After i cut the cakes into books, i put each cake onto its own cake board i just use cardboard. Apr, 2014 in todays tutorial, im going to show you how to make the most adorable fondant birdhouse cake toppers. How to cover your cake in fondant part 2 of a 4 part series. Maggie austins fondant frills was the first cake decorating class i had taken on craftsy or otherwise. While anyone can bake a delicious set of cupcakes, though, making these cupcakes look professional is a whole other story. Jan 10, 20 how to make fondant ruffles for cakes tutorial cake decorating, uncategorized thursday, january 10th, 20 this tutorial is dedicated to my cousin julianna, who often reads my blog, makes my recipes, and thrills me with her feedback. So, for anyone else who has ever been as intimidated as i was, fear no longer. Have this fondant on baking paper for top tiers, or directly onto your final cake.
How do i get the effect of the edges of the book cover being further out from the pages when using buttercream. Try this easy homemade rolled fondant recipe and best tips for decorating a beautiful cake. The beginners guide to cake decorating some people say that the first steps in cake decorating were taken in the xvii century, but there is a book considered to be the first written description of the modern pastry, le patissier royal. Suitable for all skills levels, fondant modeling for cake decorators is a practical reference to creating toogoodtoeat fondant models for cakes for all occasions. Story book cake tutorial is a heading here and maybe you would be able to learn it from here in some way. Be sure you have about 14 extra cardboard sticking out on the 2 ends of the cake and on one of the sides. Mar 10, 20 jessica thank you so much for your fabulous tutorial it looks amazing. I explained to her that its more aesthetically pleasing to be done in fondant, but she had her mind made up.
Birdhouse cake toppers a cake decorating blog tutorial my. Check out my new cake designing software called cakenote learn how to make a book cake in this full length free tutorial by serdar yener. My sisters baby shower has a book theme, and i want to make a cake that looks like a stack of books. The majority of the cake tutorials found on the cake directory have been created by the authors free of charge or for minimal cost, they have have done so to help others so please take the time to thank them for their generosity. It was so lovely to meet you in louisiana and find the person behind the beautiful cakes to be just as beautiful. I really loved this one and here is how they were made. Writing these tips for how to make fondant has me so excited to bake cakes. Sugar paste also known as fondant, rolled fondant, or ready to roll icing is one of the basic pastes used in. Ive finally decided its time to start making my own fondant. She really does not want the cake covered in fondant. Zoe is not saying that this is is the best way to make them as she has just kind of made it up herself after seeing a selection of different tutorials on youtube but this is how she make her roses. The idea of a topsy turvy cake is fun and intriguing. I put three in at a time, and then take a cranberry, and push it right into the cake.
Birdhouse cake toppers a cake decorating blog tutorial. A pearl border can really make your wedding cake or party cake look amazing. I was thinking 3 books, 3 different sizes, with the smallest on the top of course. Start in the middle of the cake top, move the fondant smoother outward and down the sides to smooth and shape the fondant to the cake. Apr 20, 20 ive been wanting to try my hand at a book cake for a while. Have you ever wondered how to make fondant for cakes. Today im finally sharing how to do fondant ruffles on a cake ive been promising this tutorial for months and have actually taken pictures of doing ruffles on two different cakes and even a video but more pressing things always hold me back. See how to use alternate ways to decorate every design and suggestions for the perfect occasions to serve them. It can be used as an alternative to gum paste because of its more pleasant taste. Once you have already made your cake, the next step is equally just as important. These are the perfect accent for your springtime cakes or if you are like me and love anything birdrelated, they are perfect all year round.
Jessica thank you so much for your fabulous tutorial it looks amazing. So, my question is, can it be done and still look good. December 1, 2014 fondant rainbow tutorial how to make a rainbow cake topper november 30, 2014 fondant wedding cakes wedding cakes pictures wedding cake photos. In todays tutorial, im going to show you how to make the most adorable fondant birdhouse cake toppers. Heres a little video tutorial showing you how i quickly made the fish, cattails and water lilies for the decoration of this open book cake. Use a sharp knife to trim excess fondant around the cake.
Well in this video i will show you how to make a book stack cake. After all, presentation is also an important facet in the art of cake making. I have some one that wants a book cake, but does not want fondant used as the cover. Use a sandwich tin pie pan which is 28 cm 11 inches or use 2 smaller pans, e. Aug 21, 2012 this tutorial will give you my main recipe for regular fondant, as well as all my tips for a successful first time working with the stuff. Now here is the final result of my very chocolate cake in marshmallow fondant. This class was truly inspiring because it not only teaches the secret to achieving maggies beautiful frill technique but also gives you insight into her design philosophy.
We have created many yummy baked goods ranging from nobake treats, perfect holiday recipes, vegan baking and much, much more. You may also use any sugar syrup, alcohol vodka works well, flavouringessence or sugar glue there are s of different types or recipes for sugar glue. The book describes essential techniques and materials, and it features recipes for all the essential elements of a fondant cake, such as cake layers, icings and fondant pastes. In this video i show you how to make quick and easy mini fondant books to decorate your cakes. Step 1 how to bake the cake chocolate cake, can be used for cakes with fondant. I have an order for an open book cake and this tutorial will make the world of difference. I did a search for what i could use in place of fondant tools and your terrific tutorial came up. I love how smooth it looks on cakes, plus its so much. She is the author of the new desserts book, sea salt sweet, and her previous baking book. Cake journal is a website that strives to create easytomake recipes for the busy yet creative baker. These teach the reader foundational decorating techniques, like making sugar flowers, while inspiring bakers with photography that is gorgeous enough to stand on its own.
Book cake without using fondant decorating by marniek updated 5. November 15, 2014 493 in this video i show you how to make a fancy frilly fondant edging to decorate your cakes. I would like to use fondant to make them look smooth, make each book a different color, write the book titles on the sides, and decorate the top book to look like the hungry little caterpillar. Fondant rose tutorial by zoepops cakes the cake directory. It gives the impression of a wonky cake, but is actually quite level. What i love about this holly cake, is the more you put on, the prettier it looks. It can be made and assembled before delivery without worrying about shifting. To celebrate the launch of the pdf tutorials i am also making a little giveaway. It is very simple to make that you can make fondant from scratch, and yet it is versatile and flexible enough to be used as cake embellishments and decorations as well. Cover with new garbage bag or saran wrap to keep soft so crust doesnt develop use a dry pastry brush to lightly brush excess powd sugar away. I found more great tips for how to use fondant here. How to make a pearl border from fondant or gum paste karen. Either way, there are a number of things you can brush the cake with to make the fondant adhere lightly beaten egg whites are commonly used when putting fondant on an uniced cake. How to make fondant easy recipe and cake decorating tips.
This straight edge will sit on the inside bottom book cover see photos that follow. Learn about topics such as how to make icing without icing sugar, how to make a piping bag, how to make cake icing, and more with our helpful stepbystep instructions with photos and videos. For me, the most important thing is the quality of ingredients you use and learning what fondant should feel like. Start off with this easy to follow tutorial by cristina penny the bee and add names and extras. You could use fondant, flower paste, mexican paste, sugar paste or gum paste. How to make an open book cake jessica harris cake design. Sugar teachers cake decorating and sugar art tutorials. I decided to create this little tutorial to help you all realize how simple fondant is to work with, and how fun it can be. See more ideas about cake decorating, cake decorating techniques and cake decorating tutorials.
Jan 4, 2015 how to make mini fondant books for cake decorating how to tutorial zoes fancy cakes youtube. How to make fondant ruffles for cakes tutorial naomicakes. Should i have added more sugar rolled fondant photo by ckelly976 270850. Many cake decorators buy rolled fondant readymade, and most brands taste bland and artificial. This recipe is courtesy of chef emma bengtsson of aquavit. I like to use fondant or gum paste for making pearl borders for my cakes. Please also let them know that you found their tutorial via the cake directory. How to make mini fondant books for cake decorating how to. Fondant elephant by cake fixation the cake directory.
How do i make a cake that looks like a stack of books. Learn to make a 3d stacked book cake with this free tutorial by pettinice ambassador karin klenner new zealand. Frosting icing and fondant how to articles from wikihow. Top rated fondant recipes aquavit princess cake with its layers of sponge cake and iconic, greencolored marzipan top, princess cake is a surefire way to impress your dinner party guests. Insert a pin on an angle into air bubbles, release air and smooth the area again. The truly extraordinary feature of the book is the gorgeous cake designs, which are organized by moodclassical, classical whimsy, modern, and modern whimsy. This tutorial shows the mixing of ingredients, baking of cakes, adding buttercream and jam, then sculpting and decorating, transforming a cake into the replica of a book. Fondant character modelling online cake decorating tutorials. Oct 18, 20 today im finally sharing how to do fondant ruffles on a cake ive been promising this tutorial for months and have actually taken pictures of doing ruffles on two different cakes and even a video but more pressing things always hold me back.
How to make mini fondant books for cake decorating how to tutorial zoes fancy cakes. Betty crocker anyone can proclaim herself a good baker, thereby confusing the line between actuall good bakers and those who rely on mrs. Book cake tutorial for those of you who love reading, this is the perfect cake. Frosting icing and fondant learn everything you want about frosting icing and fondant with the wikihow frosting icing and fondant category. It was really nice to understand about it in general. Apr 03, 2015 well in this video i will show you how to make a book stack cake. Aug 24, 2011 when your lovely books are all finished and have hardened slightly, and you are ready to decorate your cake, simply pick them up very carefully and stick them to the top of your cake using a blob of slightly cooled, melted chocolate a little bit of jam or buttercream also works well. Step by step tutorial for making a 3d book cake or stacked book. If you feel the books might slide, you can use 1 long dowel through all 3 cakes but you need to do this either 1 before you cover the top book or 2 you need to make a plan to cover the dowel mark on the top book with something. All you need to do, is telling me which of the existing tutorials you would love to see on pdf next. I love cake baking and ive been curious about using fondant.
It doesnt have to exactly touch the bottom of the cake. We make recipes that are easy to create but still have a wow factor that guests and kids cant get over. You could also use modelling paste, sugar paste, flower paste or gum paste. I use my book cake to create a harry potter themed cake, but with this basic cake decorating tutorial you can learn. Cookiecake decorating tutorials nebraska extension. Whats cooking america is a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to products which are identified on this web site with green text.
A few weeks ago we posted a video series about creating a cake from start to finish and you loved it. In this free tutorial, serdar will show you his simple method of creating a 3d book cake decorated with a bouquet of roses and an inscription. She has had a few people asking so she hope this helps. At this point, it is easier to set up each individual book on its own cake board and place it on top of baking paper to move it around the bench easier. Nov 05, 2011 the only cake that wont have dowels will be the cake that will be the top book. Making fancy lettering text for cake decorating how to.
How to make an adorable fondant pink elephant cake. Its the first book to feature fondant done the wilton wayusing our exciting cake designs, stepbystep instructions and convenient fondant products. How to make fondant from scratch learn cake decorating. The icing has gained a reputation for being all looks and no flavor, and it can be really expensive to boot. Nov 02, 2009 my sisters baby shower has a book theme, and i want to make a cake that looks like a stack of books. Jun 16, 2014 how to make mini fondant books for cake decorating how to tutorial zoes fancy cakes. Aug 16, 2015 on its own, it is used primarily to cover and finish cakes in one smooth icing.
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