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Posted By Discussion Topic: Decorative Cake   Rich 04-05-2005 @ 4:59 AM                                 Member Posts: 3 Joined: Apr. 05 more info  Hi, I'm new to the forum and haven't done a lot of baking although I do lots of other cooking. Can anyone give me tips toward a decorative sponge cake. My plan is a three tier wedding cake but with filled sponge instead of fruitcake. I'd like to put a spongecake 'ski-slope' on the side and two marzipan skiers on top as the bride and groom. I'm looking for anytips at all. Regards Richard TeckPoh 05-10-2005 @ 2:45 AM                                 Member Posts: 20 Joined: Jul. 02 more info  Hi Rich I hope this reply isn't too late. The ski-slope cake sounds exciting. However, for a sculptured cake like that, a firmer cake is more appropriate, for 2 reasons: 1. For easier sculpting (chill cake first). 2. To be able to hold the weight of the skiers figurines. A sponge would crack and fall apart. The cake must be properly dowelled to prevent an 'avalanche'! HTH! TP http://www.tpcalcake.net TeckPoh 05-10-2005 @ 2:47 AM                                 Member Posts: 20 Joined: Jul. 02 more info  Forgot to mention, butter or pound cakes are good choices. warm regards,TeckPoh

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