A fun cake that looks even cooler in the dark!

Used for this project:
- 11x15" cake layer (2" deep) - used, 1.5 batches (WASC recipe)
- White chocolate ganache, 4:1 chocolate to cream ratio, 2 batches
- 1/2" MDF board, cut to 12x14" (bottom, full cake board), plus extra 4x6" cut board for structure
- 11/16" (17 mm) threaded rod with (4) each corresponding washers and nuts (upper structure rods)
- 1/2" threaded rod with (4) each corresponding washers and nuts (central rod)
- Jigsaw

The link to the Google document with the actual size inspiration photo used: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LtoDsl0bKcODVZO-T_ettGuONFFGOJkhu9yQFHNRt7E/edit?usp=sharing
The link to the template for cutting the upper board in the structure: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ugpin4KJLPw5rUpYVnIvOysbZFagfdDIrNqfxA4lrlQ/edit?usp=sharing

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LINKS & SUPPLIES

Related tutorial: Modeling Chocolate video tutorial: https://cakeheads.vhx.tv/videos/homemade-modeling-chocolate
Related tutorial: live session recording all about modeling chocolate and making a rose (no separate video available)
Related tutorial: Section 3 (Making Ganache) of the Fundamentals Course: https://cakeheads.vhx.tv/videos/cakeheads-session-three

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

SUPPLIES
- Fat Daddio's POB-11152 Anodized Aluminum Sheet Cake Pan, 11 x 15 x 2 Inch: https://www.amazon.com/Fat-Daddios-Anodized-Aluminum-Sheet/dp/B00133741Q/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1497988754&sr=8-2&keywords=15+x+11+sheet+pan&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=432f3f76615d8112ddce02f88e2aa69b&language=en_US
- 18-8 Stainless Steel Fully Threaded Rod, 5/8"-11 Thread Size, 36" Length: https://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Threaded-Thread-Length-Threads/dp/B00G3PLMC6/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=threaded+rod&qid=1569600173&refinements=p_n_material_browse:17548970011,p_n_feature_eleven_browse-bin:3622112011,p_n_feature_eight_browse-bin:17426589011,p_n_feature_fourteen_browse-bin:11433986011,p_n_availability:1248818011&rnid=1248817011&s=industrial&sr=1-2&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=61da9f6d0851c01f4554871845e5cdc0&language=en_US
- 1/2 in.-13 tpi x 24 in. Stainless-Steel Threaded Rod: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-1-2-in-13-tpi-x-24-in-Stainless-Steel-Threaded-Rod-802697/204274022
- 316 Stainless Steel Flat Washer, 5/8" Hole Size (Pack of 10): https://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Washer-Finish-Nominal-Thickness/dp/B009OJKZJ4/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=5/8+in.+washers&qid=1569602384&s=industrial&sr=1-4&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=3d33114cea6e1221fc396aa8c9ae5457&language=en_US
- 316 Stainless Steel Hex Nut, 5/8"-11 Thread Size (Pack of 10): https://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Finish-B18-2-2-Thread-Across/dp/B009EEADNM/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=3C4Y7DLOASWAS&keywords=5/8-11+hex+nut&qid=1569600968&s=industrial&sprefix=5/8-11,industrial,165&sr=1-3&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=9d9bf39e995648a84aacd4d900123e57&language=en_US
- 300 Stainless Steel Flat Washer, 1/2" Hole Size: https://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Washer-Finish-Nominal-Thickness/dp/B009OKR29E/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=Stainless+Steel+Flat+Washer,+Plain+Finish,+1/2%22+Hole+Size&qid=1570469082&refinements=p_n_feature_twenty_browse-bin:17420905011,p_85:2470955011&rnid=2470954011&rps=1&s=industrial&sr=1-7&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=a0682ea48df8c88010b20f0c9bd34410&language=en_US
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