Antique Stack of Books Cake
Level - Intermediate
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45m
Another really great option for making the book covers is using modeling chocolate instead of fondant (if not in hot/warm climates)!
Note:
The pan I baked my cake layers is a (2 inch deep) 11x15 sized sheet pan, but you can make your books of any dimensions that work for your needs!
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LINKS & SUPPLIES
Related tutorial: Modeling Chocolate video tutorial and live session recording (no separate video available)
RECIPES
- SUPER Easy Meringue Buttercream (Vanilla or Chocolate!)
- Modeling Chocolate
SUPPLIES
- The Pampered Chef Garlic Press #2575: https://amzn.to/3bucI6s
- Designer Stencils C375 Fleur De Lis Cake Stencil: https://www.amazon.com/Designer-Stencils-C375-Stencil-Semi-Transparent/dp/B0089CWLI0/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=9895cd4d83433ff0149827ce0b71f3d5&language=en_US
- CAI Tylose Powder, 2 Ounce: https://www.amazon.com/Confectionery-Arts-International-Professional-Strength/dp/B0013GMLRA/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=2S3SZTBCR6KIH&keywords=tylose+powder&qid=1566828814&s=home-garden&sprefix=tylose,garden,145&sr=1-4&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=a903411464ec783b79d347c25919d446&language=en_US
- Fiskars 12-87577097J Acrylic Ruler, 6x24 Inch: https://www.amazon.com/Fiskars-12-87577097J-Acrylic-Ruler-6x24/dp/B002XNULX8/ref=as_li_ss_tl?&linkId=&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=a302eaa78023736911615254cc488a19&language=en_US
- Evil Cake Genius Stencils (mesh & more): https://evilcakegenius.com/stencils.html
- Roxy & Rich Edible Hybrid Petal Dust Master Kit, 24 Colors: https://www.amazon.com/Edible-Hybrid-Master-Colors-Global/dp/B078MN1RYT/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=Edible+Hybrid+Petal+Dust&qid=1566937407&s=arts-crafts&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=bb9451a8a6412e901eb2ac587aaea65a&language=en_US
- Edible Art Paints, General: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=edible+art+paint&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&linkCode=ll2&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=112195c7f9f0a794c5d90158840022b9&language=en_US
- Wilton Performance Pans Aluminum Medium Sheet Cake Pan, 11x15 Inch: https://www.amazon.com/Wilton-Performance-Aluminum-Medium-15-Inch/dp/B0000VMFCU/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=2TNRYXZNV098Q&keywords=11+15+2+cake+pan&qid=1567538504&s=gateway&sprefix=11+15+,aps,194&sr=8-2&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=7c591dc1830a9cb3cad30f4065d32645&language=en_US
- Half Sheet Cake Board, Coated White Single Wall Corrugated: https://www.brpboxshop.com/124.html
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