1st timer, do I need to make or order special type of frosting? Or will the regular store brought frosting work by spooning in the tube?
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I used regular frosting from the store and it worked just fine. I used a spoon to stuff it in the tube and I was good to go!
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just bought this...here is a link...I had no instructions either http://www.chicagometallicbakeware.com/recipes/types-of-recipes/recipe-cakes/classic-cake.html
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I used a regular cake mix. no problem. baking time will take some adjustment.
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I've taken a few candy classes and typically, a special candy coloring gel/oil is needed. I am not a pro, but, my initial response is no. Hope this helps.
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We apologize but we do not think it will work out very well. Due to the thickness of the frosting, it may be difficult to push the syringe plunger in and push out the frosting. However, this is only an assumption, it may work better than expected.
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I was just looking for a liner because my frosting abilities lack. While it's not a pre-made liner, this is really cute and seems easy: http://thecookiewriter.com/giant-cupcake-liner-tutorial/
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We were able to make big and fluffy ones..spread the sugar floss evenly or it will not all melt.... But make sure to let the machine run for like 5 to 8 minutes to warm up.
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Use royal icing colored with gel paste food colors (not liquid or oil based) - you can buy the colors in craft stores like Michaels. It only takes a small amount to get very bright and vivid colors. As the icing dries the color will deepen. If you are really ambitious you could use candy like "Wilton Candy Melts" (also found in craft stores). They come in many different colors or you can buy white and use oil based candy coloring to custom make the colors you want. I say "ambitious" because you have to keep the candy melted but be careful not to overheat it or it will seize. Trust me, there is a bit of a learning curve when using them! You could use colored buttercream icing as well but then you wouldn't be able to stack them (without messing up your hard work) if you need to make a bunch and have to travel with them. If you don't need to stack them, that is what I would use - it would be the easiest! Royal icing and Candy Melts will harden so you can stack the cookies if need be. Oh, and to make royal icing (if you're unfamiliar with it), you can find meringue powder at the same craft store and the recipe is on a paper that comes with the container. You can make royal icing with raw egg whites but it isn't really recommended. I hope this answers your question!
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sometimes the frosting can get messed up by the tier on top. you have to use the smaller cupcake cups n frost it enough but not too much so everything fit correctly without getting messed up. not very ideal!
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You'd have to put the pastry bag filled with frosting through a regular rubber band and then twist the rubber band and pull the bag with frosting in it through again to keep it tight, which would be messy and kind of hard to do. This thing lets you wrap the rubber band around the top of the frosting in the bag, and then the little arrow thing hooks onto the loop you've created. Hard to describe. They work great, though!
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No, you just use your own recipe or a boxed mix. It works great. I also use the paper cupcake liners, which are very convenient.
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When I used it, I waited up to 5 minutes like the directions said. If there was not an even whitish "frosting" coating on my (face,neck,upper chest,where ever) after the first 5 minutes, I applied another layer and waited up to another 5 minutes for the "frosting". Have a fan blowing on you during the 5 minute wait and be ready to jump in the shower to wash it off immediately when "frosted".
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I ordered early so I would be sure to have it. Just make sure you store it in a cool dry place. Then for about 3 mn just before you put it on the cake put it in the freezer. Once you sit it on cake you wont be able to move it so have everything ready when you take it out of freezer. It's a great product!
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I have made normal frosting as well as fondant. I think I said something like try that with a Kitchen Aid. I have not tried meringue but have wisked a bunch of eggs. It is strong and can do fast. I use it to mix up to 3 lbs. of meat loaf. Another thing this mixer being this strong would be able to mix all day I think.
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Yes - heating it up in the microwave for a few seconds will help it be more pliable. I had never used this product before (bought some other brand off store shelf at Michael's) - this was better & easier to handle than store frosting. Just follow directions on the tub - it is really super easy!
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Wife say it needs to be real cold then it should work as it came out of the fridge then start pressing it on the cake as it starts to warm up good luck
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Hi, I bought and used this pan. Love t. To let you know I you use fondant the cake should be delivered or used that same day. I found that it will slip down. I also kept mine in the fridge to keep it firm. I worked somewhat. My problem was that the people changed the deliver date by 2 days so it slid. I also followed the directions to coat the inside the old fashioned way. Crisco and flour. It came out perfect. I hope this helps. Sandi