rose cake obsession

[verbicide]

So, I saw this post on food_porn for this cake, and I am so freaking obsessed about it, I can't stop thinking about it, and omg I must make it RIGHT NOW.

The amazing baker who did this posted a tutorial today for the rose-frosting, so I think I'm going to try to make it tomorrow. Happily, I have somewhere to take it--going to Judy's for dinner. I wasn't planning on bringing anything, or maybe just bringing the brownies I made. But now--I have to do this. And I'm (pessimistically as always) totally convinced my first attempt is going to suck, but I don't care. I really really want to try this out. I'm sad she hasn't been able to do the tutorial on the vertical cake because OMG I WANT TO DO THAT HOW HOW HOW? *shriek*

Anyhow, she has a buttercream recipe she recommends that I'm going to use to try to help me out. I don't normally like buttercreams because they always seem too greasy to me (unlike cream cheese frosting, which is my favorite, but is a total pain in the ass to work with). I did try a swiss buttercream once, and I did like that better. But I can only imagine that for this decoration, a really solid stiff frosting is needed. So.

AHHHHHHHH I WANT TO GO DO THIS RIGHT NOW RIGHT NOW!!!! *FIXATED*

OMG between this and watching The Social Network last night (a topic on which I have much to say) my own incredible lack of a giant brain or awe-inspiring creativity is so glaringly obvious. Vertical cake! WHO THINKS OF THAT OMG! And I mean, I don't care, it can't be helped, but how are some people so freaking amazing? And is there a well from which I can drink to be more like them?? AHHHHHH!!!!

Comments

[merhawk]

Huh. I usually use the buttercream recipe on the back of the C&H box, but that does look intriguing.

I find the "trick" to buttercream is making sure that the butter is warm enough that it mixes well, but not warm enough that it's too liquidy.

[verbicide.livejournal.com]

I've tried a few different recipes, and I like some more than others. I don't think my butter's too warm, but I think I just prefer the flavor of ganache or cream cheese!

[merhawk]

Could be. I'm not a huge fan of cream cheese frosting, personally.

[And I usually do half vanilla/half almond extract in my icing unless I've put the almond extract in the cookie instead. I find that makes a big difference, too.]

[verbicide.livejournal.com]

I do love almond extract. And tastes, they vary!

[applelard.livejournal.com]

Oh. My. God. That looks absolutely divine!

[verbicide.livejournal.com]

I can't WAIT to make it!!!

[margotheangel.livejournal.com]

You must post pictures. That may be the coolest cake ever. Even I want to make it, and I'm a big failure with cakes and decorations and stuff.

[verbicide.livejournal.com]

I will post! Even if it's only to share how horribly wrong things went!

If you make it--you've gotta post pix, too--or at least just send me one!

[muffet.livejournal.com]

That cake looks amazing! I would love to hear of your exploits in attempting the cake plus pictures. I'm very tempted to try that cake as even I might be able to make those roses. It's such a stunning cake!

[some_other_dave]

I have two guesses on the vertical layers for the cake. One is that there were parchment-paper rings in between the layers. Might work, but might get quite messy with the layers mixing. (Could still be fun with a swirly effect, but not the right effect.)

The other guess is that there were a lot of cakes made, possibly deep sheet-type cakes, and the cylinder shapes were cut from them and then stacked together. That is more likely, due to the way the layers did not mix together and were very even. Easiest to do that after the cakes are cooked.

[verbicide.livejournal.com]

Yes!--the second one was also my thought and is what I'm going to try tomorrow!

[verbicide.livejournal.com]

I'll definitely post pictures---it's just such an amazing cake, I can't resist!

[rolypolypony.livejournal.com]

8 cups of confectioners sugar!? Goood golly - that'll make BUCKETS of frosting!! ;)

I got all excited about the new recipe, but I can't stand buttercreams that use shortening :( You'll have to try it and tell me what you think.

I agree, though, I prefer cream cheese frosting or ganache. Hell, half the time I'd rather have canned frosting than buttercream, if I'm being honest!

[muffet.livejournal.com]

I just had a thought about this cake. No arguments over who gets the rose! :)

[verbicide.livejournal.com]

Haha--too true!!

[verbicide.livejournal.com]

I've never made it with shortening and am a little weirded out by it--but can't hurt to try it once.

My hope is to eventually be able to do the technique with this great ganache-y buttercream recipe that I have! Chocolate roses will look nice, too, I think!