Level - Intermediate
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Tapered Cake Tier Wrap
Click HERE to access the google sheet that goes with Thomas’s video. If you have it open you can follow along with the video and enter your numbers into the formula.
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LINKSGoogle sheet that goes with Thomas's video: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GgUTGAC0M7sdA6PY-5sZkKPLnevifm7COa...
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bucket of wings & tool belt
Below is a link to a short tutorial showing you how to create the correct shaped flat cutout to accurately wrap around a tapered tier like the bucket on top of this cake. The bucket can't be covered in fondant by draping it over the top since you want to have a lip around the top edge.
How To Wra... -
Live! Stained Glass Rose Cake with Raewyn Read
Check out Raewyn Read of Raewyn Read Cake Design. You can follow Raewyn on Instagram, HERE!
Some notes:Rae ran her fondant through the #4 setting on a pasta machine
She used graphite paper attached to the back of her rose photo so the design would transfer to the fondant when she traced over t... -
Buttercream Number 50 Cake
Candy Melts:
I melted them on 70% at 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until they were almost fully melted…and then stirred until fully melted.
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LINKS & SUPPLIESRelated tutorial: smooth buttercream finish, Viva Method tutorial (no separate video available)
RECIPES
- SUPER Easy Mer... -
strawberry doll cake
Video on how to create this fun strawberry princess cake.
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LINKS & SUPPLIESRelated tutorial: Modeling Chocolate video tutorial and live session recording (no separate video available)
RECIPES
- SUPER Easy Meringue Buttercream (Vanilla or Chocolate!)
- Modeling ChocolateSUPPLIES
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Dolly topper
Video on how to make and support this large, dolly cake topper!
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LINKS & SUPPLIESRelated tutorial: Modeling Chocolate video tutorial and live session recording (no separate video available)
RECIPES
- Rice Krispie Treats (RKT)
- Non-Crusting American Buttercream
- Modeling ChocolateSUPPLI...
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Ugg Boot Cake
Boot Sole Template: https://cakeheads.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/boot-sole.pdf
Photos of boot online from different angles: http://www.ugg.com/women-boots-classic-boots/bailey-bow-tall-ii/1016434.html#start=8&cgid=women-boots---
LINKS & SUPPLIESRelated tutorial: Modeling Chocolate video t...
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Smoky Cauldron Cake
Attention!! UPDATE: Do NOT store dry ice in the freezer or refrigerator as in extreme cases, the release of carbon dioxide in airtight containers may cause it to explode.
It also can destroy your thermostat as the fridge/freezer was not made for such extreme temperatures!To store dry ice:
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Live! Mr. Baker's Cakes Sculpts His Pug Dog Topper/Cake!
Rob Baker-Gall of Mr. Baker's Cakes joins us live to show us how he creates his signature pug dog cake/topper!
Check out the rest of his gorgeous work on his Facebook business page, HERE!
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Live! Dimensional Royal Icing With Marta Torres of The Cookie Lab
You can check out the rest of Marta’s gorgeous work on her Facebook page, HERE.
And you can check out her website, HERE.
You can find Marta on Instagram under @thecookielab_by_marta_torres
Notes:put your cookie into a food dehydrator for a couple of minutes at around 45 degrees celcius/113 degr...
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Live! Using the Camera Lucida App
In this recorded live session, I explain how to use the Camera Lucida app (for Apple phones), showing some tricks that make tracing images and fonts onto cake so much easier.
A similar app for Android phones is called Artist's Eye.
The site I mentioned that I use to create a jpeg photo with tex...
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Live! Shiny, Mirror Glaze Cakes with Kara Andretta
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Candy Car Cake Tutorial-HD
Full length, voiced over video that walks you through how to make the entire cake (minus Vanellope).
- Vanellope is made 100% of modeling chocolate.
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LINKS & SUPPLIESRelated tutoria...
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Realistic Apple Video
Video on how to make this edible apple topper! (With some tips on how to make the chalkboard too.)
Some tips on how the chalkboard was made: To write the words with a "chalk" look, I just broke a super white candy melt in half and wrote with it on black fondant (mixed with tylose). It wasn't QUI...
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Making Lisbon tiles for cake with Michelle of Bel Fiore Cakes
Check out more of Michelle's cakes on her website, belfiorecakes.com
and keep up to date with her new cake creations on her Facebook page and Instagram page @bel_fiore_cakes---
LINKS & SUPPLIESMichelle's website: http://www.belfiorecakes.com/
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Bunny Holding Flowers Cake; With A Fuzzy Finish
In my cake:
The bunny's body was about 8" tall
The bunny's head portion (half sphere) was about 2.5" tall
for a total height of about 10"-11"I used (@3) 6" round cake tins (in 3" deep pans) to bake the body cake layers and a 6" Wilton Sports Ball half sphere pan to bake the head cake layer.
L...
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Hand-Painted Teacup & Saucer Toppers
Full length tutorial showing how to make and hand-paint an edible teacup and saucer.
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LINKS & SUPPLIESSUPPLIES
- Satin Ice Gumpaste: https://www.amazon.com/Satin-Ice-White-Pounds-Decorative/dp/B000FJPKWO/ref=as_li_ss_tl?th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=6946005572cf110aadc87e1a98b996a8... -
Bubble Bath Cake
Google Doc link to the actual size inspiration photo Shawna printed and used...
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X3LekU-lDvbC6agN-okfLlHchVt3J_YNFGOiLb7cYdE/edit?usp=sharing
I used two, 8" cake layers-torted and filled to a 5" tall tier
Link to the Relaxing Girl Topper tutorial page, HERE....
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EASIER bean paste recipe
This recipe still takes some time to make but is not hard at all and there is NO tedious removing of skins! Also includes piping an open rose. See the bean paste flower piping printable recipe in the recipe tab to view the notes!
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LINKS & SUPPLIESRECIPES
- EASIER Bean Paste Flower Piping Re... -
Heart Wreath Tutorial
SUPPLIES
- Armature Wire 1/8In x 20Ft Coil: https://amzn.to/2XMZHfB
- Gejoy Floral Tape, 10 Rolls, 5 Colors, 0.5 Inch x 30 Yards: https://www.amazon.com/Gejoy-Adhesives-Bouquet-Florist-Flowers/dp/B07D9ZSMYT/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=floral+tape&qid=1571235110&refinements=p_85:2470955011&rnid=24709... -
Buttercream Glaze; Piping Detailed Flowers
Ingredients
450 gramsUnsalted Butter(cold! 50-55 degrees F)
100 gramsConfectioners Sugar
100 gramsWhole Milk(2% milk should work fine as well (at room temp or slightly warmer))
65 gramsClear Corn Syrup(glucose syrup is ideal but light corn syrup can be substituted)
InstructionsCut cold butter i...
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Wood Table Board
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 ChocolateSUPPLIES
- The Pampered Chef Garlic Press #2575: https://amzn.to/3bucI6s
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Making Quick & Easy Edible Glasses
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 ChocolateSUPPLIES
- The Pampered Chef Garlic Press #2575: https://amzn.to/3bucI6s
- Design... -
Making a Birdcage & Distressed Box cake, Getting Sharp Edges on Square Cakes!
Complete Tutorial on how to make this vintage birdcage and distressed box cake. Also, sharp buttercream edges on square cakes.
NOTE!! If you want to get a better, beautiful finish on your square/rectangle tier in buttercream, after fondant, chill your cake in the freezer. Then take it out and us...