Ferris Wheel cake
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1h 44m
ACRYLIC FROSTING GUIDE DISCS BY CAKEHEADS
PAINT POWDER
PETAL DUST PALETTE SET A
PETAL DUST PALETTE SET B
WICKED STICKY EDIBLE GLUE
Notes:
top tier= 6" round x 5.5" tall (you can make the height anywhere between 5"-6")
bottom tier= 6" square x 5.5" tall (you can make it any height you'd like)
use ganache for the filling of the top tier
(2) 6" square cake cards used
Link to main Ferris wheel inspiration photo
Link to animals inspiration photo
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LINKS & SUPPLIES
Discount item links (evilcakegenius.com):
- Acrylic Frosting Guide Discs by Cakeheads: https://evilcakegenius.com/equipment-supplies/cake-boards-dowels-and-boxes/acrylic-plates/acrylic-frosting-guide-discs-by-cakeheads.html
- Paint Powder: https://evilcakegenius.com/paint-powder-teal.html
- Petal Dust Palette Set A: https://evilcakegenius.com/petal-dust-palette-set-a.html
- Petal Dust Palette Set B: https://evilcakegenius.com/petal-dust-palette-set-b.html
- Wicked Sticky Edible Glue: https://evilcakegenius.com/wicked-sticky-edible-glue.html
Other links:
- Link to main Ferris wheel inspiration photo (Google Doc): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a3wcWWngR2l7fQHez8Y0YkRJdzgz49lpDvvMX8AoR_k/edit?usp=sharing
- Link to animals inspiration photo (Google Doc): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Qw_Cba7_ukZ2-b38ypYI5iG-YlQFEpP9OqKLpjUqJzM/edit?usp=sharing
- Related tutorial: full icing a cake with acrylics tutorial, Live! Perfectly Smooth Buttercream Cake Tiers With Sharp Edges Using Acrylics: https://cakeheads.vhx.tv/videos/live-perfect-buttercream-ganache-tiers-with-sweet-passion-cakery
- Related tutorial: quicker version, Perfect, Smooth Buttercream Finish Using Acrylic Discs Method (2 discs & double sided tape version): https://cakeheads.vhx.tv/videos/getting-a-perfect-buttercream-finish-using-acrylic-discs-quick-video-plus-easy-meringue-buttercream-recipe
- Related tutorial: Modeling Chocolate video tutorial and live session recording (no separate video available)
- Related recipe reference: Chocolate Ganache, Section 3 (Making Ganache) of the Fundamentals Course: https://cakeheads.vhx.tv/videos/cakeheads-session-three
RECIPES
- SUPER Easy Meringue Buttercream (Vanilla or Chocolate!)
- Chocolate Ganache (and how to adjust the ratio for white chocolate ganache too!)
- Modeling Chocolate
- White Almond Sour Cream Cake (WASC)
SUPPLIES
- PME CL18 Adjustable Slicer 18" Cake Leveller: https://www.amazon.com/PME-CL18-Adjustable-Slicer-Leveller/dp/B00CBF7Q7W/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=2LYT71NFJQU1V&keywords=cake+leveler&qid=1567098498&s=gateway&sprefix=cake+level,aps,163&sr=8-8&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=dbe042f432aed130529f28774a44ea3c&language=en_US
- Acrylic Frosting Guide Discs by Cakeheads: https://evilcakegenius.com/equipment-supplies/cake-boards-dowels-and-boxes/acrylic-plates/acrylic-frosting-guide-discs-by-cakeheads.html
- Stainless Steel Pastry Scraper Bench Scraper, 8 inch: https://amzn.to/3vmWsN2
- Professional Spatula Set, Stainless Steel Oversized Hamburger Flipper: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H4NN6T3/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=819c1b582c94a219c3c505d567b354c9&language=en_US
- 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
- Innovative Sugarworks Sugar Smoothers, Small and Medium: https://www.amazon.com/Innovative-Sugarworks-Smoothers-Sugarcraft-Decorating/dp/B01BK7L2HG/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=DND1JN7AAT9U&keywords=innovative+sugarworks+sugar+smoother&qid=1567107263&s=gateway&sprefix=innovative+sugarworks+smooth,aps,156&sr=8-22-spons&psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=d8ce9fbfdf219d611f6416f7db4d6582&language=en_US
- Artisan Accents Gel Pastes: https://www.thesweetchalet.com/shop-1/Chocolate-Chameleon-&-Gel-Coloring-by-Artisan-Accents-c59645319
- OLFA Rotary Circle Cutter: https://www.amazon.com/OLFA-1057028-Rotary-Circle-Cutter/dp/B001CEAMCY/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1492531170&sr=8-11&keywords=olfa+rotary+cutter&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=980f14204e19fd898617f5cf4eaa9548&language=en_US
- Fiskars 12-87577097J Acrylic Ruler, 6x24 Inch: https://www.amazon.com/Fiskars-12-87577097J-Acrylic-Ruler-6x24/dp/B002XNULX8/ref=as_li_ss_tl?&linkId=&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=a302eaa78023736911615254cc488a19&language=en_US
- 10 Sterile #11 Surgical Blades with Free #3 Scalpel Knife Handle: https://www.amazon.com/Sterile-Surgical-Blades-Scalpel-Medical/dp/B07CRLHGND/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=#11+scalpel+blades&qid=1570459754&s=industrial&sr=1-7&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=c70c147cee74b0cb535ec33cb1fbf0d1&language=en_US
- Cookie Cutters, Plunger Cutter Cake Decorating Supplies Fondant Molds, 16 Pcs: https://amzn.to/3gannU8
- Oval Cutters Set: https://evilcakegenius.com/oval-cutters-set.html
- Marvelous Molds Triple Draped Swag Silicone Mold: https://amzn.to/3w7LLC3
- Grafix Acetate Pad, 9 X 12 in, Clear, 25 Sheets/Pad: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004QJX1JI/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=71b5f139063b0a0510cec953177112be&language=en_US
- Soft Color Shapers Clay Wallet Set, Size 0: https://www.amazon.com/Panpastel-Soft-Color-Shapers-Wallet/dp/B001RPI6Q2/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=0+color+shapers&qid=1564088176&s=gateway&sr=8-13&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=a18a1fed8fa45472fa18dca4967e4e9e&language=en_US
- Wilton Black Sugar Pearls: https://www.amazon.com/Wilton-W7101129-Black-Sugar-Pearls/dp/B007EMYDAA/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=black+sugar+pearls&qid=1567187944&s=gateway&sr=8-3&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=8ce4f1e7acda7c23978371b1a5678ebf&language=en_US
- Sweet Sticks Paint Powder: https://evilcakegenius.com/sweet-sticks-paint-powders
- Petal Dust Palette Set A: https://evilcakegenius.com/petal-dust-palette-set-a.html
- 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
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