Category Archives: Cake Decorating

Well That Explains Count Chocula

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Kimberly Chapman

I’m making a zombie rat cake that bleeds, so I needed to make some edible fake blood. If any of the above statement confuses you, you’re reading the wrong food blog… Anyway. I Googled around for recipes and found a … Continue reading →

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Alien Dog Cake for Peo

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Kimberly Chapman

Last February I got to volunteer in Mike McCarey’s (aka the Cake God, even though he doesn’t like it when we call him that, thus proving how much more deserving he is of the title) classes after the Austin cake … Continue reading →

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Skinner Blends in Fondant

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Kimberly Chapman

I’m making an Alien Dog cake for Peo’s birthday – at her request after Mike McCarey gave me his sample dog stand after the Austin cake show in February – so I decided it’d be easier to cover the body … Continue reading →

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Experimenting with Social Media and Edible Media

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Kimberly Chapman

I am attempting to see what happens when I host an On-Air G+ Hangout while decorating. I’m posting the link below and in theory, it’ll show up as live for those who come see while it’s going, and a YouTube … Continue reading →

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New Classes!

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Kimberly Chapman

Announcing two new classes coming this fall! First is another Flexible, Edible Stained Glass class, but I’ll be making some holiday-themed patterns up in the next week or so for that. Stay tuned for photos! Sunday October 14th: 10-5pm $100 … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sweeted Again! Plus a Peek Into My Cake Cabinet…

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Kimberly Chapman

I’m thrilled that one of my cakes has been featured on the Sunday Sweets segment of CakeWrecks! Sunday Sweets: Beatle Mania Mine is the one with the Rattles on it: More pics, including several in-progress, are here. As of this … Continue reading →

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New Class/Event Listings

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Kimberly Chapman

I’ve updated my calendar with several upcoming classes and cake events: Monday, July 23 – Kid Kamp – Ages 4 to 10 Theme still not decided for certain, but there’s a good chance it’ll be using cutter shapes to make … Continue reading →

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Ugly Cake

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Kimberly Chapman

Early on in this blog, I showed you how to make Ugly Cake Balls, based on my Ugly Cake. But apparently I’ve been remiss in showing you all just how ridiculously easy it is to make Ugly Cake itself. So … Continue reading →

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Two Quick Bits of News

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Kimberly Chapman

1) The flexible, edible stained glass class this weekend closes enrollment at noon tomorrow (because I have to pre-make some gummy sheets and let them dry). So sign up fast if you’re interested. 2) I’ve made a new page of … Continue reading →

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New Classes!

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Kimberly Chapman

I’ve partnered with a local cake decorating and class shop – Amazing Kakes – to teach my gummy techniques and to do some little-kid-friendly classes. The first two are already listed, so sign up and spread the word! http://theclassroomatamazingkakes.com/Guest_instructorshtml.html Update: … Continue reading →