How to build and securely support this baby carriage cake, and also make easy edible lace and beautiful roses.

Notes: Shawna baked 2, 8" half sphere cakes for this project. (3) 4.25" foam core squares were used. (3) 12" round cake cardboards were used and (1) 10" round cake cardboard.

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INSTRUCTIONS

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- Edible Fabric Sheets White: https://evilcakegenius.com/edible-fabric-sheets-white.html
- M...

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...

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)...

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...

Link to the Google document with the exact size inspiration photo Shawna used...
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rfOBNEln8Ci2zHmBqRcOOnqp9p1MIgMrCWccmtHHAKA/edit?usp=sharing

When you want to change the size of the inspiration photo on one of my shared documents
OR when an inspiration photo...

Link to the Google document with the exact size inspiration photo Shawna used...
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rfOBNEln8Ci2zHmBqRcOOnqp9p1MIgMrCWccmtHHAKA/edit?usp=sharing

When you want to change the size of the inspiration photo on one of my shared documents
OR when an inspiration photo...

I used 2, 8" cake layers and 1, 6" cake layer for this project
I used 2 batches of the Jello-like Jelly Recipe to partially cover the alligator

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LINKS & SUPPLIES

Related tutorial: Alligator cake with jelly; Part 1-The Alligator: https://cakeheads.vhx.tv/videos/alligator-cake-with-jelly-part-...

I used 2, 8" cake layers and 1, 6" cake layer for this project
I used 2 batches of the Jello-like Jelly Recipe to partially cover the alligator

Jello-like jelly recipe:
This recipe creates a jello-like consistency.
In my opinion it's more pleasant to eat than the gummy bear consistency jelly (l...

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...

Video on how to create this sweet, sweet peas cake.

Refer to the Fundamentals Course for a more in-depth look at cake structure, and building/icing your cake: https://cakeheads.vhx.tv/videos/cakeheads-session-one

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Related tutorial: Section 3 (Making Ganache) of the Fundamen...

This cake project tutorial consists of three videos

The first video demonstrates how to build the structure for this Rudolph cake, and it also talks a little bit about structure in general.
The second video is part one of building the cake onto the structure
The third video is part 2, finishing ...

This cake project tutorial consists of three videos:
- The first video demonstrates how to build the structure for this Rudolph cake, and it also talks a little bit about structure in general.
- The second video is part one of building the cake onto the structure
- The third video is part 2, fini...

Dot Klerck of Eat Cake Party joins us and shows us how to create the structure and more for her seriously creepy spider cake!
Check out more of Dot's work as well as where she'll be teaching around the world next, on her Facebook page, here...
or her website, here!
Some notes from the session:

2...

This live session was all about cake structure! We discussed the different options for building internal structure for a cake, using the Rudolph Structure Cake project as an example.

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SUPPLIES
- 1/2 in. x 2 ft. x 4ft. Medium Density Fiberboard: https://www.homedepot.com/p/1-...

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...

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...

Chocolate Ganache Recipe(and how to adjust the ratio for white chocolate ganache too!)
This is the easiest way I’ve found to prepare ganache when using it to fill and/or ice a cake, before covering a cake in fondant, or even just leaving it as the finish! See Section 3 (Making Ganache) of the Fu...

Chocolate Ganache Recipe(and how to adjust the ratio for white chocolate ganache too!)
This is the easiest way I’ve found to prepare ganache when using it to fill and/or ice a cake, before covering a cake in fondant, or even just leaving it as the finish! See Section 3 (Making Ganache) of the Fu...

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/1JPd0B7dspSw0YetWHDkKGu7D...