First next steps

So I really started going to YouTube and ended up picking up a few DVD's – two by Sharon Zambito. Back to Basics Baking for Cake Decorating and Perfecting the Art of Buttercream.

 

You can buy these here - http://www.sugaredproductions.com/home

These had very good baking advice and the tips made me feel like, okay I can maybe just do this. My next two cakes I made where pretty decent – they actually looked pretty good! I also tried to use the crusting buttercream icing to create a smooth cake like a fondant but better tasting. I also did a better job of leveling and torting, but still not perfection.  I’m finding out how consistent one has to be and it truly isn't my forte.