hello does anybody knwo anything about birthday cakes with the roll on icing, just a plain one nothing fancy. I am making my first one and was wondering.

[Megglevache]

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No it should be fine if you do it on the Weds or thursday. Just make sure you completely cover it with the icing. Don't forget to brush on a bit of melted jam to make sure the icing sticks to the cake.

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Water not necessary, make sure that the jam covers all the sides and top. Put a little icing sugar on your hands and use them to smooth the icing over the cake whilst very gently pressing it against all the surfaces. I wouldn't use the fridge (might cause the icing to go sweaty) just use an air tight tin (old biccy tin or something) and you should be fine.

Oh and make sure that you sieve the jam before melting it - even the minutest lump wihh show on your icing (learned that one from experience lol). Many bakers suggest apricot jam, but to be honest, I use any. Hope that helps.

Hi Meggle

Use Apricot jam, it works the best, smear it all over the cake before you put the ready to roll on top. Even on the sides and right down the edges. Or you can use butter icing but jam is easier! You don't need to put it in the fridge but keep it in an airtight cake container/plastic box thingy. I often find if I put it in the fridge when I bring it out it 'sweats' and the colour can run a bit.

What did you decide to make? Good luck, fwiw I always think mine turn out disastrously but the dc always admire them whatever they look like

er cameroonmama - didn't I just say all that? (and almost identically)

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looks good - if you can't get the eyes, cut two white circles, then either colour two smaller circles black - or use a plain choc button and stick them in the middle of the larger white circle.

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I would suggest spreading very thinly butter cream over your cake then put the icing on the top

Tip: Remove your rings before you do the icing because when you are using your hands to smooth the icing over, your rings can leave annoying marks on the icing

Joash, I cross posted but because I am millions of miles away it took 3 minutes longer to reach you

Looks great Meggle I am sure B will love it.