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1. 32 Pieces Cake Decorating Supplies, Gyvazla Cake Decorating Tip Set with 20 Stainless Icing Tips, 5 Large Piping Nozzles, 1 Grass Nozzle, 1 Puffs Tip, 2 Couplers, 1 Brush, 2 Silicone Pastry Bags
Material: 304 high quality stainless steel. Made of Food Grade material, created using a seamless welding process.Gyvazla cake decoration tips come with small tips, larger tips, puffs tip, grass tip, different shapes and sizes, good for cake, cookies, puff and so on.Easy to Use and Clean: Just a lit...
2. Cofe-BY Russian Piping Tips Cake Decorating Kits 21-Pcs Set for Home Baking DIY Tool Rose Tulip Icing Piping Nozzles Tip (9 Russian Tips 10 Disposable Pastry Bags 2 Tri-Color Coupler) Christmas Gifts
- Russian tips cake decorating tools, which can create flowers like tuiple, 10 petal rose, 7 petal rose, wild rose, Scorpion Grass etc. instant, just a litte pressure on the pastry bag. Easy for a beignner baker to make that
- The icing piping tips made of high quality stainless steel, it adopts a single piece welding process, easy to use and keep clean
- Best Christmas Gifts! Size of the Russian tips, Upper Dia : 0.9'' ,Bottom Dia : 1.4'', Height : 1.65''
- Using the tri-color coupler, can make multi-colored flower & icing for special day, just like Birthday Party, Wedding, House Warming Party and Anniversary
- Packaging including piping bags and tips and Couplers. Easy to wash and handle, easy to be get a professional cakedecor
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3. Wilton Master Decorating Tip Set, 55-Piece decorating tips, Cake Decorating Supplies
Cake decorating tip set contains an assortment of round, star, petal and leaf tips as well as specialty tipsThe Decorator Smart Tip Organizer allows you to grab any tip you need quicklyMaterial: Plastic and metalBoth flower nails are 1.25 inches (3.2 centimeter)Tips, flower nails and couplers are to...
4. Big Flower Nails 2Pcs/set, KOOTIPS 7.5cm/ 3inch Stainless Steel Cake Flower Decorating Tool, Flower Nails Baking Tools
Material: high-quality stainless steel, not easy to rust, durable.Specification: No.1 Flower decorating Nail ; Diameter 7.5cm, height 6.8cm (approx); 2pcs decorating nails in kraft box packing.A tool for cake flower decorating for party, wedding, used as a decorative bottom bracket, easily molding.E...
5. Wilton 417-1199 Flower Lifter for Decoration
Angled DesignDetachable Blade5.25 in longIdeal for any cake decoratingEasy to use
6. COSMOS Set of 4 Dough Scraper Bowl Scraper Multi-Purpose Plastic Bowl Cake Dough Scrapers with Straight and Curved Edges for Pizza Dough Bread Cake Fondant
Set of 4 cake scrapers and cutters; Different nautre and edges for various purposeStraight and curved edges for scraping work surfaces, bowls2 pieces in HARD nature with straight edges + 2 pieces in SOFT nature with curved edgesMaterial: Plastic - PP & PEEach pack with 2 sets in Light Green color
7. Chef Craft 20808 Flexible Dough Scraper, Plastic
Constructed of durable nylon. Approximate dimensions: 3-3/4" x 5-5/8"One side curved and the other flat to encompass all surfacesThin edge for easy scrapingTop rack dishwasher safeGreat for homemade bread makers
9. Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World: 75 Dairy-Free Recipes for Cupcakes that Rule
10. Masterclass Professional Icing Set
Comes with 8 Icing Nozzles and 13 Cookie TemplatesNozzles and templates dishwasher safe.Handwash all other items.
11. Fat Daddio's Anodized Aluminum Round Cake Pan Celebration Set, Set of 3, Silver, 1-Box Mix
FITS ONE BOX of cake mix. The 3-piece tiered celebration set includes a 3 x 2, 5 x 2 and 7 x 2 inch cake pan. Set fits in 10-quart air fryers.ANODIZED ALUMINUM - It’s the ideal baking surface. Our ‘Safe-Seal’ anodizing process creates a safer, stronger baking pan. A durable, non-reactive finis...
12. Milky Way Sprinkles Mix | Galaxy | Space | Pink and Purple | Black and Silver | New Year's Sprinkles, 4OZ
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13. Silicone Lace, KOOTIPS 15.1 x 11.2 inches Vines & Scrolls Cake Decorating Mold, Decorating Tools, Embossing Cake Fondant Mold, Cupcake Mat for Cake Decorating (Lace mat (D))
Creates large beautiful sugar lace and can be used with
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15. Transon Artist Round Watercolor Paint Brush Synthetic Sable Set 9pcs for Acrylic, Gouache, Oil, Tempera, Enamel and Face Painting
Artist Round Paint Brush Set - Suitable for different media: gouache, acrylics, watercolor, oil, tempera. These art brushes are great for artist, professionals, adults and kids.Professional - Synthetic sable brushes are made from high-grade filaments. They are extremely pliable with excellent elasti...
16. 100 Pieces 8 1/2" Long X 1/2" Extra-Wide Assorted Bright Color Jumbo Smoothie Straws Drinking Straws for Boba Bubble Tea,Milkshakes Slushies Party Straws,Healthy Drinks Disposable
Individually wrapped 100 Pieces 8 1/2 inches Fat long and 1/2 inches (12mm) disposable Colorful drinking straws large wide diameter,Thick and Extra Wide perfect large enjoying suitable for thick smoothies,milkshakes,boba,slushies or Bubble Tea,thicker drinks,Straws made by Harileminy.Large opening f...
17. Cupcake Courier G0214B Cupcake Carrier- White Translucent,
Transports 36 cupcakes or muffins all in one easy, great looking containerRemove trays for items such as layered cakesSturdy top handle and simple snap systemFashionable design with translucent colors, perfect for events, parties and storageAdd cookie sheet to transform each tier to flat surface to ...
18. 4-Pack, Cake Scraper, Cream Scraper Accessory, Decorating Tool, White/Purple
✪ 4 pieces, all kinds of shapes play freely. Suitable for straightening creams.✪ Material: food grade plastic, comfortable to holdThe enamel is smoother and ensures a smooth finish on the surface and edges of the cake.✪ size is suitable for standard cake sizes and easy to distribute glazes.✪...
I use an American buttercream:
4 sticks (1 lb) unsalted butter
8 cups (2 lbs) powdered sugar
3 tbs of heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp kosher salt
I live in Phoenix, and have a difficult time with my buttercream melting, so I use cold butter that I cut up.
Using the paddle attachment on a stand mixer, cream the butter in the mixer, scrape the sides, and repeat a couple times.
Sift the powdered sugar and then put it all in the mixer with the butter.
Run the mixer on low until it’s combined. Mine is very thick and pretty clumpy at this point. It doesn't look like it could be frosting.
Add the liquids and salt, and then whip it on medium high for about three minutes.
This colors great using gel. If you were only using one color for the full batch, you can add it now and blend it in with the mixer. If not, you can divide the frosting up into bowls and blend by hand.
This will make a very stiff buttercream which is great for succulents! If you wanted to make a thinner frosting for basic coverage, you can add more cream 1 tbs at a time until you get the desired consistency. (I just used 6 tbls in a batch and could have even done more, but it all depends on your needs and climate.)
I really like using kosher salt because it gives that savory surprise to the frosting. (I'm not a fan of super sweet/cavity-inducing frosting.) This has a good balance and kinda tastes like ice cream!
This recipe is for a vanilla buttercream. If you want to chocolate buttercream, you can replace a cup of powdered sugar with a cup of cocoa powder. Sift the cocoa first and add it with the powder.
From there, the flavors are endless!!! You can add peppermint extract instead of vanilla to the vanilla or chocolate buttercream. Or orange juice and lemon instead of the cream and vanilla.
As for piping supplies, I use:
Wilton 55 piece master tip set (I mainly used petal and leaf tips, but it all depends on what kind of succulents you are making. You do not need this full set and can buy a few of the basic tips! I noticed from some tutorials that this set didn't have all the tips for succulents, but it worked well for me. This set also comes with 2 of the standard size flower nails.)
3 inch flower nail (I liked the standard one, but really enjoyed the size of this to make the bigger succulents, but ended up using it for all sizes.)
Parchment paper (this was a blessing! It's too hot to pipe directly on the nail... Or I just don't have the skills yet. Just cut the parchment into squares a little bigger then your intended succulent and attach it to the nail with a little buttercream. Pipe your succulent on the parchment paper, then place the finished succulent and parchment on a cookie sheet, and freeze until you are ready to decorate.)
Flower lifter (really helped for placement)
As for piping pointers, just try to work fast and keep your buttercream covered so it doesn't crust over before you use it. It's best to work in smaller batches because you can get melt (at least I had to.) There are a ton of wonderful and helpful online tutorials that will show what tips make what succulent/flower.
Most importantly, number 1, don't forget... Have fun!! I completely failed way too many batches before a few reddit angels led me to the perfect buttercream recipe. After that, all you need is a little bit of practice and you'll do an amazing job!
Best of luck and I'm here if you (or anyone else) need anything or wanna share successes and failures!
This is probably WAY to much information, but I am really excited about it! And am already ready for my next cake and challenge!
And... You of course can do this for cakes and cupcakes, but I also did terrariums with the leftover succulents and cake scraps! I have already written a novel, but I can share additional pictures and information for the terrariums, if you're interested.
=)
Sorry for long reply in advanced. If the turn table is off it shouldn't make that much of a difference. More than likely when I decorate the cake, or the board is not exactly center, it shouldn't affect it too much and it wouldn't affect it in this way.
I can't find a direct link for the scraper I swear by because the brand name has worn off, it is almost 10 years old, and I got it from the first bakery I worked at. It is red and I think had a white swirly font on the middle of it.
Typically when looking at scrapers my best advice is one that is about 5" tall, silicon (but not too flexible, you want it to be able to have about a 20 degree bend in it), not a sharp/thin edge straight edge (not as sharp as a dough cutter, but a smooth edge, but flat and sturdy), has almost 90 degree angles on 2 corners (this helps if needing to scrape the board and not get build up at the bottom), and one that had a width of about 3"-4" to make it easier to hold (Measurements of 5" x 3.5" x .1")
These links look similar, but I have not tried any of these ones This edge may be a little sharp, but great shape & flexibility. Corners not right angles but good shape and size I would go with trying to green one and use the one with the curve back, not the trapezoid one. I don't ever use a metal scraper.
Also, a few other tips, when you chill in between layer make sure that your first layer is very thin. It is ok to still see the cake, that is encouraged for the first ice. The point of the dirty ice is to get it even and when you apply your second coat it does not scrape the cake off, only the icing.
Next, you can use a piping bag to get the icing the same thickness across the cake, rather than just slathering with buttercream. This what I did when I first started decorating, as it made it easier for me to get a hang of how thick the icing should be and made it even.
Lastly, when you are scraping the order I do is:
Hope this helps! Tag me if you make any other cakes soon or PM me if you ever have any specific questions!
Your ombre inside is perfection!
For vegan cake and frosting recipes, Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romero's Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World is outstanding. For decorating (and understanding cakes), Rose Levy Beranbaum's The Cake Bible. Your library might have copies.
For decorations, I would first just start googling "cake decoration", and look for videos that show technique. If you have no decorating experience, start practicing now. Cake decoration does require some basic equipment, like piping tips, offset spatula, etc, depending on how you want to decorate it. Creating complex designs will require more specialized equipment to work with fondant, pastillage, etc., and those things take lots of practice. You can purchase some pastillage decorations like sugar flowers (food-safe but inedible) from local baking supply shops or online.
You can practice piping by making "practice frosting" (basically Oreo filling):
Put shortening in the bowl of the mixer, then alternate beating in wet and dry ingredients on low, then increase to medium and beat until smooth. Use it to work on techniques on wax paper-covered plates. You can re-use it; just scrape it into a Ziploc when you're done and stick it in a cool cabinet, and it will keep for ages. Re-beat it if you need to smooth it out. If it's too loose, stick it in the fridge; if it's too stiff, warm it gently with a heating pad. You can make piping bags out of waxed paper or freezer bags, and a basic tip set is inexpensive.
If you're really going for a vegan-themed cake (wasn't sure if that's what you were requesting), I would definitely make marzipan fruits and vegetables. Marzipan is delicious to eat and it can be forgiving to work with.
Hi Amy, thanks a lot this is really helpful info! I have picked up a lot of what you said. I was hoping I could get something like this, my main worry was buying something that would end up not actually being any good.
If I may pick your brains further, would something like this be useful or am I better off sticking to traditional piping bags? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Master-Deluxe-Stainless-Biscuit-Pieces/dp/B00018GJ06/ref=pd_cp_kh_0
You are very welcome!
As for youtube channels, I don't have any favorite ones, because my type of work is a little bit different and I'm starting my own youtube channel where I'll show the process of my work. But if you put any related to your needs keywords in youtube search field (ex: cupcakes decorating for beginners; cupcakes decorating techniques etc), you'll see the most popular videos and I would start from there.
A set of tips I bought for my work:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0725PKW6Y/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XQ12VSX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
But you can find a better set with more nozzles and useful decorating tools on Amazon. You can also check this channel:
Useful channel with lots of tutorials
Thank you!
I bought the fat Daddio celebration set: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L9CQV2O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_PkdYCb6K3CV00
What I really like about the set is that it only needs half the batter of my usual cake baking, or the same amount as one dozen cupcakes. 😊
Thanks :) Yes of course! It was Sprinklepop brand, I got them on amazon because I was in a crunch, but they’re perfect. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FS936T5?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Sorry for the late response! Personally, I found it alright...this was the specific lace mold that I used. I think depending on the thickness of your mat, it'll be easier/harder to get it out.
It took mine ~50 minutes in the oven to dry out (rather than 10-15), and around 24 hours to dry in the open (rather than overnight). I think it was because I had added too much water to the mix at the very end, so I think it's pretty fickle to moisture content. I just had to keep checking periodically if it was ready to peel out yet, so it was time consuming for me as well on my first (and only thusfar) try.
If you haven't yet, try the lace recipe that I used. I think it's fairly forgiving. I still have the lace ~two weeks later, just stored in tupperware, and while a bit brittle, I think laying a wet towel or something to rehydrate it will bring it back right to where it was.
I've experienced similar pains as well from piping all day. I think it was just a big shock to my hands from straining all day. So I found these "therapy balls" that help strengthen your hand muscles and help promote blood flow which helps a lot. heres a link:https://www.amazon.com/Gaiam-Restore-Hand-Therapy-Exercise/dp/B00525X8KW
I also would ice my hands a bit with a little massage after work to be able to rest up for the next day.
> Should I insert dowels in the lower cake
Yes, or you could also use boba tea straws
> use a cake board to separate the bottom two layers from the upper 5?
Yes.
> two cakes should hopefully be enough for 10 kids and possibly parents?
Possibly. Try cutting it small. Make sure you have other things besides cake (ice cream, cupcakes, etc.)
Amazon 😊 finally splurged! Cupcake Courier G0214B Cupcake Carrier- White Translucent, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B7877DC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_yBvIDb475GD8X
Use a buttercream scraper...something like this:
4-Pack, Cake Scraper, Cream Scraper Accessory, Decorating Tool, White/Purple https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WZD573C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_OtnIDb6421ZJ6
Although in my opinion, a metal scraper works best. I haven’t worked with a plastic one yet.
I used the matcha blueberry recipe from this book, and I copied the decorating from Preppy Kitchen! He designs such gorgeous cakes!
[this rolling pin](Silicone Bakeware Non-Stick Fondant Sugarcraft Dough Rolling Pin Cake Decoration, Plastic, White, Large, 20-Inch https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00V4ZD62Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_b8mqxbCSWCXQZ) is ideal. The mat is to stop the fondant sticking to the work surface and to help you lift the rolled fondant onto the cake!