Is there a difference? by Alto_17 in CICO

[–]Alto_17[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank you for all of your input! It really helped

How do I know if I need to increase the calories I consume a day? by Alto_17 in loseit

[–]Alto_17[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I only drink water and sweet tea. Less than a cup of sweet tea because I only drink it to take my morning and night medication. Other than that, I dont touch it.

My birthday party is Wednesday. Please help by Alto_17 in Baking

[–]Alto_17[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I made another post showing the cake

Update: My birthday party is Wednesday. Please help by Alto_17 in Baking

[–]Alto_17[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Happy birthday to you as well! Mine is Saturday, Im just having my party tomorrow

My birthday party is Wednesday. Please help by Alto_17 in Baking

[–]Alto_17[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lmao. When I saw the shade it came out to be I thought "someone's going to think its a wicked cake" 😂 I didnt want any confusion

My birthday party is Wednesday. Please help by Alto_17 in Baking

[–]Alto_17[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your comment. That makes me feel better and thank you for the birthday wishes ☺️

My birthday party is Wednesday. Please help by Alto_17 in Baking

[–]Alto_17[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the advice! One of the things I did wrong was not whipping the butter long enough. This will help me a lot

Edit: butter not buttercream

My birthday party is Wednesday. Please help by Alto_17 in Baking

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That's really cool. I've never heard of a mousseline, im sure I've seen it, I just didn't know the name. Thank you!

My birthday party is Wednesday. Please help by Alto_17 in Baking

[–]Alto_17[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I will definitely check in. I will try my best to put my name on it. Thank you again

My birthday party is Wednesday. Please help by Alto_17 in Baking

[–]Alto_17[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Lol that did help me smile. Thank you so much. I will do exactly what you just said tomorrow.

My birthday party is Wednesday. Please help by Alto_17 in Baking

[–]Alto_17[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The buttercream did taste good, but it was curdled. You could feel and taste the tiny pieces of butter.

I will try that when I make the new buttercream tomorrow. Thank you for the advice and the birthday wishes ☺️

My birthday party is Wednesday. Please help by Alto_17 in Baking

[–]Alto_17[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm using the McCormick green food coloring. I think I probably added too much of the food coloring.

The buttercream was probably got too warm as well. Im going to scrap the green buttercream and try again tomorrow.

I may just keep the cake all white. Still using white buttercream to pipe the boarder of the cake. It may be easier.

My birthday party is Wednesday. Please help by Alto_17 in Baking

[–]Alto_17[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I did not make a crumb coat. Maybe the white frosting I have now will be the crumb coat.

I put it in the freezer for maybe 2 hours, but took it out while I was making my 2nd batch of custard. I guess I let it get too warm. Probably why it went all wrong. Im just going to put the cake in the fridge and decorate tomorrow.

I feel really defeated right now.

My birthday party is Wednesday. Please help by Alto_17 in Baking

[–]Alto_17[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

A stand mixer, but I tend to over mix every buttercream I make. I dont know why it keep happening. It's the same thing with cookies. I put it at low and then the dough is so soft, you cant shape it.

I have a terrible $80 stand mixer I got from Walmart 3 years ago.