Comments for Lindy's Cakes Blog

Comment on Fashion Cookie workshop by Kiwi Rachel

Kiwi Rachel — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:35:15 +0000

Dear Bonnie

I’m sure Lindy would love to come to New Jersey!

Zoe

Comment on Baking The Perfect Madeira Cake by Kiwi Rachel

Kiwi Rachel — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:34:01 +0000

Dear Michelle

It sounds like you have tried most of our tips. Have you tried lining the outside of the tin with newspaper? Also, adding glycerine to the mixture can make the cake more moist.

Hope this helps and good luck!

Zoe

Comment on Why do my cakes sink in the middle? by Kiwi Rachel

Kiwi Rachel — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:29:10 +0000

Dear Priscilla

Could it be that your oven is too high? If you have a fan oven you can reduce the oven temperature to 160c (320F). I would grease your pan and then line it with baking parchment to stop it sticking.

Hope this helps and good luck!

Zoe

Comment on How do I make Sugarpaste? by Kiwi Rachel

Kiwi Rachel — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:21:02 +0000

Dear Marina

The sugarpaste will last a long time (approx 6 months) if stored correctly in an airtight container.

Happy cake making!

Zoe

Comment on Baking deep Madeira/Chocolate cakes by Kiwi Rachel

Kiwi Rachel — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:17:39 +0000

Dear Rachel

It sounds like you could have cooked it for slightly too long. Lindy recommends cooking a 4″ square chocolate cake for 45 mins-1hr. Remember all ovens are different so keep an eye on the cake and when a skewer comes out clean it means the cake is cooked.

You may add glycerine to the cake to make it more moist.

Hope this helps and good luck with your baking!

Zoe

Comment on A Kiwi Carrot Cake Recipe! by Kiwi Rachel

Kiwi Rachel — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:13:08 +0000

Dear Carol

Lindy would not cover cream cheese frosting in fondant. The lemon buttercream sounds like a better option.

Good luck with your cake making!

Zoe

Comment on Baking The Perfect Madeira Cake by Kiwi Rachel

Kiwi Rachel — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:10:13 +0000

Dear Michelle

Lindy would fill the cake and coat the cake in ganache the day before.

Hope this helps and good luck!

Zoe

Comment on How do I make Sugarpaste? by Kiwi Rachel

Kiwi Rachel — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:07:38 +0000

Dear Tony

It sounds like something has gone wrong. Make sure you are using the correct quantities of the ingredients.

Good luck!

Zoe

Comment on Baking The Perfect Madeira Cake by Kiwi Rachel

Kiwi Rachel — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:57:16 +0000

Dear Sophie

Once a madeira cake is covered in fondant it will last approximately 2 weeks. Glycerine helps to keep the cake moist but it is not essential.

Please find a link below to Lindy’s pdf document that will help with making wonky cakes.

http://www.lindyscakes.co.uk/OnlineShop-DVDs.htm

Good luck!

Zoe

Comment on Baking The Perfect Madeira Cake by Kiwi Rachel

Kiwi Rachel — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:45:25 +0000

Dear Angela

The madeira cake is suitable to use in a heart shaped tin. You might be interested to know that Lindy has a valentine heart cake in her “Celebrate with a Cake” book. Please see the link below.

http://www.lindyscakes.co.uk/CelebratewithaCake.htm

Happy Baking!

Zoe