kilikini wrote:
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> They would be easier. I'm still trying to figure out how to make the tiers.
> Amanda wants round tiers, like a wedding cake, and she wants icing around it
> to look like ribbons and bows that are tying up the tiers. Gosh almighty,
> I'm not a professional baker!!!!!
>
> kili

I've got a cake book that gives directions on making chocolate ribbons
and bows for decorating. I've never tried it, even though the
directions look feasible. I can bake cakes but am not so skilled at
decorating.

I'm in agreement with those who say to get them to buy whatever
ingredients they can. The ribbon recipe requires a double boiler,
candy thermometer, white chocolate, corn syrup, and confectioner's
sugar. The double boiler can be worked around if you don't have one,
but the thermometer seems pretty crucial.

If you're interested in experimenting with this, I can type up an
abbreviated version of the directions and email them to you.

pat