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Baby Carriage Cake; Part 1

All Cakeheads Tutorials • 47m

INSTRUCTIONS

The following tools/supplies are discounted 15% off to Cakeheads members (for one month only, until 6/22/25) when purchasing from evilcakegenius.com and using the code LACEHEADS at checkout:
- Edible Fabric Sheets White: https://evilcakegenius.com/edible-fabric-sheets-white.html
- Mold Open Peony
- Mold Peony Bud
- Mold Rose Relief
- Mold Ruffled Gardenia
- Mold Forget Me Not Relief
- Victorian Rose Garlands Mold: https://evilcakegenius.com/victorian-rose-garlands-mold.html
- Petal Dust Palette Set A (if in stock): https://evilcakegenius.com/petal-dust-palette-set-a.html
- Wicked Sticky Glue: https://evilcakegenius.com/wicked-sticky-edible-glue.html
- Paramount Crystals: https://evilcakegenius.com/paramount-crystals.html

Notes:
- Shawna baked 2, 8" half sphere cakes for this project
- (3) 4.25" foam core squares were used
- (3) 12" round cake cardboards were used and (1) 10" round cake cardboard
- Related tutorial: Fundamentals Course (Section 8 - Stacking Tiers with Supports): https://cakeheads.vhx.tv/videos/cakeheads-session-eight
- Inspiration photo (Google Doc, sized as used): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rt3pcMHx0hYyKTf-HanDw0KXTwNs9Khq4Fn7lEy5Vdk/edit?usp=sharing

RECIPES
- SUPER Easy Meringue Buttercream (Vanilla or Chocolate!)
- Chocolate Ganache (and how to adjust the ratio for white chocolate ganache too!)
- Chocolate Sour Cream Cake

SUPPLIES
- Fat Daddio's PHA-8 Cake Hemisphere Pan, 8 x 4 Inch, Silver: https://www.amazon.com/Fat-Daddios-Inch-Aluminum-Hemisphere/dp/B001VEI0AQ/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1479761483&sr=8-3&keywords=wilton+sports+ball+pan+set&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=137de0a4b31e03da3a0e47f2858baac3&language=en_US
- Cut-Rite Wax Paper (75 Square Foot Roll): https://amzn.to/3hHV4vY
- The Safety Zone GNEP-1P Nitrile Exam Gloves: https://www.amazon.com/Nitrile-Exam-Gloves-Disposable-Convenient/dp/B00KE233NU/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=food+safe+gloves&qid=1553019741&s=gateway&sr=8-3&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=838963a007425639f61ba100e87aedfe&language=en_US
- Tipless Pastry Bags 16 Inch (Set of 100): https://evilcakegenius.com/tipless-pastry-bags-16-inch-set-of-100.html
- Guildcraft Round Cake Boards: https://guildcraftfoam.com/product/round-cakeboard/
- Acupuncture Needles Seirin 081707330 Laser Needles #5 0.25mm x 40mm: https://amzn.to/3gi5aUd
- Fantasia Premium Rolled Fondants: https://www.fantasiafondant.com/fondants
- Satin Ice Tropical Fondant, 10 Pounds: https://a.co/d/et27jWf
- 230 PCS Cake Boards Tiering Kit (12", 10", 8", 6"): https://amzn.to/3NXIdaY
- 1/4 Inch x 48 Inch Wooden Dowel Rods: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XRKFGEK/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=927d74c2ec52ab67f82e33e7ee15556d&language=en_US
- Gonicc 8" Professional Sharp Bypass Pruning Shears: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HHK9JG6/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=30e134408aedc18d16a09bf58b231404&language=en_US
- Edible Fabric Sheets White: https://evilcakegenius.com/equipment-supplies/food-products/edible-fabric/edible-fabric-sheets-white.html
- Silicone Lace Mats for Cakes, Beasea 5pcs: https://amzn.to/390EBiw
- Silicone Lace Mold for Cake Decorating, by Beasea: https://www.amazon.com/Decration-Beasea-Sugarcraft-Decorating-Modelling/dp/B071S19HDD/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=CO0ADEUF6MHC&keywords=sugarveil+lace+mats&qid=1569945819&sprefix=sugarveil+lace,aps,165&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=49e831d2ce910cec04b1589e6a590856&language=en_US
- Claire Bowman Lace Mat - Snake Skin: https://www.amazon.com/Claire-Bowman-Lace-Mat-Snake/dp/B00WNCSDSE/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=claire+bowman+lace+mat&qid=1559945285&s=gateway&sr=8-5&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=4f942ff30279047e97db9782302a3c65&language=en_US
- Silicone Molds for Cake Decorating - Embossing Lace Fondant Molds: https://amzn.to/4k8LrqX
- Studio 71 5-Piece Painting Knife Set: https://www.amazon.com/Studio-71-5-Piece-Painting-Knife/dp/B004669XQ6/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=palette+knife+set&qid=1562619129&s=gateway&sr=8-6&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=8fbc61480feee84abcedd67f6b5ecfef&language=en_US
- Ateco 5357 Plain Edge Round Cutters, 11 Pc Set: https://www.amazon.com/Ateco-5357-Cutters-Graduated-Stainless/dp/B00004S1CI/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=ateco+fondant+circle+cutter&qid=1566828182&s=home-garden&sr=1-4&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=6d9afd0dea07f825d2cf02d9869d5979&language=en_US
- Wicked Sticky Edible Glue: https://evilcakegenius.com/wicked-sticky-edible-glue.html
- Fondant & Gumpaste Modeling Tool Set: https://www.amazon.com/Cosmos-Muticolor-gumpaste-Decorating-Modeling/dp/B00OTBMCTI/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=gum+paste+modeling+tool+roller&qid=1566863790&s=gateway&sr=8-9&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=4dc186e0cec1274df015b861272191fc&language=en_US
- Merckens Coating Melting Wafers Super White, 5 lbs: https://www.amazon.com/Merckens-Coating-Melting-melting-chocolate/dp/B01N6WSV1P/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=20XZONSG34SV4&keywords=merckens+super+white+chocolate+melts&qid=1566951058&s=gateway&sprefix=Merkens+super,garden,156&sr=8-3&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=a1d6fcc9cf127f37358c658316015c03&language=en_US
- Paramount Crystals: https://evilcakegenius.com/paramount-crystals.html
- Roses Galore Mold by First Impressions Molds: https://www.amazon.com/Roses-Galore-First-Impressions-Molds/dp/B00EVO6NXE/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=roses+galore+mold&qid=1565903421&s=arts-crafts&sr=1-1-catcorr&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=14cb19b5b561ac02b5d25a469118f601&language=en_US
- 100 Count Edible Rectangle Wafer Paper, 8x11 Inch, White: https://www.amazon.com/100-Count-Edible-Rectangle-11-Inch/dp/B00024WNVI/ref=as_li_ss_tl?&linkId=&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=3db2f213bc8be7c4273ee3937471193b&language=en_US
- Sucker Sticks 4-1/2 Inch: https://evilcakegenius.com/sucker-sticks-4-inch.html
- Crystal Swizzle Sticks, Cake Pops/Cocktail/Coffee Drink Stirrers (100 Pc): https://amzn.to/3rUDxZw
- Pink Petal Dust, 4 gram container by Sunflower Sugar Art: https://www.amazon.com/Pink-Petal-Dust-gram-container/dp/B01AMDQDOQ/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=petal+pink+dust&qid=1558715719&s=gateway&sr=8-8&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=8c88f6e3056c80d6b7fc0fd21337107a&language=en_US

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