Cakeheads Session Five
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19m
Sometimes, you just need someone to tell you where to begin. This course covers all you need to know to build the foundation for your beautiful cakes.
Section 5 - Icing Your Cake
This session covers:
- When to use ganache vs. buttercream to ice a cake
- How to ice a cake with smooth sides
- How to get a SUPAH sharp top edge on your iced cake using ganache or buttercream!
Materials used:
- Wilton Icer tip
- pastry bag
- cake turntable
- angled spatula
- chocolate ganache
- wax paper or reusable baking foil
- large foam core round
- level/square
- bench scraper
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LINKS & SUPPLIES
SUPPLIES
- Wilton 418-789 Carded Tip Cake Icer: https://www.amazon.com/Wilton-418-789-Carded-Cake-Icer/dp/B00IE71WY4/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=2IC3C1JJNUW5T&keywords=wilton+icer+tip&qid=1567098884&s=gateway&sprefix=wilton+icer,aps,155&sr=8-3&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=a240a24ee405cee4ff6b9a8d1206ac4d&language=en_US
- Featherweight Decorating Piping Bag, Reusable, 35cm (14in): https://www.amazon.com/Featherweight-Decorating-Piping-Reusable-35cm/dp/B000ANOW10/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=143XD3YGHKB21&keywords=wilton+decorating+bags&qid=1566825853&s=home-garden&sprefix=wilton+decorating+b,garden,152&sr=1-18&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=e5c7ae4d8c39710ba99880786fe0f83a&language=en_US
- 3 Pack PTFE Teflon Sheet for Heat Press Transfer Sheet Non Stick 16 x 20": https://www.amazon.com/Teflon-Sheet-Transfer-Reusable-Resistant/dp/B07H55M1ZR/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1548795698&sr=1-6&keywords=reusable+baking+foil&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=6dc9caedd1abcc77fb118bfe358b7646&language=en_US
- Foam Core Cake Board Round White, 14 x 1/2 Inches by GSA: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CYAEGQ8/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=9a2c46f610121630f1f9fa38d31eba2f&language=en_US
- IRWIN Tools Combination Square, Metal-Body, 6-Inch (1794468): https://www.amazon.com/Tools-Combination-Square-Metal-Body-1794468/dp/B005XUHI98/ref=as_li_ss_tl?pd_rd_w=2C5lK&pf_rd_p=ef4dc990-a9ca-4945-ae0b-f8d549198ed6&pf_rd_r=T079T03WW1C7KSJ7PEDF&pd_rd_r=ac7e83a7-da2f-4e56-8194-9fd898c65774&pd_rd_wg=qm1NF&pd_rd_i=B005XUHI98&psc=1&refRID=T079T03WW1C7KSJ7PEDF&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=c3ea1067c87fe8b07587bdff6a3683a9&language=en_US
- Cakeheads Bench Scraper: measuring 10" in height, ideal for icing double barrel height cake tiers as well as regular height tiers - email [email protected] or visit https://www.cakeheads.com/contact to order
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