch or use your favorite mix.  Sometimes I like to jut make it easy on myself and Pil...
By: ArcheryQueen

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 May 2012 12:48:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Ocean-Cake/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2X/CRMB/H1KHANDQ/F2XCRMBH1KHANDQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2X/CRMB/H1KHANDQ/F2XCRMBH1KHANDQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2X/CRMB/H1KHANDQ/F2XCRMBH1KHANDQ.SMALL.jpg HMice Hi! I made this cake for my little brother and it is ocean themed. There is an island in the middle, an ocean with ripples,fish and crystals round the side and I piped some "Seaweed" onto the shore. The cake inside is chocolate and I made all the decos with royal icing, apart from the stuff I piped....
By: HMice

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 May 2012 00:10:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/rainbow-spong-cupcake/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKA/TE19/H1JUGTAF/FKATE19H1JUGTAF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKA/TE19/H1JUGTAF/FKATE19H1JUGTAF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKA/TE19/H1JUGTAF/FKATE19H1JUGTAF.SMALL.jpg amani41364 rainbow sponge cupcake mix one cup sugar one spoon vanilla one cup flower one spoon baking powder one cup eggs add colors
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 28 Apr 2012 12:07:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fake-Marzipan/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/HGR1/H0A003HM/FWHHGR1H0A003HM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/HGR1/H0A003HM/FWHHGR1H0A003HM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/HGR1/H0A003HM/FWHHGR1H0A003HM.SMALL.jpg malka1 Don’t ever say this is a fake marzipan and no one will notice it. You will need:     250 cc water     100 grs butter (not margarine)     150 grs flour     1 Kg confectioners’ sugar     20cc almond extract Boil water and butter. Add flour and cook until you can form a ball th...
By: malka1

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:10:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/-I-Have-The-Power-Castle-Grayskull-Cake/
" I Have The Power" Castle Grayskull Cake - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1K/ZP9L/GZUASL5U/F1KZP9LGZUASL5U.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1K/ZP9L/GZUASL5U/F1KZP9LGZUASL5U.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1K/ZP9L/GZUASL5U/F1KZP9LGZUASL5U.SMALL.jpg nickerbonkers My son is obsessed with He-man! He recently saw photos from our wedding and one really stood out to him. We had a Castle Grayskull cake for our grooms cake. Well you guessed it, he just had to have one for his birthday!  So I said to my self  "self, you could totally make him one". The one for our w...
By: nickerbonkers

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Mar 2012 22:00:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Kingdom-Hearts-2-Keyblade-Cake/
Kingdom Hearts 2 Keyblade Cake - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZG/XCWJ/GZKGLH46/FZGXCWJGZKGLH46.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZG/XCWJ/GZKGLH46/FZGXCWJGZKGLH46.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZG/XCWJ/GZKGLH46/FZGXCWJGZKGLH46.SMALL.jpg mrscoloradogal When it comes to cake designs, I usually get a lot of notice before a birthday. In this case, my son gave me a week. One...week. I thought he would want Link or Mario or some other video game character, but he had been playing a lot of Kingdom Hearts 2 lately and decided he wanted a cake in the shap...
By: mrscoloradogal

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