Sunshine Top Forward Cake with Pleated Edges
Level - Intermediate
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39m
ACRYLIC FROSTING GUIDE DISCS PLEATED
SARASOTA STENCIL BY JULIE DEFFENSE
WAFER PAPER BUTTERFLIES GOLD
WAFER PAPER BUTTERFLIES BLUE
WAFER PAPER BUTTERFLIES DEEP PINK
EDIBLE GLUE BY PME
EDIBLE GLITTER JUMBO JARS (Red, gold, green, blue, purple)
PME PREMIUM ROLLED FONDANT WHITE - 2LB.
MOLD SET CLOUDS
Notes:
used 6" round cake layer, baked in a 4" deep cake tin
used 6.5" pleated discs size
stenciling starts at time stamp 23:20
adding wires to daisies starts at time stamp 29:27
dipping wires into Safety Seal starts at time stamp 31:12
adding wires to butterflies starts at time stamp 32:44
find the making wafer paper daisies video (at time stamp 50:10 of that video)
Instruction Notes:
Use Press N'Seal on one side of BOTH acrylic discs
add buttercream to covered side of one disc and center on (leveled, filled and torted) cake
add grippy on top of disc and use a light board to flip cake
add buttercream to second acrylic disc and center on cake
line up acrylic discs with one another
add/fill in between discs with ample amount of buttercream
start scraping
use piping bag and special technique to get sharp corners and smooth buttercream
put into freezer when finished for at least an hour or two (until VERY firm throughout)
peel back press n'seal from one disc and pop off disc
fix buttercream on top and put back in freezer until firm again
slice small section off of side of cake and add buttercream to exposed sliced section
add wax paper to top of buttercream and place light board on top of wax paper to flip cake
peel back press n'seal gently and remove second acrylic disc
fix buttercream surface
while still cold, use hamburger flipper to help turn cake on it's side and "right" it, placing it onto its final cake board (using buttercream as glue on the board)
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LINKS & SUPPLIES
Discount item links (evilcakegenius.com):
- Acrylic Frosting Guide Discs Pleated: https://evilcakegenius.com/new-stuff/new-equipment/acrylic-frosting-guide-discs-pleated.html
- Sarasota Stencil by Julie Deffense: https://evilcakegenius.com/stencils/stencils-for-cakes/ecg-essential-cake-stencils/sarasota-stencil-by-julie-deffense.html
- Wafer Paper Butterflies Gold: https://evilcakegenius.com/equipment-supplies/food-products/edible-decorations/wafer-paper-butterflies-gold.html
- Wafer Paper Butterflies Blue: https://evilcakegenius.com/wafer-paper-butterflies-blue-blue-vivid.html
- Wafer Paper Butterflies Deep Pink: https://evilcakegenius.com/wafer-paper-butterflies-deep-pink-pink-vivid.html
- Edible Glue by PME: https://evilcakegenius.com/equipment-supplies/decorating-tools/flower-making-essentials/edible-glue-by-pme.html
- Edible Glitter Jumbo Jars: https://evilcakegenius.com/equipment-supplies/food-products/edible-jeewel-dust-glitter/glitzy-as-hell-edible-glitter-jumbo-jars.html
- PME Premium Rolled Fondant White, 2lb: https://evilcakegenius.com/new-stuff/new-supplies/pme-premium-rolled-fondant-white-2lb.html
- Mold Set Clouds: https://evilcakegenius.com/equipment-supplies/decorating-tools/chocolate-molds/nature/mold-set-clouds.html
Other links:
- Related tutorial: making wafer paper daisies, Sun and Clouds Cake with Rainbow & Daisy Field: https://cakeheads.vhx.tv/videos/sun-and-clouds-cake-with-rainbow-daisy-field
RECIPES
- SUPER Easy Meringue Buttercream (Vanilla or Chocolate!)
- White Almond Sour Cream Cake (WASC)
- Chocolate Sour Cream Cake
SUPPLIES
- Press'n Seal with Griptex, 100 sq ft: https://amzn.to/3pcmNch
- PME CL18 Adjustable Slicer 18" Cake Leveller: https://www.amazon.com/PME-CL18-Adjustable-Slicer-Leveller/dp/B00CBF7Q7W/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=2LYT71NFJQU1V&keywords=cake+leveler&qid=1567098498&s=gateway&sprefix=cake+level,aps,163&sr=8-8&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=dbe042f432aed130529f28774a44ea3c&language=en_US
- Artisan Accents Gel Pastes: https://www.thesweetchalet.com/shop-1/Chocolate-Chameleon-&-Gel-Coloring-by-Artisan-Accents-c59645319
- Stainless Steel Pastry Scraper Bench Scraper, 8 inch: https://amzn.to/3vmWsN2
- Kapro 227-08 Toolbox Level, 9-Inch: https://www.amazon.com/Kapro-227-08-Toolbox-Level-9-Inch/dp/B001N3FCNS/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=small+level&qid=1560370165&s=gateway&sr=8-6&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=a18322b180ccef7206f49b22e435e1e6&language=en_US
- Foam Core Cake Board Round White, 14 x 1/2 Inches by GSA: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CYAEGQ8/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=9a2c46f610121630f1f9fa38d31eba2f&language=en_US
- Professional Spatula Set, Stainless Steel Oversized Hamburger Flipper: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H4NN6T3/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=819c1b582c94a219c3c505d567b354c9&language=en_US
- Fractionated Coconut Oil, Food Grade: https://amzn.to/36pHSrQ
- Sweet Sticks Edible Art Decorative Cake Paint 0.5 Oz, Metallic Honey Gold: https://www.amazon.com/Sweet-Sticks-Decorative-Milliliters-Metallic/dp/B07H7C17JX/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=Edible+Art+Paint,+honey+gold&qid=1571251853&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=37f438c18afdd49c5215ec8c2fba784e&language=en_US
- Decora 26 Gauge White Floral Wire Stem, 16 inch, 50/Package: https://www.amazon.com/DECORA-Gauge-White-Floral-Package/dp/B010NLWZNA/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=28+g+floral+wire+white&qid=1571235000&sr=8-7-spons&psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=2dacc69844cdef990fb5587b2a87dd3a&language=en_US
- 20 Gauge Oasis Floral Wire, Pack of 150: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JG31BD2/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=ef5405694a8bc462d00f588a93542da5&language=en_US
- Safety Seal Food Barrier: https://www.amazon.com/Doric-Cakecraft-Safety-Seal-Barrier/dp/B01MYYC74C/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1485641793&sr=1-1&keywords=safety+seal&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=9f8ebb4c2a6fc499477581e636112f19&language=en_US
- Cousin Craft & Jewelry Making Tool Kit, 3-Piece Pliers: https://amzn.to/2OlgZgH
- Ruesious Marble Makeup Brush Set with Brush Holder Pot: https://amzn.to/2XSo0e4
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