Owl Structured Cake, Part 1
Level - Advanced
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49m
I baked (2) 8″ round cake layers, and (2) 6″ round cake layers
Link to 8″ oval template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Fnz-xiTWt8O3FbXFiyiV0tp2Pjm0A0zJGhq8ltffpa8/edit?usp=sharing
Link to 6″ oval template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13ZeAG5azH3bdZ_gGHor8UBn-W–NlS_cGH63M25NoII/edit?usp=sharing
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LINKS & SUPPLIES
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)
Related tutorial: Wafer Peonies & Concrete Cracks Cake: https://cakeheads.vhx.tv/videos/wafer-peonies-concrete-cracks-cake
RECIPES
- Chocolate Ganache (and how to adjust the ratio for white chocolate ganache too!)
- Modeling Chocolate
SUPPLIES
- 1/2 in. x 2 ft. x 4ft. Medium Density Fiberboard: https://www.homedepot.com/p/1-2-in-x-2-ft-x-4ft-Medium-Density-Fiberboard-1508108/202089097
- Threaded Fitting Cap, Malleable Iron, Black, 1/4": https://www.amazon.com/Threaded-Fitting-Malleable-Iron-Black/dp/B01KG5HZ38/ref=as_li_ss_tl?qid=1570461896&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=529025af09b6c9b81c3ac255ac1e2769&language=en_US
- 300 Stainless Steel Flat Washer, 1/2" Hole Size: https://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Washer-Finish-Nominal-Thickness/dp/B009OKR29E/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=Stainless+Steel+Flat+Washer,+Plain+Finish,+1/2%22+Hole+Size&qid=1570469082&s=industrial&sr=1-7&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=a0682ea48df8c88010b20f0c9bd34410&language=en_US
- CONCORD 304 Stainless Steel 1/2" NPT to 1/2" NPT Hex Nipple, 2 Pack: https://www.amazon.com/CONCORD-Stainless-Steel-Nipple-Brew/dp/B0768PJK4D/ref=as_li_ss_tl?psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=447bb98bdfdae907abc9da84471c6f23&language=en_US
- Threaded Fitting Coupling, Malleable Iron, Black, 1/4": https://www.amazon.com/Threaded-Fitting-Coupling-Malleable-Black/dp/B01KG5LY6C/ref=as_li_ss_tl?qid=1570461896&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=93f2e10dcd5296495532bb3a1a5cf7af&language=en_US
- Anvil Steel Pipe Fitting, Nipple, 1/4" NPT Male x 6" Length: https://www.amazon.com/Anvil-8700137303-Fitting-Nipple-Length/dp/B0058DIFG0/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=anvil+steel+pipe+fitting+nipples+1/4&qid=1570462149&s=industrial&sr=1-2&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=8ee268da2b5eb11b937afda8ef148da5&language=en_US
- Threaded Fitting Tee, Malleable Iron, Black, 1/4": https://www.amazon.com/Threaded-Fitting-Malleable-Iron-Black/dp/B01KG5M37G/ref=as_li_ss_tl?qid=1570461896&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=3581c5758d0fa3a57f8098bda27cde59&language=en_US
- Anvil Steel Pipe Fitting, Nipple, 1/4" NPT Male x 2" Length: https://www.amazon.com/Anvil-8700137303-Fitting-Nipple-Length/dp/B0058DIDH6/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=anvil+steel+pipe+fitting+nipples+1/4&qid=1570462149&s=industrial&sr=1-2&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=87a3578dee17d600ce0989805032cf82&language=en_US
- Anvil Steel Pipe Fitting, Nipple, 1/4" NPT Male x 3" Length: https://www.amazon.com/Anvil-8700137303-Fitting-Nipple-Length/dp/B0058DIDWQ/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=anvil+steel+pipe+fitting+nipples+1/4&qid=1570462149&s=industrial&sr=1-2&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=32e46b5bf0df9e0d875757abd51fb338&language=en_US
- Anvil Steel Pipe Fitting, Nipple, 1/4" NPT Male x 4" Length: https://www.amazon.com/Anvil-8700137303-Fitting-Nipple-Length/dp/B0058DIEGG/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=anvil+steel+pipe+fitting+nipples+1/4&qid=1570462149&s=industrial&sr=1-2&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=34fe60b8f4f7c7a24d655013b8d616e7&language=en_US
- Threaded Fitting Floor Flange, Malleable Iron, Black, 1/4": https://www.amazon.com/Threaded-Fitting-Floor-Flange-Malleable/dp/B01KG5FRKQ/ref=as_li_ss_tl?qid=1570461896&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=4751c94b1671e9eb39c78ebcfa182ba4&language=en_US
- Ateco Stainless Steel Cake Knife, 14 Inch Blade: https://www.amazon.com/Ateco-Stainless-Steel-Knife-Blade/dp/B000KEUKPG/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=ateco+knife&qid=1566916926&s=arts-crafts&sr=1-1-catcorr&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=c222697ec66c0423b453057116ae81d6&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
- Featherweight Decorating Piping Bag, Reusable, 35cm (14in): https://www.amazon.com/Featherweight-Decorating-Piping-Reusable-35cm/dp/B000ANOW10/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=143XD3YGHKB21&keywords=wilton+decorating+bags&qid=1566825853&s=home-garden&sprefix=wilton+decorating+b,garden,152&sr=1-18&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=e5c7ae4d8c39710ba99880786fe0f83a&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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Edible Hybrid Petal Dust, Midnight Black by Roxy & Rich: https://www.amazon.com/Edible-Hybrid-Petal-Midnight-Black/dp/B07576L6NK/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=Roxy+&+Rich+Edible+Hybrid+blACK&qid=1568992567&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=15db351f619011bdc3289f00eed4db2c&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
- 10 Sterile #11 Surgical Blades with Free #3 Scalpel Knife Handle: https://www.amazon.com/Sterile-Surgical-Blades-Scalpel-Medical/dp/B07CRLHGND/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=#11+scalpel+blades&qid=1570459754&s=industrial&sr=1-7&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=c70c147cee74b0cb535ec33cb1fbf0d1&language=en_US
- Wilton Clear Piping Gel, 10-Ounce: https://www.amazon.com/Wilton-Clear-Piping-Gel-10-Ounce/dp/B0000CFMU3/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1438146309&sr=1-1&keywords=piping+gel&pebp=1438146312156&perid=0RMMVHASCZAB7R4BH8VV&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=c46f57ccbdec130d3df7a2d22d7f636b&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&qid=1566933940&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
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