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"The
Magic Touch"
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Sharing Site for the Sugar Enthusiast
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Books & Products for the Sugar Artist |
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This is a sharing organization for all levels of the sugar art. The annual 2008 ICES Convention & Show is in Orlando, Florida. Bring your family. Convention Hotel is the Contemporary Resort. The Over Flow hotel is The Polynesian. Rooms are booking super fast. You must register before you can book your room(s). Visit the ICES web site for more information including special ticket rates to Disney World. |
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Mini Classes & Demonstrations The Riviera Hotel & Casino; Las Vegas, Nevada Thursday, July 31-Sunday, August 31, 2008 Instructors
CCC Cake Camp Web Site: http://www.cakecamp.com/ |
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Compiled by Diane Shavkin NY Questions & Answers |
Cake by Carolyn Lawrence, Missouri |
by viewers of my web site |
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Pictures by Steve Shavkin, New York
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Pictures by Steve Shavkin, New York
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Cookie & Gingerbread Decorating | Autumn Carpenter, Indiana | Instructions |
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Thanksgiving Cookies/Rolled Fondant Plate | Autumn Carpenter, Indiana | Instructions |
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A Christmas Cookie Bouquet | Autumn Carpenter, Indiana | Instructions |
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Gingerbread Bags to Fill | Autumn Carpenter, Indiana | Instructions |
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Patriotic Cookie Bouquet | Jeannine Norder, Michigan | Instructions |
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Gingerbread Wreaths | Chris DeVico, North Carolina | Instructions |
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Tea Cup Cookies | Chris DeVico, North Carolina | Instructions |
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Fondant Bonnet Cookies | Cindy Sciaroni, Missouri | Instructions |
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Gum Paste Red Roses | Tracy Unsworth, New Zealand | Instructions |
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Gum Paste Poinsettias | Nicholas Lodge, Georgia | Instructions |
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Chrysanthemum | Nicholas Lodge, Georgia | Instructions |
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Red Waratah | Lexie Picken, Australia | Instructions |
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Gum Paste Columbine | Beth Parvu, Ohio | Instructions |
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Passion Flower Wedding Cake | Scott Clark Woolley, NYC | Instructions |
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Gumpaste Roses | Mona Landers, Texas | Instructions |
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Cake in Florist Box | Mona Landers, Texas | Instructions |
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Gumpaste Baby
Bib Cake
Using Diane's Sketches |
JoEllen Simon, Nebraska | Instructions |
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Rolled Fondant Graduates | Ruth Rickey, Oklahoma | Instructions |
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Rice at Weddings | Gayle McMillan, Louisiana | Instructions |
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Lace Work & Filigree | JoEllen Simon, Nebraska | Instructions |
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Chocolate Rose & Leaf | Vi Whittington, Indiana | Instructions |
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Party Favors | Millie Hohimer, Missouri | Instructions |
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Royal Icing Woodgraining Effects | Keith Ryder, Virginia | Instructions |
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Run Sugar Valentine Card | Jo Ellen Simon, Nebraska | Instructions |
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2 cups sugar 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1 cup milk 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup boiling water "PERFECTLY CHOCOLATE" CHOCOLATE FROSTING(recipe follows) Directions: 1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans. 2. Stir together sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt in large bowl. Add eggs, milk, oil and vanilla; beat on medium speed of mixer 2 minutes. Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin). Pour batter into prepared pans. 3. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks. Cool completely. Frost with "PERFECTLY CHOCOLATE" CHOCOLATE FROSTING. 10 to 12 servings. VARIATIONS:
THREE LAYER CAKE: Grease and flour three 8-inch round baking pans. Heat oven to 350°F. Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake 30 to 35 minutes. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks. Cool completely. Frost. BUNDT CAKE: Grease and flour 12-cup Bundt pan. Heat oven to 350°F. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 50 to 55 minutes. Cool 15 minutes; remove from pan to wire rack. Cool completely. Frost. CUPCAKES: Line muffin cups (2-1/2 inches in diameter) with paper bake
cups. Heat oven to 350°F. Fill cups 2/3 full with batter. Bake 22 to
25 minutes. Cool completely. Frost. About 30 cupcakes.
"PERFECTLY CHOCOLATE" CHOCOLATE FROSTING 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter or margarine
Melt butter. Stir in cocoa. Alternately add powdered sugar and milk, beating to spreading consistency. Add small amount additional milk, if needed. Stir in vanilla. About 2 cups frosting.
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Cake & Recipe from Rebecca Garcia of Texas Picture by Rebecca Garcia of Texas ![]()
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Pie made by Diane Shavkin, NY Picture by Steve Shavkin, NY
Note: Diane used a crushed, Oreo crust which may be found in grocery stores. She saved some of the whipped cream to used as a topping and added the Hershey chocolate kisses for decoration. |
| Hints, Ideas/How-To's | Run Sugar Work Instructions | Petit Fours Instructions |
| Tips for Cookies/Icing/Glazes | Scone Recipes/Helpful Hints | Substitute for Ingredients |
| Transferring Images to Cakes | How to Make Bow Loops | Show Hints |
| Cake Decorating Recipes | Recipes for Cake Decorators | Decorators Buttercream |
| Poured Fondant Icing | Rolled Butter Cream Recipes | Cold Porcelain/Similar Recipes |
| Carrot Cakes | White Cake Recipes | Doctored-Up Cake Mix Recipes |
| Black Tea Cake | Popcorn Cake | Fruit Cakes & Jar Cakes |
| Variety Cookies/Decorations | Australian Recipes | Cake Truffles from Cake Scraps |
| Pound Cake Recipes | Cake/Punch/Ice Ring Dessert Recipes | Recipes for Diane/Steve's Anniversary |
| Gingerbread Recipe | Punches/Non-Alcoholic Beverages | Recipes for Purim |
| Cream Cheese Frostings | Dark Chocolate Frosting Recipes | Layer Cake Fillings |
| Cookie Icing/Glazes | Whipped Cream Frostings | Wedding Treats |
| Uncooked Fondant | Thanksgiving Entertainment | |
| Halloween Page 1 | Halloween Page 2 |
| Candy Recipes | Diane's Creamy Fudge Recipes | Brownie Rum Balls |
| White Fudge Chocolate | Candy/Truffles/Fudge Caramels | Deb's Truffles Recipes |
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Two Doll Cakes |
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Making a Doll Cake | April Shavkin, Georgia | Instructions |
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Doll Cake with Ruffle on Dress | Debbie Sand, California | Instructions |
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Elephant Cake | Ada Anieves | Instructions |
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Armadillo Cake | Janette Pfertner, Texas | Instructions |
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Roundup of Sculptured Cakes | Janette Pfertner,
Texas
(Janette Demonstrated This On The Food Network "Unwrapped") |
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Fish Cakes | Kyle Foster, Oklahoma | Instructions |
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Rolled Fondant Clown | Tracy Unsworth, New Zealand | Instructions |
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Novelty Cake Pictures | Ada Anieves | Pictures |
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Table Setting Cake | Keith Ryder | Instructions |
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Pool Cake | Diane Burke, Connecticut | Instructions |
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Baby in Bassinet | Shirley Jackson, Minnesota | Instructions |
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New Year's Eve Clock | George Fowler, Iowa | Instructions |
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Cross Cake & Edible Bead Borders | Vi Whittington, Indiana | Instructions |
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The Jewish Wedding | Linda Rodin, Florida | History & Crafts |
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Cakes for Jewish Occasions | Linda Rodin, Florida | Pictures |
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Shavlot - A Jewish Holiday | Linda Rodin, Florida | History & Crafts |
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Purim - A Jewish Holiday | Linda Rodin, Florida | History & Crafts |
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Chocolate Houses - Chanukah | Diane Shavkin | Instructions |
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Making a Loop Hanger Towel Rack | Marida Binsted, Virginia | Instructions |
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Using Diane's Original Sketches
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Make a Baby Cake |
JoEllen Simon, Nebraska | Instructions |
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Hearts & Flowers Wedding Cake | Susan O'Boyle-Jacobson, Minnesota | Instructions |
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Tiger Lilies Cake | Jane Cisneros, Arizona | Instructions |
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Cake Displays | Pam Weston, Washington | Instructions |
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Cake Pictures | Gloria Griffin, Canada | Instructions |
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Wedding Cakes | Eunice Borchers, South Africa | Pictures with Descriptions |
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Tiered Hawaiian Cake | Pam Greenwell, Florida | Instructions |
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Lace Layon Cutouts Cake | Cathy Fiebe | Instructions |
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Create-A-Lace in Butter cream | Michaelle Stidham, Michigan | Instructions |
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Create-A-Lace with Ribbons | Michaelle Stidham, Michigan | Instructions |
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Lace Impressions & Ruffles | Roberta Griffins, Minnesota | Instructions |
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Food Color Painting | Jo Ellen Simon, Nebraska | Instructions |
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Buttercream Borders | Buttercream Borders | Instructions |
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Rolled Fondant Cake Painting | Tracy Unsworth, New Zealand | Instructions |
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Tropical Bridal Shower Cake | Pam Greenwell, Florida | Instructions |
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Sweet 16 Cheer Leader Cake | Shirley Jackson, Michigan | Instructions |
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Cowboy Themed Cake | Shirley Jackson, Michigan | Instructions |
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Wafer Painting | Darlene Horner | Instructions |
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Australian Recipes |
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Three Recipes |
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Chiffon Cake | Michaelle Stidham, Michigan | Instructions |
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Basketweave & Chocolate Dipped Cherries | Mona Landers, Texas | Instructions |
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Decorated Chocolate Cake | Vi Whittington, Indiana | Instructions |
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Cake Scrap Desserts | Michaelle Stidham, Michigan | Instructions |
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Grooms Cakes with Fresh Fruit | Earlene Moore, Texas | Instructions |
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Chocolate Truffle Containers | Gloria Griffin, Canada | Instructions |
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Chocolate Candy Box & Roses | Mary Gallagher, Pennsylvania | Instructions |
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Truffles | Gloria Griffin, Canada | Instructions |
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Candy Train | Shirley Jackson, Michigan | Instructions |
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