Check out the free cake fundamentals class to see how to properly cut and add supports into your cakes!

I baked THREE 10" cake layers (in 2" deep tins)...or you could bake only two 10" cake layers but in 3" deep tins. Both will allow for 5 mini cakes, about 5"tall (or slightly taller).

Link ...

I baked THREE 10" cake layers (in 2" deep tins)...or you could bake only two 10" cake layers but in 3" deep tins. Both will allow for 5 mini cakes, about 5"tall (or slightly taller).

Link to document with the actual size flamingo photo you can use for reference for a 5" tall cake, 4" wide...
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Unfortunately, I don't think Erin of Stacked sells sound cards anymore, but I've found one on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/2wERi4Q

Related tutorial: Live! Easy Structure and Cakes with Sound, With Erin Schwartz: https://cakeheads.vhx.tv/videos/live-with-erin-schwartz-of-stacked

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RECIPES
- Ni...

Here's the link to the exact size basketball slam dunk cake sketch that I printed out:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qHxtaDzIDw1bT4DVzUJjc5K6adhLzOwGsGc2oQFTmJk/edit?usp=sharing
Printing Photo Inspiration Images from Shawna's Google Docs Files:
To edit the document and change its size...

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Here's the link to the exact size basketball slam dunk cake sketch that I printed out:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qHxtaDzIDw1bT4DVzUJjc5K6adhLzOwGsGc2oQFTmJk/edit?usp=sharing
Printing Photo Inspiration Images from Shawna's Google Docs Files:
To edit the document and change its size...

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Check out more of Ann-Maries Cakes gorgeous work on her Facebook page, HERE.
And her Instagram handle is @annmariescakes !
Buttercream Recipe that Ann-Marie Uses in this video (From Queen of Hearts Couture Cakes):
1 cup Butter
1 cup shortening (crisco or trex)
1 TBSP vanilla
1-2 TBSP heavy cream ...

Lisa of Creative Cake Designs By Lisa joins forces with me to show you how to create the easiest edible lace ever!

Notes from Lisa:
- You can put the mats with the lace in them into the oven at 170 degrees or lowest temperature for about 10-15 minutes to speed up drying
- Or you can leave in you...

All cake, no styro used!

A little picture mini-tutorial of the making of the feathers is available in this blog post: https://www.cakeheads.com/blog/hanging-hot-air-balloon-cake

The link to the exact size hot air balloon inspiration photo used: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hv7BdTMfjZhOem...

All cake, no styro used!

A little picture mini-tutorial of the making of the feathers is available in this blog post: https://www.cakeheads.com/blog/hanging-hot-air-balloon-cake

The link to the exact size hot air balloon inspiration photo used: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hv7BdTMfjZhOem...

Check out more of Cindy's gorgeous work on her Facebook page, HERE, where you can sign up for private cake lessons with Cindy!
And her Instagram handle is @madl_creations_
Sugar Sheet recipe:
270 grams granulated sugar (some people use sanding sugar in place of granulated sugar)
55 grams glucose
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Another way to color wafer paper for cake projects.

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LINKS & SUPPLIES

Related tutorial: hot air balloon cake, part 1: https://cakeheads.vhx.tv/videos/hot-air-balloon-cake-part-1
Related tutorial: hot air balloon cake, part 2 (see sibling video on this platform)

Shawna discusses her general process of designing a cake, including inspiration sources, generating ideas, and planning the build.

Here's a link to the slide presentation shown in the video that has all of the mentioned links included: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1-CmXZNjUYX5xamhF5jLL...

How I created the navy buttercream:
I first added about 2 tablespoons of food grade activated charcoal to about 2/3 batch of the Easy Meringue buttercream.
I then added a long squirt of both blue gel color and purple gel color.
Because I wanted the least amount of gel color possible added, I then...

Structure elements:
(Links to items in the supplies section)

1/2" thick, 2'w x 18"d MDF board with 1" hole
(1/2") fitted, close nipple
(1/2") cap
(1/2" fitted) coupler
1/2", 8" tall nipple pipe
reducer, 1/2" to 1/4"
1/4", 2" tall nipple pipe
coupler (1/4" fitted)
close nipple (1/4" fitted)
cap...

Structure elements:
(Links to items in the supplies section)

1/2" thick, 2'w x 18"d MDF board with 1" hole
(1/2") fitted, close nipple
(1/2") cap
(1/2" fitted) coupler
1/2", 8" tall nipple pipe
reducer, 1/2" to 1/4"
1/4", 2" tall nipple pipe
coupler (1/4" fitted)
close nipple (1/4" fitted)
cap...

Structure elements:
(Links to items in the supplies section)

1/2" thick, 2'w x 18"d MDF board with 1" hole
(1/2") fitted, close nipple
(1/2") cap
(1/2" fitted) coupler
1/2", 8" tall nipple pipe
reducer, 1/2" to 1/4"
1/4", 2" tall nipple pipe
coupler (1/4" fitted)
close nipple (1/4" fitted)
cap...

This following Tylose gumpaste recipe is used for fine flower making like the flowers featured in many of the classes Nicholas teaches. Renshaw Decor‐ice gumpaste is a comparable commercially available product. The NL Brand Commercial Gumpaste that he references and uses during classes is a softe...

Royal Icing Recipe
An extremely sugary icing that dries very stiff! Used for attaching decorations or as it's own decoration. Often used to decorate cookies.
Ingredients
3 tablespoonsMeringue Powder(32.25 grams)
1 poundConfectioners Sugar(454 grams - sifted, though I usually don't bother)
4 table...

SUPPLIES
- Armature Wire 1/8In x 20Ft Coil: https://amzn.to/2XMZHfB
- Gejoy Floral Tape, 10 Rolls, 5 Colors, 0.5 Inch x 30 Yards: https://www.amazon.com/Gejoy-Adhesives-Bouquet-Florist-Flowers/dp/B07D9ZSMYT/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=floral+tape&qid=1571235110&refinements=p_85:2470955011&rnid=24709...

Notes:
When the sound got funky while I was showing the setup I was just basically mentioning how I could easily and quickly set it up by myself, and how easy it is to store. I didn't mention anything that I haven't mentioned somewhere else in the video. (Lesson learned about standing too far f...

How to make an edible wine bottle!

SUPPLIES
- Ghirardelli Chocolate Baking Chips, Bittersweet Chocolate, 10 oz (Pack of 6): https://www.amazon.com/Ghirardelli-Cacao-Bittersweet-Baking-Chocolate/dp/B004YVOFB6/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=ghirardelli+dark+chocolate+chips&qid=1570388405&s=grocery&sr=1-...