Tulips & Silver Leaf Vase Cake
Level - Intermediate
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1h 9m
Shawna baked (1) 6" half sphere cake layer, (1) 6" round in a 2" deep pan, and (1) 6" round in a 3" deep pan for this project
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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)
RECIPES
- Chocolate Ganache (and how to adjust the ratio for white chocolate ganache too!)
- Modeling Chocolate
SUPPLIES
- Wilton 3D Sports Ball Cake Pan, 4-Piece Set, 6-inch: https://www.amazon.com/Wilton-Baseball-Planetary-Spheres-4-Piece/dp/B0000VZ3YM/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=15M8RRTSJ6CRO&keywords=wilton+sports+ball+cake+pan&qid=1567102747&s=gateway&sprefix=wilton+sports+ball,aps,155&sr=8-3&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=9c1f18e5f7b51288b7d9c39d8c57e62a&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
- 18 Gauge Floral Wire: https://www.amazon.com/18-Gauge-Oasis%C2%AE-Floral-Wire/dp/B00JG43WRE/ref=as_li_ss_tl?&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=6193b7d816aa030e9170201c9b864a6c&language=en_US
- Heavy Duty Cable Wire Cutter Electrical Tool: https://www.amazon.com/Heavy-Cutter-Electrical-ICR-010-Copper/dp/B00P6K1B0W/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=cable+cutters&qid=1569449472&sprefix=cable+cu,aps,180&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=10863132698c33594a5eb7816e4e75e2&language=en_US
- Ateco 9pc Plain Oval Cutter Set: https://www.amazon.com/Ateco-5254-Cutters-Graduated-Stainless/dp/B000KESPT4/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=3FY6OTVWEAQP6&keywords=ateco+oval+cutters&qid=1566930226&s=home-garden&sprefix=ateco+oval+cu,garden,153&sr=1-3&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=241c1f137257c6885a953da79cff6702&language=en_US
- Wilton 409-2530 2-Piece Flower Impression Mold, Green: https://www.amazon.com/Wilton-409-2530-2-Piece-Flower-Impression/dp/B00TM6VVT2/ref=as_li_ss_tl?psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=5a186799ab251c12299c91a7a366763e&language=en_US
- Fondant Shaping Foam: https://www.amazon.com/Wilton-1907-9704-Fondant-Shaping-Foam/dp/B000FRXNTI/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=1S5L0GCH9JJZK&keywords=wilton+foam+pad&qid=1566677513&s=gateway&sprefix=wilton+foam+pad,aps,156&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=fb776c7b060a78c98b7579808f2211f9&language=en_US
- Merckens Coating Melting Wafers, Dark Chocolate, 5 lbs: https://www.amazon.com/Merckens-Coating-Melting-Wafers-Chocolate/dp/B01LYYHSFJ/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=Merckens+candy+coating&qid=1570495349&sr=8-5&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=0fc0550c48b7432c7acd81d9a6ae4a55&language=en_US
- Bakerpan Silicone Muffin Pan, Cupcake Tray, 6 Cups (Purple): https://www.amazon.com/Bakerpan-Silicone-Muffin-Cupcake-Holders/dp/B00K05HVWA/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1493752746&sr=1-14&keywords=silicone+muffin+pan&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=767ea6a373c40034dd0fc3c8076253c9&language=en_US
- 3 Pack PTFE Teflon Sheet for Heat Press Transfer, Non Stick, 16x20": https://www.amazon.com/Teflon-Sheet-Transfer-Reusable-Resistant/dp/B07H55M1ZR/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1548795698&sr=1-6&keywords=reusable+baking+foil&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=6dc9caedd1abcc77fb118bfe358b7646&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
- Cakeheads Bench Scraper: contact [email protected] to inquire (see cakeheads.com contact page, prior to closure)
- 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
- Carma Massa Ticcino Rolling Fondant, Tropical, 7 Kg / 15.4 Lbs: https://www.amazon.com/Carma-Massa-Ticcino-Rolling-Tropical/dp/B00C90538S/ref=as_li_ss_tl?&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=29d0efb0084a78a87b1df8413e7dbe6f&language=en_US
- Edible Genuine Silver Transfer Leaf, Pack of 25: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KMQBR40/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=86cd8e7aa11171ec67ce2ad67e8687eb&language=en_US
- Sweet Sticks Edible Art Decorative Cake Paint 0.5 Oz, 8 Primary Colors: https://www.amazon.com/Sweet-Sticks-Edible-Decorative-Milliliters/dp/B07V1PJ1C7/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=edible+art+paint+pastel+pink&qid=1569446425&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=71424c8ebb9613e178eddabbbe24d3d4&language=en_US
- AmeriColor Food Coloring .75 Oz Soft Gel Paste, 50 Pack: https://www.amazon.com/Food-Coloring-AmeriColor-Nifty-Fifty/dp/B01IDV85ZY/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=gel+colors&qid=1566924889&sr=1-33&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=b72a6f3970bf76198039ed750ab583bb&language=en_US
- Squeeze Bottles, Make'n Mold Microwavable, Plastic, 4 oz (2 Pack): https://www.amazon.com/Squeeze-Bottles-Maken-Microwavable-Plastic/dp/B074CNVPRP/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=making+mold+squeeze&qid=1569857012&s=home-garden&sr=1-3&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=13801536efcc022f3a850000a091837d&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
- PME Plunger Cutters, Flower Blossom, 4-Pack: https://www.amazon.com/PME-Plunger-Cutters-Flower-Blossom/dp/B005JX78JY/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=mini+flower+plunger&qid=1569448759&sr=8-36&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=545f4b405a92b80c514f24bb0fe861ca&language=en_US
- 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
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