My 9th fondant cake (my mom's birthday cake)

[xxCuttiePiexx1]

OMG! I's so Beautiful!! I play the piano too! And i really want to have this cake for my birthday cuz my birthday theme is music! My birthday is this march and I LOVE IT!!! XD

[mc46i]

I love you're cake! My birthday is coming up soon and I want to make this! How wide are the piano keys?

-Norway, 15 years

[dejavu2605]

This cake is really beautiful!!!!! wow..

[Dahomey46]

Hello. beautiful job. Please what kind of fondant do you use ? THanks. Marie

[nikikay09]

do you need food coloring for the fondant? :)

[criscake]

@nikikay09

yes...food coloring is used on the fondant

[misumag1]

Great cake! What size cake pans did you use?

[criscake]

@misumag1 round cake pans

[azulabeatsurass]

dats really pretty i love it!!!

[bellafroggy]

wow!! beautiful!! x

[lunagitana2011]

All of your cakes are beatiful!! and i bet the're yummy as well!! keep it up.. =D

[ChayanneLover]

Beautiful! Itsn't nice to be able to personalized your cakes for family? You should start selling your cakes. You are Awesome!

[kolyabean]

i love it! my brother playes the guitar and the organ so i think he would like it too

[jessier2009]

SO SO LOVELY!!!! incredible.

[haithungar]

this sucks

your mom raised a bitch.

[briabaybeeo9]

@haithungar hahahahahahah.. wth weirdo

[xEternalSlumberx]

@haithungar You're rude! If you don't like it don't watch it! YOU suck, that cake is beautiful. I'd like to see YOU try to make something like that. -_-

[SUPERGIRL98able]

Wow. Yoou Are AMAZING Omg you are amazingggg.. wow my cakes really suckk . you lucky your mom is luck to.. lol

[gualu0504]

I LOVE THIS CAKE! BEAUTIFUL!

[supercamee]

I would consider the option do the fondant by yourself. It'soooo easy and of course more genuine and there's no reason to buy wilton or decopac or any other brand if you can do this at home.

You just need 4 ingredients. Powdered sugar, water, some jelly and glucose.

[babsmike88]

I love this cake. You did a beautiful job with it. How did you get your black fondant so rich looking and is the entire bottom layer covered in black then the white keys added? I'm just beginning to work with fondant and I'm loving it. You do such beautiful work.

[steeltipboots]

Hi Christina, this is stunning. Extremely clean work. I have never done a fondant cake but hope to try one soon. My nephew plays the piano, so I'm thinking of doing a single layer cake for his birthday. Do you fondant the cake black first and then just add on the white notes?

[Thepianofreak17]

Thats rly cool :) I like the piano keys!! smart! cleaver! GEUNIS!

[RealProofOfExistence]

hi i was just wondering, where did you find this online?

[vidycz]

too pretty to eat

[funkypopcornpopped]

gorgeous .

[angel98cancer]

jeez!!!! it's perfect! i wish you could make that cake 4 me 4 my b-day next thursday!

[herbutterflykisses]

that is so cool!!

[coookiemonster22]

thats cute

[AdrisLTA]

I love music... and I totally loved your cake!!! it left me speechless :)

Great job!!!!

[KittyCuteThing]

i used to play the piano.. i kind of want to go back but.. idk....... i want to make a cake business with some friends or something. lol :]

[MrsSonyaCorona]

Nicely done...love this cake.

[PastryPrincess2010]

Hi. I've been watching all of your videos and all of your cakes are absolutely gorgeous. Do you get your designs from someplace or are they your own ideas. Also I am looking into making my 1st fondant cake. I was going to use Wilton but I read the comments posted saying that it doesn't taste very good. Do you have any tips for a beginner?

[southinkimlovely2]

how did you do the black fondant..im having a problem doing that..please help..

[kandiBREAKER6]

so freakin cool looking, very well done :D

[christachick]

cute

[mycrazypetz]

where is number ten?

[seforik]

very nice perfect

[misscherrygirl1]

Have you tried Marshmallow Fondant? I love this cake. I'm wanting to make my own baby-shower cake, and I hope it turns out as good as your cakes.

[avyanne]

man, i wish dat was my birthday cake XD

it was really lovely by the way =)

[GrlofGod09]

I got Wilton's fondant and it was gross. I make marshmallow now.

[julykatty1]

Christina, Where did you buy your airbrush machine and was it expensive?

[hellishsweetness]

THIS IS ONE OF MY FAV!!!!!!!!! :D

[Shelenator1]

OMG! I had almost this exact idea for a cake that I wanted to do for my husband that plays as well.. weird! EXCELLENT idea..lol.. Great cake.. I like how the 2nd is off-centered.

[chylasene]

Guauu!

[tanzk84]

I LOVE IT... I might attempt this for my dad's birthday next year!!!!

[MooCow4ever]

it is so amazing! well done

[TheLoveOfMusickk]

to cute

[DreaminFaerie]

Beautiful! How did you cut the "keys" so straight??

[tajn239]

This is beautiful. I actually was looking for a cake to bake 4 my mom's bday and i thought she likes pianos then realized u made it for ur mom's b-day. its cute. i have never made a fondant cake b4 so I dont know which one i will end up making

[xAnukisx]

It's amazing :D I love music and I know any music lover would ADORE this for any occasion!

[whatthepoopo]

You cakes always turn out beautiful! :D

[apkbrat]

i love ur cakes, i wish u could make me one for my bday lol

[beachgrl69]

HELP!! Where can I get a good recipe for the buttercream?

[soldau149]

any standard one will do for me.. the only thing that you have to remember is that when you add you liquid ingriedents, like water/milk, remember to add slowly, ad tat you dont have to add all of it until you have the right consistency!

[yaoilittleprincess]

you're from the GTA?where do you buy your fondant?Also,do you have any tips on writing out words?

[9Shattered9]

i wouldnt be able to eat these cakes..lol...

[Vampirelove300]

your cakes are amazing i love them all =]

[chasethegoose]

I love this cake! It's beautiful!!!!

[dantwaz]

Oh Christina I love this cake! (I'm a music teacher and I also decorate cakes on the side so I got so excited when I saw this cake of yours!)

Can I ask did you colour your fondant black? Or do you guys get good black fondant over there? We can't get it down here (Australia) we have this horrible cake art stuff that rips as soon as you pick up up to cover the cake! Anyway, you did a beautiful job!

Danielle x

[superdavemohan]

can i ask how much do you charge for making a cake like this?

[MGrammatico]

i love it.. very classy

[luvsdvds]

The cake is stunning, and so appropriate for a pianist! I am sure your mom absolutely loved it!!!

Thanks so much for sharing it.

[BirdOfParadise777]

I love this cake:)

Thank you:)

BOP

[yalinga09]

Amazing cake, I love it!

[Lilithgold13]

how did you do this cake I would like to now

[TheWaterburian]

You can flavor your fondant because that is what I do. You will need to microwave it to make it pliable first and kneed your flavor of choice in it. You don't need a lot just 1/4 tsp and make sure your roll it thin. no more than 1/4 inch to cover the cake. I'd like to know if she bought her fondant black or colored it because it is hard as hell to get fondant that dark without using a lot of paste.

[jackieblair]

thats beautiful

[MaddieMusic30]

excuse me, do you know where i can order or buy fondant? because its way too hard to make an awesome cake without fondant...but i dont know where to buy it.

[criscake]

Sorry, i forgot to mention. In regards to the satin ribbon, u just cut the cake aws normal and te satis ribbon will come off.....after the first cut, the caterers usually take the cake to the kitchen and they take it apart to cut it up serve it to the guests.

[criscake]

Yep, most people dont like the texture of any fondant but it is always used for cakes because u can,t get the same finish with buttercream.... All my cakes are filled and covered in buttercream first before i apply the fondant...now BUTTERCREAM is delishious!!! That's what people end up eating! The Fondant usually peels right off as u are eating the cake anyway....its more for decoration!

[cjtay51]

I don't consider fondant to taste better than buttercream, but when the buttercream is applied in a thick enough consistency, and when Satin Ice is used, I have never had any complaints. I have done many wedding cakes with this fondant. I love it! I also like the fact that I can get it in darker colors that don't have the bitter aftertaste.

[criscake]

Thanks for the info....I`m looking forward to working with Satin Ice. In Toronto Sating Ice goes for $90 for a 10K...it`s very price, but if its as good as u say, I`m willing to spend the extra money! I also use McCalls to cover all my cakes, it is very soft, but very tasty......Thanks again!

[criscake]

For beginner i would recommend the wilton to lear. Just put it in the microwave for 10 sec before kneading it.....nad buy the fondand book by wilton...it has all the steps.

[cjtay51]

Hi, I just want to say here, that I find it difficult to work with Wilton fondant because of it's texture. It is by far, the worst tasting fondant I have ever had, even when adding flavoring. I purchase Sating Ice, a very pliable and delicious fondant on it's own, from Decopac. It is $13.00 for 5 lbs vs. Wilton's 17.00. It is excellent to work with for a beginner, especially because of it's pliable nature. I even use it for figurines.

[criscake]

Hi there. I absolutely agree, I just remember that when I started decoration, Wilton was the only one I liked working with, all the other ones were too soft. I will be trying Satin Ice this week, the problem is that were I live, satis Ice is VERY EXPENCIVE....

[luvsdvds]

Thanks so much for the tip, cjtay51 -- I am a beginner at fondant cakes and have a box of Wilton fondant waiting for my first experience ... but I definitely will look into the Satin Ice! :-)

[criscake]

I am currently using Mccalls Fondant...its very soft but very tasty for those that want to eat the fondant. Also, Millane fondant is quite aswell...

[julykatty1]

where do you get the Mccalls fondant?

[criscake]

Fondant is very funny that way...the tastier it is the more soft it is and u wont be able to get a smooth finish. I have, however learned to use the softer fondant since I last posted that...ALSO, most people dont like fondant AT ALL...they usually eat around it.

[criscake]

Thnk u.....my hubby was kind enough to cut them out by hand! I wish there was a cutter....lol

[hellishsweetness]

ok ITS OFFICIAL

UR MI IDOL!!!!!! ♥

I WANT TO MAKE THIS

FOR MY MOM TOO!!! SHE PLAYS THE PIANO :)

[TJDrummerGirl11]

This is absolutely gorgeous. I don't know what musician (or pianist) wouldn't be overjoyed to receive a cake that looked as wonderful as this!

[112Heels4U]

Hi, i was wondering how you rolled out your black fondant, did you use like powdered sugar. If so how did you get it from changing the color or how did you get it off?

[criscake]

HI there....yes, i always used cornstarch, but u just have to try not to get it on the top of the fondant....but if u do, just take a papertowel with some crisco and wipe it down...it will clean it very nicely...

[112Heels4U]

Thanks!

[greatunizuka]

i love it:)) brava! can i ask you what coloring do u used to the black keys??

[criscake]

Hi, its actually black fondant. I'm pretty lucky that my local supplier carries it!

[LoisP]

:O Awesome!

[goodyyum8]

you have a very beautiful cake...I was looking for a piano cake...and i found you...i will try to make one tonight. and hopefully i could make as nice as yours..

[criscake]

Thank u and good luck...make sure u post your cake..../i'd love to see it!!!

[criscake]

Hi there, thank u so much....!!! I have absolutely no training.....!!!! I watched alot of YOUTUBE videos before I attempted my first cake. I went to Michaels and bought all the supplies.....and waited about a month before attempting my first one......WATCH alot of youtube videos, and u'll do just great.

[drapalo]

what is your best recipe for fondant?

[criscake]

Hi there, unfortunately, I dont have a fondant recepi. I buy it already made. I just color it what ever color I need. Fondant is a really tricky thing to work with, so I leave it up to the profesionals to make it!!!.. My favority to use is by WILTON...the only thing is that it doesnt taste very good.....hope this helps!

[orlandito07]

wow!...hope someone surprise me with a cake like this, coz i'm a pianist...Great Job Cris!

[criscake]

Thank u so much!!!!! IT was very special for her....my first cake that I made for her!

[Lisen99]

I just want to say, that you are so creativ and funny with your ideas! And, just one thing more, haha, that cake was amazing! Hope your mum, will get happy! And I think so to! Have a nice day!

[15152278]

Love the look! (I'm a piano player) Really like your cakes - very creative

[09165067633]

exceptional!!! i always love how clean your cakes are :) keep making 'em... im excited to see what you will come up with next

[criscake]

THank you....this was a very special cake for my mom. Looking forward to seeing your next masterpiece....hope to see it soon!!! No pressure LOL

[catjimai88]

You doing well cris!!!I love the details!!!Happy birthday to your mom as well...

[criscake]

Thank u so much....this was a very special cake for me.  My mom deserves it!