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Sun and Clouds Cake with Rainbow & Daisy Field

All Cakeheads Tutorials • 1h 2m

INSTRUCTIONS

Attention!! In the video, at around 22:15, a mistake was made and a 4" cake card was completely forgotten on top of the sphere cake before adding the second sphere half. Because ganache was used to ice the cake, it held up fine, but using the supports and cake card as intended is still highly recommended.

Notes:
- Making the rainbow starts at time stamp 10:37
- Making daisies starts at time stamp 50:10

RECIPES
- Chocolate Ganache (and how to adjust the ratio for white chocolate ganache too!)

SUPPLIES
- Acc U Rate 172 Pcs. Clear With Stripe Boba Straws: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004050ED4/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=eace349b2fbaca10be5d7cba25b53f26&language=en_US
- Hemispherical Silicone Molds (4-pack): https://www.amazon.com/Semicircle-Silicone-Chocolate-Bakeware-Decoration/dp/B07JJHS98W/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1548796519&sr=1-8&keywords=half+sphere+silicone+molds&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=54e67c242e2c3e8699f78e284e333e6f&language=en_US
- Wilton 3D Sports Ball Cake Pan, 4-Piece Set, 6-inch: https://www.amazon.com/Wilton-Baseball-Planetary-Spheres-4-Piece/dp/B0000VZ3YM/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=15M8RRTSJ6CRO&keywords=wilton+sports+ball+cake+pan&qid=1567102747&s=gateway&sprefix=wilton+sports+ball,aps,155&sr=8-3&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=9c1f18e5f7b51288b7d9c39d8c57e62a&language=en_US
- Wilton 402-2001 No. 2A Round Decorating Tip: https://www.amazon.com/Wilton-402-2001-Round-Decorating-Multicolor/dp/B00DSNOVMO/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=wilton+icing+tip+2a&qid=1569357891&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=67c4f18a8b4fc355662c4c2650f9fe50&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
- 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
- Satin Ice Gumpaste: https://www.amazon.com/Satin-Ice-White-Pounds-Decorative/dp/B000FJPKWO/ref=as_li_ss_tl?th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=6946005572cf110aadc87e1a98b996a8&language=en_US
- Innovative Sugarworks Sugar Shapers: https://www.amazon.com/Innovative-Sugarworks-Decorating-Sugarcraft-Chocolate/dp/B00WQUOFOE/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=3A5CD22ELTA2&keywords=innovative+sugarworks&qid=1566862892&s=gateway&sprefix=innovative+sugar,aps,149&sr=8-5&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=40bf6c814efc9d286d96d2726b930956&language=en_US
- Disco Dust Hologram Set (12 colors, 5 grams each), by Oh! Sweet Art: https://www.amazon.com/Hologram-decorating-Oh-Sweet-Art/dp/B06WWR5LGG/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1492531402&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=disco+dust&psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=90b386ac216c87a3a6b062ac56e56a2b&language=en_US
- 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
- Poly-Dowels, Large White Cake Dowels, 5 ct: https://amzn.to/3kMFqSg
- Food Coloring AmeriColor Nifty Fifty AmeriMist Kit, 50 x .65 Oz Bottles: https://www.amazon.com/Food-Coloring-AmeriColor-AmeriMist-Bottles/dp/B0798VGTHW/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=14D3MORBIJRRL&keywords=amerimist+airbrush+colors&m=A21TDI5ZXP2S9X&qid=1566933940&refinements=p_6:A21TDI5ZXP2S9X&rnid=331544011&s=home-garden&sprefix=amerimis,garden,155&sr=1-4&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=ac4bde71411edabd229ea42729300047&language=en_US
- Clairella Cakes Airbrush and Compressor: https://www.amazon.com/winning-Clairella-Cakes-Airbrush-compressor/dp/B01N3OX5I4/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=59G4CPU1LJDM&keywords=clairella+cakes+airbrush&qid=1566934671&s=gateway&sprefix=clairell,garden,160&sr=8-3&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=2ea2b4e165de65e8853af684a8335d2f&language=en_US
- Airbrush Spray Booth, Cakesafe: https://www.cakesafe.com/store#!/Airbrush-Spray-Booth/c/12169190/offset=0&sort=normal
- Ateco 8pc Stainless Steel Diamond Shaped Cutter Set: https://www.amazon.com/Ateco-5259-Diamond-Graduated-Stainless/dp/B000OEBVRS/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1492530856&sr=8-1&keywords=diamond+cutter+set&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=456089a582ac5769828be1b2d81c965a&language=en_US
- Ateco 9pc Plain Oval Cutter Set: https://www.amazon.com/Ateco-5254-Cutters-Graduated-Stainless/dp/B000KESPT4/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=3FY6OTVWEAQP6&keywords=ateco+oval+cutters&qid=1566930226&s=home-garden&sprefix=ateco+oval+cu,garden,153&sr=1-3&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=241c1f137257c6885a953da79cff6702&language=en_US
- Small Punch, Daisy: https://www.amazon.com/Punch-Bunch-Large-Daisy/dp/B004QIQT5M/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1492531311&sr=8-5&keywords=daisy+punch&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=29f5343db657255bdc8b2e369342f5bd&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
- Conair Travel Smart 450 Watt Dual Voltage Garment Steamer: https://www.amazon.com/Conair-Travel-Voltage-Garment-Steamer/dp/B0062ACM7G/ref=as_li_ss_tl?&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=bc07e8aa888e4a2a3a73e48f5ec02722&language=en_US
- Martha Stewart Crafter's Clay Silicon Mold, 4/Pkg, Romantic: https://www.amazon.com/Martha-Stewart-Crafters-Pkg-Romantic-1466531MA/dp/B015TB37PE/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=martha+stewart+silicone+mold&qid=1570481210&sr=8-2&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=79cb89f9eb58bf12e825d120d2849079&language=en_US
- Roxy & Rich Edible Hybrid Petal Dust Master Kit, 24 Colors: https://www.amazon.com/Edible-Hybrid-Master-Colors-Global/dp/B078MN1RYT/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=Edible+Hybrid+Petal+Dust&qid=1566937407&s=arts-crafts&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=bb9451a8a6412e901eb2ac587aaea65a&language=en_US
- Sweet Sticks Edible Art Decorative Cake Paint 0.5 Oz, 8 Primary Colors: https://www.amazon.com/Sweet-Sticks-Edible-Decorative-Milliliters/dp/B07V1PJ1C7/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=edible+art+paint+pastel+pink&qid=1569446425&sr=8-1&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=71424c8ebb9613e178eddabbbe24d3d4&language=en_US
- Sweet Sticks Edible Art Decorative Cake Paint 0.5 Oz, 8-color Pastel Set: https://www.amazon.com/Sweet-Sticks-Edible-Decorative-Milliliters/dp/B07RK4BQ29/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=edible+art+paint+pastel+pink&qid=1569446425&sr=8-1&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=a4144ea1f959a7229a365ff67decfdbc&language=en_US
- PME Plunger Cutters, Flower Blossom, 4-Pack: https://www.amazon.com/PME-Plunger-Cutters-Flower-Blossom/dp/B005JX78JY/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=mini+flower+plunger&qid=1569448759&sr=8-36&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=545f4b405a92b80c514f24bb0fe861ca&language=en_US
- Windsor Groovy Uppercase Letters Clickstix Cutter: https://www.amazon.com/Windsor-Groovy-Uppercase-Letters-Clickstix/dp/B005EG56CW/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1492531249&sr=8-1&keywords=clickstix&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=af79be3cd3d42012cd9c6cd4220e193e&language=en_US
- PME Plunger Cutters, Butterfly, 3-Pack: https://www.amazon.com/PME-Plunger-Cutters-Butterfly-3-Pack/dp/B0021C8H64/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1492531505&sr=8-1&keywords=butterfly+plunger+cutter+set&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=415716dd777149cf57eb2f9a8ef04263&language=en_US

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