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Phew! I DID IT – FINALLY! What do you think?
Feb 06, 2009
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Phew! I DID IT – FINALLY! What do you think? from ChefInYou.com
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For those who already read this post of mine, you would know what a lousy cake decorator I am, and how I was trying to break free of that black mark!!! I tried my hand at that last time (photos in this post), and it took me quite a while to get to the next one. I know its not perfect – but then for having learnt on my own with no help/guidance, I just feel like congratulating myself!
As I mentioned, my better half got me a complete Cake decorating set – so that I could at least do my due diligence in getting rid of this unnecessary phobia and that kit come along with a book which shows the various ways I could use the kit. I made this wedding cake by following the instructions to the tee – my only imagination/creativity lies in choosing the colors.
It still is not perfect – I couldn’t make the cake stands perfectly straight – I messed something in there – dunno what! But this presentation looked really good – more so in person than in this picture. All in all – I was so ecstatic that I thought I will share it with you all 
I dunno how long this decoration takes generally but for me – it took almost one whole day! At the end of it I was like P.H.E.W
I invite you to contribute your tips, tricks and experiences in the comment section, which would enable novices like me to expand more…
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Great work DK!! Cakes looks very nice….You did a good job even with out any training
I too learned cake decoration by myown….without any training/help….. I have a few of my decorated cake photos in my blog….please check when you get time 
Superb.. Great work.. Looks Yummy and sure it tasted Yummy too
Bravo!! This is beauitfully done! I would not have believed you were ever bad at this!
brillient work of art DK
novice? from which angle?
i can’t see why u need any advice from us (well, others. i am not even considered novice baker let alone expert;) love the detail on every petals and leaves. keep it up.
@Alka : ROFL! I did, for whole 5 minutes. Pointing out mistakes you sure did to the tee..lemme give you reply in my defence!
(smirk)
1) I sure am a novice – I have seen what experts can do and even talking myself in their league is putting them in embarrasement..and this was indeed my first attempt. All I can say is Lady Luck smiled at me the day I made these.:-D
2)As I replied to Sweatha’s comment – Miracles Happen! I am indeed too lazy most of the time at least!
3)I will still ask tips from you guyz..the stuff I learn from bloggers are mind blowing…Most of my recipes are a product from such learnings – hence tips needed!
4)I replied to this comment too- to Asha’s esp, she looks over my ‘dieting’ hehe – I was a generous neighbhor…I had totally one forkful of that! It went to neighbors, collegues etc..Come over and live next to me…I will give you too…We both will be happy ppl u know!!!!!!!
all said and done – thanks for that comment – It made me laugh!
Hmmm u said it right,an expert can find out many mistakes in that….ready to hear some??
Well the mistakes aren’t in icing,but in your write up..firstly u said u are a novice…no body will agree to it(this looks too perfect for a novice work)
Then u said u r lazy….a person spending a day on icing can be lazy?give me a break dear…
Then u asked for tips from us??from us??? he he he he..i m yet to visit a blog with such an elaborate work of art on cakes(sorry if there are actually such blogs around,maybe i have a narrow exposure)
And lastly the biggest blunder u did….u had it by urself ??not even some left over crumbles for us ??
@Sig – thanks sweetie
@Musy – you are a lovable dear for commenting both here and at Facebook
and ur comment made me smileeeeeeeee
@cham – thanks dear! I was flabbergasted myself!!!
@Mishmash – It happens when I watch ppl like you making some really mind blowing work of art out there – thanks for inspiring me
to try my hand at cake decoration
@aquadaze – I know what you mean..thats what I have heard from all – I just hope I cultivate that much discipline and patience to get there – among experts like u guyz
@jaya – thanks dear..:)
@Madhu – I loved how the colors turned out myself! It was a total fluke
@myspicykitchen – thanks dear:)
@Gita – Thanks Gita , I appreciate it a lot
@Sweatha – Bitter half! hehehehehehe! Guess u are in my situation huh! Believe me I am lazy too and thats why this cake decorating thingy is so far out of hands..and that again is the reason I said “Phew! I did it!” Now thats what made me post it too – I am amazed at myself. My ‘bitter’ half had one word to say about it – Miracles happen
@Madhu – Oh thats alright. Was simply making fun! Was glad to get in touch with you yday though
@Siri – hehehehehe. Girl U make me feel like King Kong! or at least as mighty and powerful as that! What wud I ever do without u!
@Ashwini – Thanks ashwini..thats means a lot:)
@Asha – hahaha! U r talking about Musy and shn while u are not supposed to come out here on a weekend ! Gotcha!
U got it???? Already ur pictures do me no good and now u get more and more appliances to do me in!!!! And thanks for the comment dearie – and yes..I dint eat all of it myself. I was an excellent neighbor 
@Nags – yeheyeheyh! Cant wait for the entry Nags..and thanks a lot dear..I was v v excited when I finished it!
@Neha – thanks Neha. Now days books almost spoon feed you I think..am glad I had one although I think I will do better with proper class…lets see!
@Soma – Will you believe me if i say that I go around saying the same thing! I am usually no good at it either – this one was a miracle! I feel like I got some Padmashri or something!
@Simran – You can make buttercream – or else u will if u can imagine the taste of buttercream..aaah heaven!:) hehe – I am too lazy to make cakes to save my life either – this one was a fluke!
@Valli – It took me one day Valli – but if you ask the experts they will point out 100 mistakes in this one! Boy! Am i not glad that not “ALL” of you are experts at this that I actually managed to get few compliments!!! hehehehe Hugs
Hey girl you say thats looking like a beginners work…you got to be kidding…
Did you say lousy? This is totally and completely amazing.
And yes, I can’t decorate a cake to save my life. I can’t even make buttercream
No tips from me… i am the worst one around. All I can say it this is as beautiful as it can be. So very pretty. I envy everyone who can decorate their cakes:-)
Its simply awesome dear..
Can believe you did it without any guidance..WELL DONE.
No tips, as myself a Zero in this..
I love the colour! and i don’t know what the experts think but for someone who has never tried this before, this looks awesome
btw, cooking up a french dish today
Whole day? PHEW!! But worth it though. I am not very intersted in icing deco, slap some amd swirl!
Great effort and great job. Keep at it, you will be an expert in no time.
Oh, I just bought a Ultra Grind, wet grinder from Inno concept.com, can’t wait to get it!
Hey, I see Musical and shn here, I thought they are taking a blog break!!
Have a fun Sunday.
Asha.
Wow gorgeous..Lots of patience required..Love the colors..great work.
Its amazing Dhivs. I think with couple of more such cakes, you are ready to participate in Food Network’s cake challenges
)))… I hope my wish will come true!
You have learnt all of this on your own and thats really commendable!! Great job buddy..:) I am thrilled to see all the pics. Love the color combo too.
Loads of Hugs,
Siri
Being very modesh eh? That looks so good.
I’m very very SORRY da! Usually the little one goes to sleep by 8.30pm, 9pm maximum. Yesterday he was up until 10.30pm. Adhukapparam I felt so sleepy. Sorry once again.
Its a work of art.Dahling,I have bookmarked the entire post including the comment section.I have never ever tried my hands at this mostly coz I did not know and rest sheer laziness.I used to look in awe at your frosted cupcakes-I am lazy and afraid even for that.I too recently got a decor kit from my better(or should I say bitter !) half to wake me up from laziness.This post is tempting me to wake up.PERFECT.
Wow, they look absoulutely gorgeous just like professional work… really lovely
congratulations!!! job well done. looks beautiful…. no tips from me either..never attempted to decorate a cake before….
Congrats Dhivya.Great work.I love the color combo..Its beautiful
Congrats Dhivs, thats a good work of art. Being a novice, you have done a remarkable job.
this is absolutely amazing. And I love the colours you have chosen. And if this is what you have come up with no lessons etc…it is awesome
I am totally into cake decoration and there is only one way to get it right – practice, practice, practice! At least that is what worked for me
you have done a remarkable job, taking into consideration that u re self-trained. Congrats
Did u say novice? OMG what a pretty work of art! Bravo!
Beautiful! Ok, beyond beautiful! No wait, actually beyond any description
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Well done, Dhivy!
I have no tips or tricks for you, coz I’ve never even attempted one. Just wanted to congratulate you on a job well done… It looks awesome!!!!! I am in awe….