Notes:

Can be created on a small square of wax paper so they can be transferred to the freezer in order to add to cake more easily
Place created roses in freezer for 15 minutes minimum (longer if needed to harden)
Use extra buttercream to attach

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LINKS & SUPPLIES

RECIPES
- SUPER Easy Mering...

Thomas walks use through the different types of power tools he uses to build cake structures and how to use them!

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SUPPLIES
- BLACK+DECKER Jig Saw, Smart Select, 5.0-Amp: https://amzn.to/38X1MdA
- Nicholson 80952 10" Heavy Duty Hacksaw Frame: https://www.amazon.com/Nicholson-Heavy-Hacksaw-Fra...

The link to the google document with the inspiration photo size that Shawna & Thomas used for this project is here... https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gGUhVBr6ETNiwJ9afLA0zdV9eJy2MQmyZdwzB1nEqqM/edit?usp=sharing

PME EDIBLE GLAZE SPRAY-100ML
ICING SHEET CHECKERBOARD RED AND WHITE

Structure ...

The link to the google document with the inspiration photo size that Shawna & Thomas used for this project is here... https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gGUhVBr6ETNiwJ9afLA0zdV9eJy2MQmyZdwzB1nEqqM/edit?usp=sharing

PME EDIBLE GLAZE SPRAY-100ML
ICING SHEET CHECKERBOARD RED AND WHITE

Structure ...

3D Succulent Mold Large
3D SUCCULENT MOLD MEDIUM
3D SUCCULENT JADE MOLD XL
Sweet Sticks Paint Powders
WAFER PAPER BUTTERFLIES BLUE
WAFER PAPER BUTTERFLIES DEEP PINK

When heating candy melts, make sure to reduce the power on the microwave and use shorter increments of time, stirring in between o...

3D Succulent Mold Large
3D SUCCULENT MOLD MEDIUM
3D SUCCULENT JADE MOLD XL
Sweet Sticks Paint Powders
WAFER PAPER BUTTERFLIES BLUE
WAFER PAPER BUTTERFLIES DEEP PINK

at Evil Cake Genius cake supply shop for one month from 4/15/22!
When heating candy melts, make sure to reduce the power on the mic...

3D Succulent Mold Large
3D SUCCULENT MOLD MEDIUM
3D SUCCULENT JADE MOLD XL
Sweet Sticks Paint Powders
WAFER PAPER BUTTERFLIES BLUE
WAFER PAPER BUTTERFLIES DEEP PINK

The exact size frog inspiration photo that Shawna used and printed out can be found on this google document, here... https://docs....

This video is meant to be a quick reference video showing the acrylic disc icing method using two discs and some double sided tape to get the job done.
Check out the AWESOME live recording that Gail and Lauren of Sweet Passion Cakery did with us to see a more in depth version of this acrylic disc...

Check out more of Michelle's cakes on her website, belfiorecakes.com
and keep up to date with her new cake creations on her Facebook page and Instagram page @bel_fiore_cakes

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LINKS & SUPPLIES

Michelle's website: http://www.belfiorecakes.com/
Michelle's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com...

Recipe:

1 egg at room temperature
25g (3 TAB) flour
5g (1 and 1/4 teaspoon) baking powder
12g (1 TAB) sugar
30g honey

Combine egg and sugar and beat until fluffy.
Add honey and any food gel color needed. Mix well.
Sift in flour and baking powder and fold in gently until mixed.
Add batter to p...

The link to the Google document with the exact size of the inspiration photo Shawna used for this project is here...
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tjVB6VPXpjQkwb2xj93kj-Sur74TEqxIWt4c4kNWQ-g/edit?usp=sharing
When you want to change the size of the inspiration photo on one of my shared docum...

The link to the Google document with the exact size of the inspiration photo Shawna used for this project is here...
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tjVB6VPXpjQkwb2xj93kj-Sur74TEqxIWt4c4kNWQ-g/edit?usp=sharing
When you want to change the size of the inspiration photo on one of my shared docum...

Link to the exact size topper (and flowers) Shawna used in this project it HERE.

When you want to change the size of the inspiration photo on one of my shared documents
OR when an inspiration photo has to be printed larger than an 8.5x11, it gets a little tricky when doing it from your home com...

Isomalt Recipe
Ingredients
3 poundsIsomalt crystals(1361 grams)
Distilled Water(Add enough to achieve a wet sand consistency)
Instructions

Combine 3 pounds of isomalt crystals with enough distilled water to make the mixture like “wet sand”.
Boil the mixture in a pot on medium-high heat until it...

Using Karen Portaleo's Edible Artists Oil Paints and some buttercream to create this cherry blossom tree.

Link to the Google document with the cherry tree inspiration painting by WOW art: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1auq2Mqq-Mm0VcayLc83KAuIWWVrJtroTEcRYoKlJVdw/edit?usp=sharing

Prepping t...

Using Karen Portaleo's Edible Artists Oil Paints and some buttercream to create this cherry blossom tree.

Link to the Google document with the cherry tree inspiration painting by WOW art: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1auq2Mqq-Mm0VcayLc83KAuIWWVrJtroTEcRYoKlJVdw/edit?usp=sharing

Prepping t...

Top tips:

Ice cake tier as normal and then chill it in the freezer (20 min) or fridge (30 min) before using the stripes comb (when using the easy meringue recipe that I did)
heat comb in hot water (and wipe clean) to do a final round of combing
put cake back into freezer (30 min) or fridge (45 m...

I built a 6" tier on top of an 8" tier for this cake, with both tiers being about 5.25" tall each.

Here's the link to the google document with the exact size of the red truck that I used as my printout... https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sTemB6jJBUpIvWovHG5aiaUbWMcdV-Xoqg60UCtIqGU/edit?usp=s...

Top tips:
- Ice cake tier as normal and then chill it in the freezer (20 min) or fridge (30 min) before using the comb
- Heat comb in hot water (and wipe clean) to do a final round of combing
- Put cake back into freezer (30 min) or fridge (45 min - 1 hour) before adding stripes color
- Just...ke...

Related tutorial: Modeling Chocolate video tutorial and live session recording (no separate video available)

RECIPES
- Modeling Chocolate

SUPPLIES
- Artisan Accents Gel Pastes: https://www.thesweetchalet.com/shop-1/Chocolate-Chameleon-&-Gel-Coloring-by-Artisan-Accents-c59645319
- Keebler Ice Cr...

The Procreate app can currently only be used with iPads and iPhones (though I HIGHLY recommend investing in an iPad for this!)
In my personal opinion, the digital design sketching software that Avalon has created to be used with Procreate is an ABSOLUTE GAME CHANGER! It's great to use for helpi...

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 struct...

Used for this project:

11x15" cake layer (2" deep) - WASC recipe used, 1.5 batches
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 (see template)
11/16" (17 mm) threaded rod with (4)...

Check out more of Michele's gorgeous cookie work on her Facebook page, Honey Butter Bakery
and her instagram page, @honey_butter-bakery

Michele gives us essential tips on baking sugar cookies and shares her tried and true DELICIOUS and easy recipe, as well as how to manipulate her royal icing r...