Tiger Cake, Part Two (Assembly & the Body)
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Inspiration Photos:
Link to Google Doc with cropped full Tiger photo, ready to print to same size I used...
top half of photo: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RsfDE58TWsvohz_hgI-aA410Jl85m-dkKh1frXnT04M/edit?usp=sharing
bottom half: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JPd0B7dspSw0YetWHDkKGu7DUZEm-wU3WCEJPsD7MwM/edit?usp=sharing
See the photos tab for a tiger profile image for reference
Notes:
- I used four batches of ganache for this 8", 10", 12" tiered cake (each tier @5.25 inches tall)
- 1/2 batch of royal icing
- 1 batch of modeling chocolate (but might be good to have 2 batches handy just in case)
Related tutorial: Section 3 (Making Ganache) of the Fundamentals Course: https://cakeheads.vhx.tv/videos/cakeheads-session-three
Related tutorial: Modeling Chocolate video tutorial and live session recording (no separate video available)
RECIPES
- Chocolate Ganache (and how to adjust the ratio for white chocolate ganache too!)
- Simple Royal Icing
- Modeling Chocolate
SUPPLIES
- Guildcraft Cake Dummies: https://guildcraftfoam.com/product-category/cake-dummies-c-5/
- Oasis Supply Magic FlexFrost Edible Image Fabric Icing Sheets, 20 Pack (White): https://www.amazon.com/Oasis-Supply-FlexFrost-Edible-Fabric/dp/B07BQYZTS3/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=FlexFrost&qid=1570564375&s=lawn-garden&sr=1-1-catcorr&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=df992c66b5f6b393d1ce29cfd434270e&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
- 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
- Poly-Dowels Large White Cake Dowels, 5 ct: https://amzn.to/3kMFqSg
- Cake Dutchess Modelling Tools: https://cakedutchess.net/product/modelling-tools/
- Plastic Round Fondant Plunger Cutters Set: https://www.amazon.com/4-pieces-Plastic-Plunger-Cutters-Decorating/dp/B01N6BKOJT/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=plunger+round+fondant+cutters&qid=1566919709&s=home-garden&sr=1-3&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=42100ded4103881fced89aa1b6cd6811&language=en_US
- Multicraft Imports Color Factory PA214 5 Piece Plastic Palette Knife Set: https://www.amazon.com/Multicraft-Imports-Factory-PA214-Plastic/dp/B007CC0O9G/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=plastic+palette+knife&qid=1564088263&s=gateway&sr=8-4&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=703acf9135e698acc87722173b09234e&language=en_US
- JEM Tool 4 Dresden & Veining Modelling Tool, Black: https://www.amazon.com/PME-Modeling-Tool-Dresden-Veining/dp/B0052YRIMM/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1481733226&sr=8-2&keywords=dresden+tool&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=3bb070a0077c88208b86a3096550fe0a&language=en_US
- Ateco 5357 Plain Edge Round Cutters, 11 Pc Set: https://www.amazon.com/Ateco-5357-Cutters-Graduated-Stainless/dp/B00004S1CI/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=ateco+fondant+circle+cutter&qid=1566828182&s=home-garden&sr=1-4&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=6d9afd0dea07f825d2cf02d9869d5979&language=en_US
- 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
- Sweet Sticks Edible Art Decorative Cake Paint 0.5 Oz, Black: https://www.amazon.com/Sweet-Sticks-Edible-Decorative-Milliliters/dp/B07H79YT7T/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=3NY9R7AAU0SRW&keywords=edible+art+paint&qid=1569445162&refinements=p_85:2470955011&rnid=2470954011&rps=1&sprefix=edible+art+pain,aps,146&sr=8-3&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=54164598ff0456f71cfd6769acac3009&language=en_US
- Petal Crafts Petal Dust Set A, 24 Pack: https://www.amazon.com/PETAL-CRAFTS-Petal-Dust-Pack/dp/B007ZH8VRA/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=petal+dust+palette&qid=1569087701&sr=8-7&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=9056fb2b6c1bd36d02dc3dfcaeb3a35d&language=en_US
- 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
- Food Coloring AmeriColor Bright White Soft Gel Paste, .75 Oz: https://www.amazon.com/Food-Coloring-AmeriColor-Bright-White/dp/B000MSZTQA/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=americolor+gel+white&qid=1567204217&s=gateway&sr=8-5&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=f44fda1c24c2ff726b1b1e2db9a7ce77&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&refinements=p_85:2470955011&rnid=2470954011&rps=1&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=67c4f18a8b4fc355662c4c2650f9fe50&language=en_US
- Studio 71 5-Piece Painting Knife Set: https://www.amazon.com/Studio-71-5-Piece-Painting-Knife/dp/B004669XQ6/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=palette+knife+set&qid=1562619129&s=gateway&sr=8-6&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=8fbc61480feee84abcedd67f6b5ecfef&language=en_US
- Tanisa Organic Rice Vermicelli Noodles, USDA Certified: https://www.amazon.com/Tanisa-Organic-Vermicelli-Noodles-white/dp/B07KXMGNTD/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=1UHS314X25ZS2&keywords=vermicelli+noodles&qid=1562619182&s=gateway&sprefix=vermicelli+,aps,197&sr=8-10&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=9fe373b401d5b674cc261410cb531ab1&language=en_US
- Black Cocoa Powder for Baking: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K89SKKK/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=8b8d84a3f68ec97b6b31d29e555af041&language=en_US
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