easy choc balls, sprinkles, macarons and cherries
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ACRYLIC FROSTING GUIDE DISCS SCALLOPED
SPRINKS WATERMELON MIX SPRINKLES
JIMMIES BLACK
MOLD BALL 1-1/2 INCH
MOLD BALL 7/8 INCH
PARAMOUNT CRYSTALS
FLAVORED SANDING SUGAR WATERMELON
Notes:
1. Adding Sprinkles: (0:30)
Chill cake so the buttercream is hard. Take out of fridge/freezer and leave on counter for ten minutes (or spray fine mist of water on surface of buttercream)
Place cake in large, shallow pan
Pour sprinkles in small bowl to make easier to grab
Grab handfuls of sprinkles and gently press against surface
2. EASY and quick chocolate Balls: (7:30)
Add paramount crystals to thin the candy melts
lime green = 1 drop green gel + 2 drops yellow gel
3. Sparkly Cherries: (20:42)
Dry off cherries
Paint and immediately pour glitter over paint
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LINKS & SUPPLIES
Discount item links (evilcakegenius.com):
- Acrylic Frosting Guide Discs Scalloped: https://evilcakegenius.com/acrylic-frosting-guide-discs-scalloped.html
- Sprinks Watermelon Mix Sprinkles: https://evilcakegenius.com/sprinks-watermelon-mix-sprinkles.html
- Jimmies Black: https://evilcakegenius.com/jimmies-black.html
- Mold Ball 1-1/2 Inch: https://evilcakegenius.com/mold-ball-1-1-2-inch.html
- Mold Ball 7/8 Inch: https://evilcakegenius.com/mold-ball-7-8-inch.html
- Paramount Crystals: https://evilcakegenius.com/paramount-crystals.html
- Flavored Sanding Sugar Watermelon: https://evilcakegenius.com/flavored-sanding-sugar-watermelon.html
Other links:
- Related tutorial: how the scalloped buttercream finish was made: https://cakeheads.vhx.tv/videos/scalloped-buttercream-finish-with-acrylic-disc-guides
- Related tutorial: how the melted ice cream cone topper and drip was added: https://cakeheads.vhx.tv/videos/melted-ice-cream-cone-topper
- Related tutorial: how the mini buttercream roses were made: https://cakeheads.vhx.tv/videos/mini-buttercream-roses
- Related tutorial: how to make home made macarons, Live Teddy Bear Macarons with Nicholas Ang (no separate video available)
- Related tutorial: how to properly add the drips to your cake, Stacked "Donut" Cakes: https://cakeheads.vhx.tv/videos/stacked-donut-cakes
RECIPES
- Macaron Shell (Italian Meringue Method)
- Drippy White (or colored) Ganache
- White Almond Sour Cream Cake (WASC)
- SUPER Easy Meringue Buttercream (Vanilla or Chocolate!)
- Chocolate Sour Cream Cake
SUPPLIES
- Mold Ball 1-1/2 Inch: https://evilcakegenius.com/mold-ball-1-1-2-inch.html
- Mold Ball 7/8 Inch: https://evilcakegenius.com/mold-ball-7-8-inch.html
- Paramount Crystals: https://evilcakegenius.com/paramount-crystals.html
- Artisan Accents Chocolate Chameleon Colors: http://www.artisanaccents.com/chocolate
- Wilton Set of Holiday Candy Melts: https://www.amazon.com/Wilton-2109-3823-Holiday-Candy-Set/dp/B075D6H7XR/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=candy+melts&qid=1540331189&sr=8-19&ref=sr_1_19&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=200d59505f5a69d3b17004994d6b802a&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
- Sprinks Watermelon Mix Sprinkles: https://evilcakegenius.com/sprinks-watermelon-mix-sprinkles.html
- Jimmies Black: https://evilcakegenius.com/jimmies-black.htmlca
- Flavored Sanding Sugar Watermelon: https://evilcakegenius.com/flavored-sanding-sugar-watermelon.html
- Wilton Clear Piping Gel, 10-Ounce: https://www.amazon.com/Wilton-Clear-Piping-Gel-10-Ounce/dp/B0000CFMU3/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1438146309&sr=1-1&keywords=piping+gel&pebp=1438146312156&perid=0RMMVHASCZAB7R4BH8VV&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=c46f57ccbdec130d3df7a2d22d7f636b&language=en_US
- Edible Art Paints, General: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=edible+art+paint&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&linkCode=ll2&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=112195c7f9f0a794c5d90158840022b9&language=en_US
- NFD Flash Dust, Edible Food Grade Glitter: https://amzn.to/3n5CzGl
- Artists' Cake Decorating Brush Set: https://www.amazon.com/Innovative-Sugarworks-Complete-Decorating-chocolate/dp/B07GLDVY2W/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=innovative+sugarworks+brush&qid=1566678964&s=home-garden&sr=1-2-catcorr&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=e1733eb7b25f23f745ae0e59bba4b4cc&language=en_US
- Maraschino Cherry Red Stem: https://amzn.to/3O6G2AC
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