Things I've Learned That Elevated My Cakes To The NEXT LEVEL!

[@sherripeterson5227]

Karolyn, hindsight is 20/20. I bet when you made those cakes you got ooos and aahhs like you do now. I get what you're saying. I know you used the old cakes for reference but you had skills then and now. Give it 5 years. You are gonna have things to say about your cakes now. All you showed was growth and progress, not what you should have done. Great job!!

[@KarolynsKakes]

You're so sweet, thank you Sherri! 😊

[@skc6974]

Oh Karolyn! 😆 Thanks for addressing the cardiac rhythm in the nurse cake. I’m a telemetry tech and this drives me crazy!! 🤣🤪

[@KarolynsKakes]

Yes!! I've had a few nurses appreciate that detail! (I called them EKG lines, is that right?! LOL)

[@skc6974]

@@KarolynsKakes they’re called “waves” or “cardiac waves” and “heart rhythm” also works. 😆😉

[@amys.norris2925]

I love how you are so silly in your videos because it makes you very relatable. I love watching your videos as they give me inspiration to try making my own cakes 😊

[@KarolynsKakes]

Awww thank you Amy! 😊 I hope you give it a shot!

[@amys.norris2925]

@@KarolynsKakes I'm terrified of how it's going to turn out! I'm making it for my nieces daughter's birthday next weekend 😵‍💫

[@kimfagg308]

Thank you for this video. You are an inspiration and you are so generous with your tips and tricks. Your are a star. xxx

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you Kim! 💜

[@soniareyes9099]

What a good sense of humor u got for u own cakes… but it has to do with what was trending then, they are all beautiful💖🎊

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thanks girl! I understand there are cake trends. But I look back and cringe at some of them. Kind of like my big permed hair in the 80's! 😂😂

[@Fuse_Craft_Creations]

I never knew they made cream cheese flavor extract. I always use powdered lactic acid. It gives that tang you said you were missing. If you want to try it, I usually just add 1 tsp -2 tsp of lactic acid to the regular butter cream, depending on taste.

[@cakerbaker9965]

Your photos have also improved greatly!

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you!! 😊

[@veronicastephens5408]

That's my girl! 👏🏽 I absolutely love it! Love your NJ girl. 😉💜

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thanks boo!! 💜

[@veronicastephens5408]

@@KarolynsKakes 😘

[@debbieswaim3484]

Learning do much from you. Appreciate all the tutorials

[@KarolynsKakes]

My pleasure!😊🙏

[@CustomDecorByAnn]

My gosh the levels of beautiful art you provide! I love it!!!!!!

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you so much!!

[@nclark561]

Thank you so much for sharing your growth and encouraging us with practice we can get better❤️

[@maggieburris1081]

You’re amazing! I recently looked back through some cakes I did a few years ago and just shook my head. Thanks for another great tutorial ❤

[@KarolynsKakes]

Right?! You don't realize how far you've come until you look at the old pics! 🙌

[@SP-rp4bz]

Thank you for always being so helpful ❤

[@SP-rp4bz]

So talented

[@shirlj1795]

So impressive! All the “first” cakes are amazing. The updated ones are phenomenal. So talented. Love them!

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@virginiaarceo45]

Thank you Karolyn ❤

[@louiselemon9717]

Your Talent is AMAZING! Thank you for sharing and I look forward to learning more @ your Kake Academy!❤❤

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you honey! 🙏🙌

[@belindadeas1974]

Thank you so much Karolyn 😀 I learned so much. I love your Marshmello fondant recipe.

[@cdiballa1]

“I’m a moron” 😂😂😂 love your natural talk and of course all of the gold that you share so generously with us! If you create courses, I will be there for them! Thank you for all the info you share! Helps morons like me avoid mistakes and grow faster!!😊

[@KarolynsKakes]

Love this!! I look out for my fellow morons! 😂😂

[@bernielove49]

Thank you so much for sharing very very helpful ❤

[@KarolynsKakes]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Venusluvbug29]

Wow~ you’re a fantastic artist!

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you so much 😀

[@Venusluvbug29]

@@KarolynsKakes I’m addicted to your channel now. I love your sincerity in your videos. When’s that Englishman going to put a ring on your finger😏

[@mommabakez]

I ❤ your then vs now, I honestly like them both, I am struggling on which path do I take when it comes to choosing 3d or 2d fondant toppers, I love them both lol… Thank you for sharing this with us and inspiring us to find out what works best for us and if we make a decorating mistake we can always learn a much more effective technique the next time we are faced with the same type of cake design..

[@KarolynsKakes]

You can do both! Like I said, I do 3D bears and Elmo / Cookie. And I can also do some other 3D rice cereal decorations.

[@mommabakez]

@@KarolynsKakes ❤️

[@mitamita2551]

I love your cake journey! Your Kakes are so so beautiful! If I lived closer I would order kakes from you for every occasion. 🤍🩷

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you love!!

[@siennahindi8064]

All ur cakes are great & perfect u were born with a talent God bless you. I hope one day I can make cakes as beautiful & perfect as yours…

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you! You definitely can, it just takes practice and some patience 💜🙏

[@serebear75]

This is amazing, I love how you provide all the information and demonstrate how you have achieved these looks. I've always wanted to make and design cakes for fun, this is very inspirational. I also admire how you have looked back and examined how you have progressed throughout the years and improved on your cake decorating. Try example of how hard work, practice and consistency truly give results!

[@KarolynsKakes]

This is so sweet, thank you so much!! 💜🙏

[@paulastrong7571]

Love your cakes! It's fun seeing the older versions compared to now!

[@arlissastinson9530]

What’s butter cream splatter? Do you hear the icing to make it like melted chocolate? All these cakes look amazing

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you! Here's how I do buttercream splatter! kzbin.info/www/bejne/kH_NkqyQor97fZY

[@mirinewcome3000]

Do you have a video that includes making the "curlies"? I want to try that😊

[@KarolynsKakes]

Yup!! I linked it in the description! kzbin.info/www/bejne/opmQYn57htucbbM

[@fifimsp]

I like the short and wide look. LOL.

[@KarolynsKakes]

That's totally fine! We all have different preferences and stick with what we like. 🙏

[@fifimsp]

@@KarolynsKakes For sure. I just think you're too hard on them when I thought they looked good. I like the tall skinny ones too. I think the wide makes me think the cake is bigger and in the end, I just want cake to eat. LOL.

[@yvettequinones7231]

The progress is so breathtaking. I stay impressed with your style of cake. I will always say you are definitely an inspiration for me and how I look at how I do cakes.

[@KarolynsKakes]

I love this! Thank you so much my dear!

[@tutuscakesllc4176]

I am the complete opposite! I love making the 3d figures I’m not so great at the 2d yet. I also look back at my work and thought I was so cool and now when I look back I laugh!

[@KarolynsKakes]

I will refer all my 3D requests to you!! 🙌🎉

[@KK-rh7wt]

They are all very nice

[@BSavage111]

Cohesion or cohesive is the terminology you were looking for I think

[@KarolynsKakes]

That sounds about right! 😂

[@smcustomsweets5138]

😂 ive done the fondant ball boarder 1x. That was all it took! Never again! 😂😂😂

[@KarolynsKakes]

Right?! 😂😂

[@tapiwashendelane518]

Im first! Thanks for these Karolyn😊

[@KarolynsKakes]

Yayy!! You're welcome honey! 😊🎉

[@larryroberts4257]

I really do not like working with fondant… not sure how you do it. I have tried 4 times, and it fell apart every time. I’ve watched dozens of videos, it just cracks and falls apart. 🤷‍♂️

[@KarolynsKakes]

It takes some work to get it to the right consistency. Here's how I work with Marshmallow Fondant: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4DPZWCZZ8uBeLs