Our family is kind of crazy. You hadn’t figured that out, yet, right? 
We have all these silly inside jokes that come to mind or are used in what seem like unrelated circumstances, to most people. A few years ago, “To Kill a Mockingbird” was a homeschool reading assignment at our house. When handed the book, a silly conversation between two students ensued, that went something like, “To Kill a Mockingbird!!???!!! How could you kill a mockingbird?” To which the reply was, “Step One…catch the mockingbird.” See, I told you we were nuts. -lol- Anyway, that line has become a catch phrase of sorts, whenever we are starting a new project that we aren’t sure how to tackle. One daughter in particular, uses it liberally. Essentially, it just means, “Get out there and take the first step! Do the next thing.” We had a “Step One…catch the mockingbird” moment a few days ago.
Another of our beautiful daughters will be married on April 2. I love these times — the excitement, the planning, the anticipation. The past couple of years have been a bit of a financial strain, however, and the current state of the economy isn’t really making that any easier. The national average of $22,000, for a wedding, is going to be radically skewed by OUR family, but I also want this to be an amazing day for our daughter and son-in-law. We’re spending money, frugally, where it is necessary and investing time to save money, where it can be. So, I am tackling something I have never done before, for this exciting celebration. I’m making the wedding cake. Okay, get up off the floor and fetch an ice pack for the bump on your head. Let’s talk about this for a minute.
I have decorated many, many cakes, over the years, for birthdays and family gatherings, but something as large and as “needs to be perfect” as a wedding cake, has not been on my list of projects tackled. After a time of procrastination and lots of discussion, our middle daughter reminded me, “Step One…catch the mockingbird.” Okay, okay. Just do it. So, that’s how I’ve been spending a lot of my free time, the past week. We researched recipes, (Our family is not filled with white cake fans, so it had to be awesome!), we learned all about fondant and how to use it, we learned that we’re not particularly fond of fondant, we tried making homemade rolled buttercream to replace fondant, and we learned that we will definitely be using fondant, just rolling it thinner. We also made the most adorable little fondant flowers. All the practice is in hopes of making a perfect final product. I’m going to keep practicing and sharing what we learn along the way, so get ready for several upcoming wedding cake experiments. And lastly, I’m going to be sharing some of the tools that are making this SO much easier.
Thanks to the fantastic Wilton company, we have the perfect kitchen tools and decorating supplies to be successful wedding cake creators. And Wilton is generously providing one Busy-at-Home reader with some wedding cake baking supplies of their own. Yes! An exciting giveaway is part of this post, but first I want to share some pictures and a few of the things we’ve been doing this week, as well as the yummy recipe we selected for the perfect wedding cake.
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- Ingredients for the perfect, moist and delicious, white wedding cake.
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The Perfect White Wedding Cake
Yield: I got exactly 14 cups of cake batter from this recipe.
(This recipe popped up in so many places around the Internet, it is not possible to cite it’s original author. The recipe I worked from can be found here, at Food.com. 276 five-star reviews seemed like a safe bet. We weren’t disappointed. )
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Ingredients:
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Directions:
Whisk all dry ingredients together in a large mixing bowl. (This makes a large amount of batter, 14 cups; so be sure the bowl you select will accommodate it.)
- Dry ingredients in my stand mixer’s mixing bowl.
Add the wet ingredients.
- Adding wet ingredients to the dry.
Mix ingredients, thoroughly, and then beat at medium speed for 2 minutes.
Grease and flour baking pans. I used regular pan spray and then dusted with all purpose flour.
- Grease and flour pans carefully. Be sure the heat core is greased and floured inside AND out.
I used the largest (14″) of the Performance Pans™ Round Pan Set, 3 in. Deep, that I received to test and review from Wilton. You all know how much I love this company and their products when it comes to baking. The cake pans are extraordinary. They are heavy and sturdy aluminum, plus an incredible three inches deep, making beautifully tall layers. I didn’t have to guess about how much batter to use. The package insert, included, showed exactly how much each pan size could hold.
The Performance Pans Round Pan Set I received to test and review, from Wilton. The pan set includes 4 pans - 14", 12", 10" and an 8". They are 3 inches deep.
I also received the Decorator Preferred® Bakeware Heating Core. I always learn so much when visiting the Wilton website or reading one of their publications. When I was researching pans for baking the wedding cake, I learned how important the heating core is for anyone baking cakes 10″ in diameter or larger. It helps to insure even baking, making certain that the cake is baked all the way to the center — no crunchy outsides and gooey centers! When you see how beautifully my cake baked using these fabulous kitchen tools, you’ll be as excited as me to see how simple it is to bake perfect cakes for special occasions.
- The Decorator Preferred® Bakeware Heating Core was a life-saver in baking the large-sized cake layers.
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Pour the batter into greased and floured pans. Note that I first placed the heat core in the center of the Performance Pan and then added the batter. I also filled the heat core to the same level as the pan. I used all 14 cups of batter for this largest pan of the set.
Fill the heat core to the same height as the batter in the pan.
Gently tap the pan on the counter to remove any air bubbles and then bake the cake at 325° for the time recommended for your cake pan size. In this instance. the cake baked 1 hour and 15 minutes.
I was so excited when I removed this cake from the oven! It was evenly baked and just as important, smooth on top. I don’t think I have ever made a round cake that didn’t have a slight “mound” rising in the center. I don’t know if it is the recipe or the pans and heat core or a combination of both, but now that I have the secret formula, I’m going to stick to it!
Just out of the oven.
The heat core slid right out, thanks to the earlier greasing and flouring. And the little cake plug released easily from inside it, though it did bake a little taller than the cake, probably due to my “eyeball it” method of filling it to the same height as the pan. I removed the heat core and then laid my pizza stone over the top of the cake pan, flipped it and then lifted the pan. Perfection! The cake didn’t stick in even one small spot. It released beautifully! I put the cake “plug” from the heat core into the hole in the center of the cake and cut it level with the cake top.
14" cake layer, 3" deep, evenly baked and perfect! I'm so excited! (That's my large pizza stone it is sitting on. I hadn't considered how large a plate I would need for a 14" cake layer.)
Now, all that’s left is the decorating!!! We did run through some decorating techniques and ideas with this practice layer, but I want to do that in a separate post, so I can really showcase some of the decorating tools that Wilton sent for us to test and review. For now, I want you to bask in the perfection of this lovely cake and the simplicity with which I was able to achieve it by using the correct tools for the job. Wilton’s Performance Pans and Bakeware Heating Core made my finished product look as though a professional baker had completed it. And coming from die-hard “if it isn’t chocolate, it isn’t cake” kind of people, it is amazing that the simple cake recipe, above, gets 5 stars for flavor, texture and moistness! I anticipate that there will be many more of these white cakes in our future.
To kick off this series on making your own wedding cake, Wilton has graciously agreed to give one lucky Busy-at-Home reader three products to help them create a dream cake of their own:
- Performance Pans™ Round Pan Set, 3 in. Deep
- Decorator Preferred® Bakeware Heating Core
- Wilton Wedding Cakes – A Romantic Portfolio
Wilton Wedding Cakes - A Romantic Portfolio - This is the book where we got the decorating idea for the cake we will make for our daughter's wedding. It is loaded with pictures and instructions for completing each cake, plus decorating tips, techniques and information. You'll love this resource!
Isn’t that fantastic!!??!!! What a generous prize set. Would you love for it to be yours? Then read the rules and enter below!
Giveaway Rules:
You must be 18 or older and a resident of the U.S. to enter. Mandatory entry must be completed for any optional entries to be counted. Deadline for entry is midnight, Sunday March 27, 2011.
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Mandatory Entry:
Visit the Wilton website and pick a cake design you would like to try on your own. Leave the title of the design you pick and a link to the page, in a comment below.
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I received Performance Pans™ Round Pan Set, 3 in. Deep; Decorator Preferred® Bakeware Heating Core; Wilton Wedding Cakes – A Romantic Portfolio; and the Ultimate Decorating Set in order to test them and conduct this wedding cake review series. No monetary compensation was received and a positive review was not required. As with all Busy-at-Home reviews, the opinions and views expressed are true and wholly my own.
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This recipe post is linked to Tasty Tuesday and Grocery Cart Challenge.
Glenda Embree
Glenda has been married 28 years and has five children, ages 10, 15, 19, 25, & 27. Three beautiful grandchildren and two fantastic son-in-laws round out her family. She is a twenty-two-year homeschool veteran with a passion for family, abundant living on a limited income and cooking, baking and recipes. In October 2009, she married those passions with a love of writing, and launched Busy-at-Home, a blog for busy wives and moms. Busy-at-Home (www.busy-at-home.com) provides tips to do food, family, & fun on a frugal budget. It includes cooking & baking recipe tutorials, cake decorating tips and ideas, freezer cooking tutorials and recipes, homeschooling experiences, plus a smattering of DIY projects, gardening and more. Reviews & giveaways of products relevant to busy moms and their families are regular features.
Lovely Loops Reception Cake
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So elegant!
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Also retweeting @chamoqueen. I would love to own the different shapes of cake pans. I am not an expert baker, but I like to try and bake from scratch when I can.
I would love to own the Ultimate Decorating Kit. If I’m going to make a great tasting cake, I’d like it to be just as pretty as can be and I can use all the help I can get!
I agree, Lisa. My next post will feature a review of the Ultimate Decorating Kit. It is a tremendous tool!
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The Star Billing Cake looks so good and interesting. A cake that my family of young ones would love.
In honor of tomorrow I’d like to try the A Wee Bit O’Luck Cake
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I’d also like to own ice cream cone cake pan and i like the mini ghost pan
I love the cake w/ hearts and cupcakes- adorable!
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I would love to have the giant cupcake cake pan
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Definitely the cake and hearts and cupcakes!
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I love the Mickey mouse cake pan. My kids LOVE Mickey!
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I love the ‘diamonds are forever’ cake.
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- I think square cakes always look so polished!
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the pro dessert decorator looks pretty cool!
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I love the blossoming chocolate trio cake
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I like the brownie gift box set
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I would like to try the A Rabbit’s Reward Cake http://www.wilton.com/idea/A-Rabbits-Reward
It would be great for Easter!
Thanks for the chance to win!
I would also like to have the Tractor Pan!
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I’d like to try the floral frost cake. http://www.wilton.com/idea/Floral-Frost-Cake
I would love Primary Shimmer Dust from the shop.
I love how cute the primped-up-pup cake is, and it says it isn’t too difficult, so an inexperienced baker like myself may actually be able to make it LOL
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I want to give the – That Cracks Me Up! Cake a try for Easter this year! So cute!!
I love the 3 tier wedding cheesecake!
I would also love to have the Revolving Cake Stand.
I found something else I love – the Flower ‘Cookie’ Treats Pan @ http://www.wilton.com/store/site/product.cfm?id=3E315274-475A-BAC0-5A08E9FC62FE8336&fid=68B92C41-475A-BAC0-54C184ACD3905E2E you can use it to make ‘cookie’ suckers shaped like flowers! Love it!
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I think that the item I want the most from the selection over at Wilton is the Topsy Turvy Pan! So many ideas
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I would like to try the “Opening a new door cake.” I just wish I needed a cake to feed that many. My brother’s graduation cake fed about 20-30. It is one of my favorites I have done, but I really wanted to do this one! Haha
i’d love to do the home sweet home cake – http://www.wilton.com/idea/Home-Sweet-Home-Cake and change it up just a tiny bit to fit a fairy party theme! how cute is that?
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I would LOVE to own the professional turntable. Oh how many times I have wished for one while decorating cakes!
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I think the Checkerboard Pastel Easter Basket Cake would be fun to try for Easter coming up.
http://www.wilton.com/idea/Checkerboard-Pastel-Easter-Basket
I would love to have the Lion pan as one of my twins is obessed with lions!
http://www.wilton.com/shapedpan/Friendly-Lion-Pan
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I would like to make the cake with hearts and cupcakes. LINK: http://www.wilton.com/idea/Cake-with-Hearts-and-Cupcakes
I would like to have the Wilton 101 Dalmatians shaped cake pan.
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I would love to try the Home Sweet Home Cake recipe
I would love to own the Hello Kitty Cake Pan at the Wilton site
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I can’t decide! I love the Home Sweet Home cake (http://www.wilton.com/idea/Home-Sweet-Home-Cake) and the Cake with Hearts and Cupcakes (http://www.wilton.com/idea/Cake-with-Hearts-and-Cupcakes) and the Primped Up Pup cake (http://www.wilton.com/idea/Primped-Up-Pup-Cake).
Oh man, I need to take the cake decorating class at Michael’s so I can have a reason to buy all of these cakepans!
P.S. The “Step One – Catch a Mockingbird” line made me literally LOL.
I’d also like to have both the 101 Piece Tool Caddy Collection (http://www.wilton.com/store/site/product.cfm?id=3E30CE7F-475A-BAC0-5C84F2613EBB520D&fid=3E32F5E3-475A-BAC0-560B229FE201C5B8).
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Lastly, I followed your blog via GFC.
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The Curly Bow Cake :http://www.wilton.com/idea/Curly-Bow
i’d like to try the He’s A Big Wheel! Cake http://www.wilton.com/idea/Hes-A-Big-Wheel
i would also like to try their Cookie Spatula
The Sacred Moment cake would be perfect for my nieces upcoming communion.
http://www.wilton.com/idea/Sacred-Moment-Cake
I would love to have the Decorator Preferred Heart Shaped Pans
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I think it’s called Pish Posh Gifts not sure about that first word but here is the link. They are beautifully decorated presents all stacked together! So cute I’d love to make that! barb g. directorylanesuperstore(at)gmail.com http://www.wilton.com/idea/Posh-Packages-Cake
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With Easter coming up, the Wilton cake design I would like to try (having just made and applied my first batch of fondant recently) is the Garden of Delight Cake. Many thanks to you and the folks at Wilton for this opportunity.
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This one may not count, but FYI, I also subscribed to your blog in Google Reader. By the way, TKAM is one of my absolute favorite stories! Good luck perfecting your cake. Look forward to seeing your progress as you go along.
i like the shamrock cake
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I like the cake with Hearts and Cupcakes.
I like Wilton’s springform pans.
The link to my cake design is “http://www.wilton.com/idea/Cake-with-Hearts-and-Cupcakes”.
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I would like to try the home sweet home cake on my own. http://www.wilton.com/idea/Home-Sweet-Home-Cake
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I’d like to try this: Brilliant Solutions Cake – http://www.wilton.com/idea/Brilliant-Solutions-Cake. Thanks!
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I also would like to own the Cupid Pan. Thanks!
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I would love to try this simple but sweet cake.
http://www.wilton.com/idea/Sizzling-Swirls-Cake
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I would love to own the Dimensions Perennial pan.
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I would love to try the Rainbow fish cake …http://www.wilton.com/idea/Rainbow-Fish-Cake
I would love to own the Dora the explorer cake pan.
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The heart & cupcake one is great. http://www.wilton.com/idea/Cake-with-Hearts-and-Cupcakes
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Simple but you could add fresh flowers to make it pop~
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My grandson loves Sponge Bob, so I’d try the Well Done Sponge Bob cake pan & try to decorate it.
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I like the Tomorrow’s Stars Graducation Cake.
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I like the tractor cake pan. My daughter is a big John Deere fan.
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Another Wilton product I’d like to try would be candy making.
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I would like to try the “Home Sweet Home Cake”.
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I would also like to have some of their cake decorating books.
I’d like to try this one http://www.wilton.com/idea/Its-A-Mardi-Gras-Celebration-Cake-1
i’d like to try the Garden of Delight Cake
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I’d like to make the Monkey Shines! Cake found here: http://www.wilton.com/idea/Monkey-Shines-Cake .
My youngest son will be one this year so I would love to try and make him a cute cake…I like the Elmo Draws a Crowd Cake.
We like to make cookies too and since my little ones are so young I think the Comfort Grip Cutters would be great.
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I would like to try the Circus Carousel Cake
I would love the Ultimate Decorating Set
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RTed @chamoqueen and posted on my FB. Would love this so that I can practice more on my baking.
I would LOVE to try this cake for Easter http://www.wilton.com/idea/Pure-Egg-stravagance
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I LOVE the ‘Lily Legend Cake’ & the ‘A Court of Many Colors Cake’
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I’d LOVE to get the Excelle Elite® 6 Cavity Mini Fluted Tube!
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I would like to try the Mardi Gras celebration cake for our American Cancer Society Relay for Life which is a Mardi Gras theme this year. I would also like to try the Fairy Tale Begins wedding cake…it is gorgeous!
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Love to try and make the The Princess’ Pony Cake.
http://www.wilton.com/idea/The-Princess-Pony-Cake
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I want to make the Home Sweet Home cake. Its so cute!
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I want to try a Cupcakes N More dessert stand.
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I would love to try making the classic wonder mold doll cake. My little girl would LOVE it!!
http://www.wilton.com/idea/Classic-Wonder-Mold-Doll-Cake
I’d like to try the Graduation Mindset Cake.
http://www.wilton.com/idea/Graduation-Mindset
I’d like to own the SpongeBob SquarePants™ Candle.
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I like the Soulmate Cake http://www.wilton.com/idea/Soulmates
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Hi Glenda, Am getting married soon and wants to make my own cake this would be a great tool…. This cake is what I have in mind to bake for that special day Lord’s willing, I already got the stand for the cakes.
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The Eternal Embrace cake is beautiful http://www.wilton.com/idea/Eternal-Embrace-Cake
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Oh my goodness… how perfect timing.. I love Wilton, was raised using Wilton, but my son is getting married in June and I am making his grooms cake.
This would be incredible.
The cake I would like to make aside from his grooms cake is a Cupcake cake using the large and small cupcake pans.
I would also like to make a football cake.
I like Wilton on facebook several months ago.
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I posted your giveaway on my facebook page.
Picked what I hope would be a beginner one! A-Letter-Perfect-Baby-Cake.
http://www.wilton.com/idea/A-Letter-Perfect-Baby-Cake
I would also like to try the Dimensions® Giant Cupcake Pan
NOW that’s a cupcake!
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blossoming chocolate trio cake
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It’s A Mardi Gras Celebration Cake
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I like the Everythings coming up daisies
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I would like to try the product the cupcake stands
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I would like to try the “Baby’s Kicking ” cake form. I am following, liking, joining and subscribing. gainessimmons@aol.com
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http://www.wilton.com/idea/Easter-Enthusiast-Cake
RTed @chamoqueen and posted on FB. Would love to try out the Easter Enthusiast Cake for Easter.
I’d like to try the Meet Spike! Cake.
http://www.wilton.com/idea/Meet-Spike
I’d also like to have the Spongebob Squarepants cake mold.
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tip toe thru the tulips is the cake I would like to try
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cake with heart and cupcakes–that is nice for anytime!
http://www.wilton.com/idea/Cake-with-Hearts-and-Cupcakes
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I would love to attempt to make the Pastel Packages Cake-it’s gorgeous!
http://www.wilton.com/idea/Pastel-Packages
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A product I love is the 3D Duck pan-perfect for spring!
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I would love this pan because I love everything Fall Dimensions® Multi-Cavity Mini Pumpkins Pan.
I’ve followed and liked Wilton and Busy-At-Home on Twitter and FB, and I’ve subscribed to the Busy-At-Home newsletter.
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I would love to make the hearts and cupcakes cake.
http://www.wilton.com/idea/Cake-with-Hearts-and-Cupcakes
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I would love to have some of the comfort grip cookie cutters.
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I would like to try the design “Garden of Delight”
http://www.wilton.com/idea/Garden-of-Delight-Cake
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There are several shaped pans I would like to own.
I would like to try the beautiful beginnings cake. http://www.wilton.com/idea/Beautiful-Beginnings
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I’d like to try the A Wee Bit O’Luck Cake
http://www.wilton.com/idea/A-Wee-Bit-OLuck
I love the Home Sweet Cupcake cake shown here – http://www.wilton.com/idea/Home-Sweet-Home-Cake
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I would love to get their Professional Turntable shown here – http://www.wilton.com/store/site/product.cfm?id=3E30C9EB-475A-BAC0-5E67EC9C9DF482A2&fid=33748850-1E0B-C910-EACA8808765CE756
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I really like the: Sunflower Cake http://www.wilton.com/idea/Sunflower-Cake
Perfect for the summertime!
Thanks for the giveaway.
I like you and Wilton on facebook. I am starting my own cupcake business in my little town so all things Wilton are FABULOUS!
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I have some great ideas for the Book pan. http://www.wilton.com/store/site/product.cfm?id=3E31088A-475A-BAC0-5449810791940936&killnav=1 .
I would also love to own the Topsy Turvy Pan : http://www.wilton.com/store/site/product.cfm?sku=2105-4946 .
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I’d love to try making The Creepiest Cranium Cake!
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I would love this pan because I love everything Fall Dimensions® Multi-Cavity Mini Pumpkins Pan.
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I’m so glad I found your site and am going to send my daughter a link. She’s taking a baking class right now so she can bake my granddaughter’s wedding cake in June. I love the Beautiful Bianca Cake at Wilton and I know she’ll be checking out their site too.
I’d like to own a Decorator Preferred® Heart Pan Set.
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I’d love to try to make the Garden Terraces Cake
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I love the Once Around the Oval cake – my son would love it for his birthday!
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I love the Brimming with Roses cake! Gorgeous!
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I would love this pan because I love everything Fall Dimensions® Multi-Cavity Mini Pumpkins Pan.
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Love the Princess’ Address cake…my daughter would be thrilled!
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Love the Flower Silicone Baking Cups…perfect for Spring!
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I would like to try the Easter Enthusiast Cake.
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I would like to own the Bear Silicone Baking Cups. So cute!
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I want to try to make the Cheep Thrills Cake for Easter. http://www.wilton.com/idea/Cheep-Thrills-Cake
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I have always wanted to try a checked board cake and I think that the Cake With Hearts checkerboard is so cute!!
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My daughter would love if I made her the Home Sweet Home Cake. How sweet.
Would love to get the 3-D rubber ducky pan for a friend’s baby shower.
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Im such a huge wilton fan, since I 1st started baking on my own back in 1998 and have been using there stuff ever since. I do us other products others then wilton, but I always find myself coming back..So since I would like to try every idea on wilton and own every product LOL I choose this.
Cake with Hearts and Cupcakes.
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I of course a fan already on twitter/nettiema and also on my fb page.
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I’d love to make the Primped-Up Pup Cake
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I would like to own the 12 Icing Colors Set
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I would love to try the flower garden cake!
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I want to own the daisy shaped cake pan
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i would love to try the gracing to occasion cake
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I’d love to try the Checkerboard Pastel Easter Basket Cake
http://www.wilton.com/idea/Checkerboard-Pastel-Easter-Basket
I would love to make the Checkerboard Pastel Easter Basket Cake found here:
http://www.wilton.com/idea/Checkerboard-Pastel-Easter-Basket
Thank you for the lovely giveaway.
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checkerboard Pastel Easter Basket Cake.
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I like the checkerboard cake set.
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I would love some of their cake and cupcake stands.
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i have always wanted to try and make the Cake with Hearts and Cupcakes!!!
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I’d love have the decorating bag holder! xo
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Like to make the http://www.wilton.com/idea/Enchanted-Castle-Cake.
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Like to have the Enchanted-Castle-Cake-Pan or the Tilt Icing.
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http://www.wilton.com/idea/Elegant-Simplicity is what I would love to attempt
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Once Around the Oval Cake
http://www.wilton.com/idea/Once-Around-the-Oval-Cake
Wilton Heart Tasty Fill Cake Set.
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I would like to attempt the The Princess’ Address Castle Cake
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I would love to try the garden terraces cake – BEAUTIFUL! http://www.wilton.com/idea/Garden-Terraces-1
I’d like to make the Diamonds Are Forever Cake.
http://www.wilton.com/idea/Diamonds-are-Forever-Cake
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I’d also like to own the Giant Round Cookie Pan.
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All the cake looks like they be fun to make
I love penguins, so I obviously love the party penguin! http://www.wilton.com/idea/Party-with-the-Penguin-Cake
I’d like to try the Cake with the Hearts and Cupcakes in the Browse Cake Designs & Ideas
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I would love to try making the:
Get a Bunny Hug Cake
http://www.wilton.com/idea/Get-a-Bunny-Hug
I like the can’t contain our excitement cake. http://www.wilton.com/idea/Cant-Contain-Our-Excitement-Cake
I Would like to own the Excelle Elite® Air Insulated Sheet Pan.
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Kitty Kat Princess cake
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My mother is also making my wedding cake, so it would be great to save some money and win some of the supplies! I love the look of the “Exquisite Ivory Cake”.
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I would like to try the Flower Show Cake. It is really beautiful
I love the Checkerboard Pastel Easter Basket Cake.
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