Mentors

MENTORS IN CAKE

Found 13 Mentors.


ddpie

Indianapolis, IN

Mentor In: Fondant, Bread, Cake

Why I want to be mentor: I\'ve learned so much from other people online. I want to help others out if I can and give a little back ya know?

Lesson Learned: Always follow a recipe (from a reliable source) to a tee the first time using it. After that, tweak away!

Tip: Always level and torte your layered cakes. In fact, bake your cake past the top of the pan and level it while it's still in the pan.


deauxgirl

Mentor In: Cake

Why I want to be mentor: I have plenty of knowledge to go around

Lesson Learned: Keep on truckin\', you will always get it done. Plan ahead, and always shoot to be finished an hour early.

Tip: Ice cakes cold


EyeRishGrl

Philadelphia, PA

Mentor In: Cheesecake, Cookies, Cake, Cupcakes, Fondant

Why I want to be mentor: Because anybody can make a great cake without using a mix.

Lesson Learned: Cakes are easier to cut when very cold

Tip: Always soak cake in simple syrup before icing. Keeps cake moist.


giglz23

Mentor In: Cake

Why I want to be mentor: I love learning and sharing knowledge with others interested in the field

Lesson Learned: Experiment and learn from your mistakes. Multi-task and get sleep and take your time or else you\'ll forget baking soda / salt or other ingredients. This happens when I work crazy hours!

Tip: look at magazines, books at the library, online for ideas


Jenzie

FLorida

Mentor In: Cake

Why I want to be mentor:

Lesson Learned: Don\'t be afraid to take risks.

Tip: Always follow the recipe, the product will turn out good if you do.


jules_cakemonster

Mentor In: Cake

Why I want to be mentor: One of the best things about my job is teaching people. Knowing that I can take some of the mystery out of decorating is very satisfying. I am happy to help because decorating should be an enjoyable experience, not a nerve-racking one.

Lesson Learned: Be the boss of your cake! It can (almost) always be fixed. Or covered.

Tip: Look for inspiration everywhere- colors, shapes, textures.....


mochamom

Augusta, GA

Mentor In: Cake

Why I want to be mentor: I enjoy helping others as I would want someone to help me if I needed it. :)

Lesson Learned: To make sure that I measure my ingredients...found that out very young :(

Tip: Don't over-beat your batter!!!


nelly

United Kingdom

Mentor In: Cake, Pie, European

Why I want to be mentor: Ive learnt alot from bakespace, id like to help others do the same!

Lesson Learned: always sift your flour and sugar, makes for a lighter cake.

Tip: Always allow the cake to cool fully before trying to remove it from the pan, its worth being patient!


sarahsarap

Crystal Lake, IL

Mentor In: Cake

Why I want to be mentor: I am seeing a lot of bad Filipino recipes in the net and it is time to post the \"tried-and-tested\" ones.

Lesson Learned: a recipe will never be the \"ultimate\" one until you make it your own! So keep testing, tweaking and perfecting your recipes!

Tip: It only takes a bay leaf to ensure my bag of flour is always baking-ready.


splendidcreations

Long Beach, CA

Mentor In: Cake

Why I want to be mentor: Baking is my passion. obsession, and occupation and to help bring this out in others is \"icing on the cake\"

Lesson Learned: Anyone can become an exceptional chef, cook, or baker it takes, time, patience, passion, and tenacity. It's not hard to make a cake from scratch once you understand baking science.

Tip: Realize that trial and error is a reality that one must face to become great.


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