http://amyscake.zoomshare.com/2.shtml Amy's Cake Gallery: Blog Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:50:10 -0500 http://amyscake.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/7531822b860a2134617e6f7b5f519faf_46ae5d12.writeback Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:50:10 -0500 So I taught my last class in June at Michaels. I am seriously considering wether or not I will be teaching in Indiana, which is where we are moving. My husband accepted a job there and we will be leaving Rochester around August 16th. I think that we will enjoy Indiana, but right now I am in serious denial. I will really miss this area and I will really miss my friends!! I will really miss knowing how to get to the places that I need to go. However, I am ecstatic that my husband will be getting a pay check. :) http://amyscake.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/4e63fd1924805822923d1fb0e1a4b450_462cb1f3.writeback Mon, 23 Apr 2007 08:17:39 -0500 During the month of May I will be teaching a Course 1 on Thursday nights starting on the 10th and a Course 3 on Tuesday nights starting on the 8th. In June I will be teaching a Fondant and Gumpaste class on Tuesday nights and a Course 2 on Thursday nights. My family might be moving out of state as early as July, so if you were thinking of signing up, do it now!! http://amyscake.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/c9f18da4c986ba3ac2ff18bc24be01af_462cb12b.writeback Mon, 23 Apr 2007 08:14:19 -0500 My apologies to thsoe of you who tried this recipe and it didn't work. I forgot to add the eggs!! (Why didn't anyone mention that? ;) )Here is the updated recipe. Here is my recipe for doctoring cake mixes; 1 box of cake mix 1 box of instant pudding (unprepared) in corresponding flavor to cake mix (i.e. chocolate cake, chocolate pudding) 1/2 cup of water 1/2 cup of vegetable oil 1 cup of sour cream 4 eggs Do NOT follow the directions on the back of the box, only these. :) Beat all ingredients together for exactly 2 minutes. Pour in to your greased pan and bake following pan directions. You generally will need to add 5- 10 minutes baking time due to the thickness of the batter depending on your oven. When it is doen let it cool for 10 minutes. Turn it out of the pan and wrap immediately and completely with saran wrap. Let cool until it has come to room temperature. This will take longer when it is wrapped, so plan accordingly. (6-8 hours) Unwrap and ice and decorate. :) You will have a very moist very yummy cake!! http://amyscake.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/75c430159cf48540762db5e4640f9f6e_45c3af24.writeback Fri, 02 Feb 2007 15:37:40 -0600 The new F & G class is HERE!! Missy will be teaching 15 very excited students in February. I will be teaching on Thursday nights in March. There is a limit on the number of students that can attend. Sign up as soon as you can at the store so you don't miss this class! http://amyscake.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/6e04fe8f417b82cc7c9990b2f45e3222_45c3aecc.writeback Fri, 02 Feb 2007 15:36:12 -0600 I will be teaching a Course 1 in February on tuesday nights. The course begins Feb. 6th and goes through the 27th. If you know anyone interested tell them to stop by the store and sign up! Tuition is half off for the month of February! http://amyscake.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/8d4ee5f01e689d23cbb5fd006cd21cb9_45424221.writeback Fri, 27 Oct 2006 12:30:09 -0500 I can't believe the Holiday season is already here! I will be out of town for the month of November. Students will be able to reach me by emailing me. I will continue to check my email while I am gone. Missy will be holding a gingerbread house class in November for parents and kids. If there is a little child that loves to watch you decorate, sign them up and come along! I will be teaching a Course 1 in December on Thursday nights starting on the 7th. Tell your friends to sign up so they can make their holiday cakes! Wilton will be sending out emails in the beginning of the new year to announce their new gumpaste class! Missy will be teaching a gumpaste class in February and I will be teaching one in March. Don't miss that class! http://amyscake.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/b0b6ae2b17cef4518c4dd9db942aafcf_452eee8d.writeback Thu, 12 Oct 2006 20:40:29 -0500 Marshmallow Fondant 1 – 16 ounce bag of miniature marshmallows (it has to be 16 ounces, not 10.5) 3 TBLSP Water ¾ TBLSP flavoring 2 lbs of pure cane powdered sugar Grease a microwave safe bowl with shortening. Put marshmallows in the bowl with water and flavoring. Microwave in 1 minute increments stirring after each minute until marshmallows are smooth and creamy. Slowly stir in 2 lbs of powdered sugar. It will be the consistency of bread dough, so in the end you will have to knead it in. Do not burn yourself on the hot marshmallows! (Lightly coat your hands in shortening when kneading fondant.) Keep adding sugar until it will no longer incorporate more or until you have added the full 2 lbs Spray saran wrap with non-stick spray and tightly cover your fondant. Stick covered fondant in a sealable bag. Let sit for at least a couple of hours before use. If you are coloring a full recipe of fondant the same color, you can add the coloring to the marshmallows right after you melt them. If you are coloring small amounts then you will take the desired amount and knead in the color. Note: If you are using a mixer to mix your fondant generously grease the bowl and the dough hook before mixing. If you do not have a dough hook you will want to use a paddle. Do not use a whisk. The dough is very thick. http://amyscake.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/5f7dbc1d163a1aecad1a05eb39696eaf_451abe4c.writeback Wed, 27 Sep 2006 13:09:16 -0500 I will be teaching a Candy Making class on Thursday, October 5th. Learn how to make delicious and adorable candy treats. These are perfect for the holidays! Give them out as gifts. http://amyscake.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/25b1e8d775cb7434e9a7ee7fe1195969_451abdd3.writeback Wed, 27 Sep 2006 13:07:15 -0500 Fall is here! In October I will be teaching Course 1 on Tuesday nights, starting October 3rd and ending October 24th. Course 3 will be held on Thursday nights starting October 12th and ending November 2nd. All classes are held from 6:30pm- 8:30pm. All classes are held at the Henrietta Michaels. For the month of October when you buy the Course kit you can sign up for the class for FREE!! That is a $25.00 value! Run over to Michaels and sign up today. http://amyscake.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/39b07e51e515ee44f1e0df4f04560947_44c92b73.writeback Thu, 27 Jul 2006 16:09:07 -0500 In August I will be teaching Course 3 at the Joanns in Henrietta on Tuesday nights. I will be teaching a Course 1 on Thursday nights at the Michaels in Henrietta. In September I will be teaching a Course 2 on Thursday nights at the Michaels in Henrietta.