Welcome to our Su mmer issue
The hopes of brighter weather always lift the spirits and encourage us to take on new challenges, so if you have never made a stacked cake then this could be the time to try. The possibilities are endless and not just for Weddings, you can even turn a single cake into something really special or as you will see, simply customise readymade cakes. So don’t be afraid it’s not as scary as you may think and you could be pleasantly surprised.
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Coating a cake with sugarpaste
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sugarpaste temperature at prior to use make it easy as this will to use Knead the paste until it can be moulded into a smooth round ball. Try not to dusting at this use any stage as it may upset the balance of the icing
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Using Icing Sugar for dusting begin to roll out the paste, turning regularly round shape to maintain and ensure a that the paste stick to the does not work surface
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Stacked cakes can include as many tiers as you like, incorpo rate a variety of shapes, be made from your favourite cake variety of different and coated in a icings including sugarpaste, , buttercream and royal icing. The important thing to remember is the support structure and that is where cake decorating Dowels come in.
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A delightful cake could easily adap that t to the colou r of your choice, so why not have fun and creat your own versio e n for that very speci al celeb ration or event.
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Spread a thin layer of soft buttercream jam evenly or over the top and sides of cake. This will the act as a glue and also fill and unevenn any holes ess in the cake surface
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Transfer the paste onto your cake using rolling pin as the a support, positioning centre of the to the cake
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Inevitably at this stage there will be folds or pleats in the sides and to remove gently ease these, the paste out at the bottom fold of the
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Using the side of the hand and with an upwards moveme nt secure the side of the paste to the cake
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Trim and remove the excess paste at the bottom of the cake cutting a little at
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Traditionally used for making Leaves and Sugar Flowers Fine Decorat , ions etc. The formulat ion of can also become a good Gum Paste therefore althoughquite complicated and possible to at home for make most purchase readyma people it is easier to de and simply fun of creating enjoy the the decorati ons A good Gum Paste is designed out very finely, to be rolled whilst at the to cut cleanly same time easy into to enable shaping, shape. Tough enough veining and of texture the addition but holding its shape perfectly until dry. It is also importa nt that the doesn’t dry paste to hard as a brittle paste become fragile will and break easily. Having said all of lot easier than that don’t be scared it’s a it sounds and around the success is just corner.
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To create the two tiers cut out an elliptical shape similar to a rugby ball using a plate or maybe cake card, a saucer as a guide.
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stacked cakes
t’s always wonderful when we can trace the inspiration behind a cake but this is not just any cake it is the whole concept of stacked cakes.
St Brides Church in Fleet Street, London was built by Sir Christopher Wren in 1671 – 1678 and the four tiered layered 226 foot spire was added in 1701. A local baker William Rich was so inspired by the design of the church that he modelled his daughter’s wedding cake on the spire. Other bakers soon followed suit and the Stacked Cake had arrived.
Photo credit: Molly Allana Ford
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Ever since then the spire has been known as the ‘wedding cake steeple’.
Stacking a Cake Stacked cakes can include as many tiers as you like, incorporate a variety of shapes, be made from your favourite cake and coated in a variety of different icings including, sugarpaste, buttercream and royal icing. The important thing to remember is the support structure and that is where cake decorating Dowels come in.
Things to Remember •
Be sure to spread the weight evenly and therefore it may be advisable to prepare a pattern.
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The number of dowels required may vary according to the cake shape and size.
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When creating a large cake and to give greater stability it may be advisable to increase the number of dowels for the lower tiers.
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The dowels and hollow pillars should be cut level with the top of the cake.
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Remember that all dowels and hollow pillars must be suitable for food contact
How to use Dowels and Hollow Pillars Place a simple pattern onto your cake after it has been coated and use a Scriber tool to mark each location. Push the dowel into the cake making sure that it goes right down to the cake board. Mark the dowel with a pencil/pen just level with the top of the cake. Remove the dowel and cut on the marked line. For wooden dowels use kitchen scissors and a serrated knife to cut plastic hollow pillars Replace the dowel into the cake.
Wooden Dowel Rods (30cm / 12”) These are the traditional dowels and have been used very successfully for many years. PME DR1008
Bamboo Dowel Rods (30cm / 12”) The main advantage is that they are made from sustainable bamboo. PME DR1007
Hollow Pillars (152mm / 6”) These are a lot wider than traditional dowel rods, providing greater support. White PME DR006 Easily Visible Blue PME DR007
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Hollow Pillars (317m / 12.5”) Ideal for taller and heavier cakes. White PME DR125 Easily Visible Blue PME DR126
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coating a cake with Sugarpaste C
oating a cake with sugarpaste may at first seem a little daunting but if you can roll out pastry then you are already halfway there. To begin with we have prepared a chart with an approximate guide as to quantities for different sized cakes. Remember that this is no more than a starting point and will also depend upon personal preferences etc
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To begin with ideally store the sugarpaste at room temperature prior to use as this will make it easy to use
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Spread a thin layer of soft buttercream or jam evenly over the top and sides of the cake. This will act as a glue and also fill any holes and unevenness in the cake surface
Knead the paste until it can be moulded into a smooth round ball. Try not to use any dusting at this stage as it may upset the balance of the icing
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Using Icing Sugar for dusting begin to roll out the paste, turning regularly to maintain a round shape and ensure that the paste does not stick to the work surface To ensure an even thickness, place spacers either side of the paste and roll until the rolling pin is touching and rolling along the spacers
The paste will need to be large enough to cover the cake completely plus a little extra which will help to achieve the best finish
Transfer the paste onto your cake using the rolling pin as a support, positioning to the centre of the cake Inevitably at this stage there will be folds or pleats in the sides and to remove these, gently ease the paste out at the bottom of the fold
Using the side of the hand and with an upwards movement secure the paste to the side of the cake Trim and remove the excess paste at the bottom of the cake cutting a little at
a time
Cake Size
Round Cake
Square Cake
15cm (6in)
500g
500g
18cm (7in)
500g
750g
20cm (8in)
750g
1kg
23cm (9in)
1kg
1.25kg
25cm (10in)
1.25kg
1.5kg
28cm (11in)
1.5kg
1.75kg
30cm (12in)
1.75kg
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The professional trick of the trade is to now use a smoother/ smoother polisher to create the best finish possible. Ideally using two smoothers, one to steady the cake in position whilst using the other to polish and remove any blemishes and finger marks from the top and side surfaces
For further information visit the Cakeit website and select classes, to watch a free step by step lesson www.cakeit.education Contact your local stockist or email stockist@knightsbridgepme.co.uk
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pretty in pink A delightful cake that could easily adapt to the colour of your choice, so why not have fun and create your own version for that very special celebration or event.
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Preparation
Cakes 152mm (6in), 203mm (8in) & 254mm (10in) Cake Boards 279mm (11in) & 330mm (13in) Coat, dowel and assemble the cakes onto the coated boards
Drapes
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Lily
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Centre - Using White Gum Paste begin by shaping a ball of paste into a long sausage shape approximately the same length as the Lily Petals
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Make 3 x cuts into the top of the lily centre before dusting/brushing with Powder Colour
Roll out the paste fairly finely and cut out Three of each sized petal, using the plunger to create the veining before ejecting
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Place the petals onto the Roller Pad and using a Ball Tool slide the tool along the edges of the paste to soften and shape the petals
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Colour the petals with Powder Colours, using the Raspberry Delight as the base colour and then highlighting the centre vein with Red Velvet followed by the Olive Green at the tips and ends of the petals. Complete the colouring by painting with Hot Pink to create the small dots
Using the White and Pink Gum Paste combined together roll out very finely using Cornflour for dusting
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Cut out an oval shape and weave the paste between Five wooden dowels
Carefully remove the dowels and pinch the paste at both ends to create the drape Attach the drapes around the cake securing in place with Gum Glue
We have used Six drapes for the Bottom Tier, Five for the Middle Tier & Four for the Top Tier
Assemble Top Decoration
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Mould a ball of paste and secure in place onto the top tier. Assemble the Lily by pushing the three wider petals into the paste and then adding the three narrow petals underneath.
2 Bows
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Fit the Bow Cutter into the Roller Pad and place the finely rolled out paste over the cutter
Add in the flower centre. The addition of stamens is an optional extra as these are non-edible
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To complete the top decoration, prepare additional drapes and wrap around the ball of paste
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Cut out the shapes by rolling the Rolling Pin firmly across the top
Remove the cut out pieces and attach the Ribbon Tails to the cake and loop the larger pieces to create a Bow Tie effect before securing in position
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Making the most of... Gum Paste
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o what is Gum Paste and what do we mean when we use the term Gum Paste.
Theoretically any icing that contains an edible gum could be considered a gum paste so it is easy to become confused or misunderstand the best paste to use. Gum Paste
Keep the paste covered when not in use and place back in the pouch and reseal as soon as possible.
Traditionally used for making Sugar Flowers, Leaves and Fine Decorations etc. The formulation of a good Gum Paste can also become quite complicated and therefore although possible to make at home for most people it is easier to purchase readymade and simply enjoy the fun of creating the decorations A good Gum Paste is designed to be rolled out very finely, whilst at the same time easy to cut cleanly into shape. Tough enough to enable shaping, veining and the addition of texture but holding its shape perfectly until dry. It is also important that the paste doesn’t dry to hard as a brittle paste will become fragile and break easily. Having said all of that don’t be scared it’s a lot easier than it sounds and success is just around the corner.
How to Use Use a small amount of paste at a time and it is always advisable to work and stretch the paste every time before use If the paste is sticky to handle try adding a very small quantity of Petal Base either directly into the paste or onto your hands. Cornflour or Icing Sugar will dry the paste so it is always best to try a lubricant like Petal Base as your first option.
For best results when colouring the paste use a good quality concentrated paste colour and add a little at a time. the simplest test to check the thickness, is to lay the paste over the name on the packet and you should still be able to read it.
Ready coloured Gum Paste is a great option, quick and easy, providing consistency of colour.
Blending Gum Paste & Sugarpaste Combining both pastes together can provide the best of both worlds. The elasticity and strength of the Gum Paste with the softer finish, slower drying and eating quality of the Sugarpaste.This kind of paste is often referred to as a Modelling Paste, 50/50 Mix or a Strengthened Paste and is ideal for use when making models, fabric effects and simple decorations etc. The exact ratio or quantity of each paste can vary depending upon personal preference and the techniques used, so if in doubt create a small quantity as a test sample. Simply take two small equal sized balls of paste one of each kind and blend together.
Roll out the paste either onto a smooth work surface or ideally a rolling out board. Remember that this is a tough paste so be prepared to press firmly. When making flowers and looking for a really fine finish,
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Paste Colour Set A set of eight concentrated paste colours ideal for all your cake decorating needs Old Gold/Ivory, Berry Red, Sunny Yellow, Midnight Black, Pea Green, Hot Pink, Misty Mauve & Ocean Blue
Bows
Visit our ‘Cakeit’ website www.cakeit.education to watch our free step by step video on how to colour sugarpaste PME PC1008 up to £16.00
Air Brush & Glaze Cleaner The perfect cleaner for all those sticky problems. Wonderful for removing glaze from work surfaces and keeping your airbrush in perfect condition. With a lovely Vanilla aroma and easy to use pump action spray this cleaner is also great for mixing with food colour when creating painted effects PME AB515 up to £5.25
Bows are very much a cake decoration classic and ideal for everything from Christening to Wedding Cakes. These simple to use cutters all but guarantee success. Visit our ‘Cakeit’ website www.cakeit.education to watch our free step by step video JEM 106M004 Small Bows set of 3 up to £7.25 JEM 106M005 Large Bows set of 3 up to £7.25
Love is in the Air – Fake It Wow you family and friends with this elegant stacked cake, ideal for all those romantic occasions. All you need is this ready to go Cake Decoration Kit to add to your own choice of ribbon and ready made cakes it couldn’t be any easier PME FCD004 up to £7.99 Retail prices shown are only a guide
Wisely Owl – Fake It Create your own ‘Wisely Owl’. Great fun for all of the family. All you need is this ready to go Cake Decoration Kit, two ready made Sponge or Madeira cakes of your choice and a little buttercream or jam to secure the sugar decorations in place. It couldn’t be any easier. PME FCD003 up to £9.99
Contact your local stockist or email stockist@knightsbridgepme.co.uk
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Quack, Quack, Quack
A quick and easy way to create a simple two tier cake using just one 20cm (8in) cake
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To create the two tiers cut out an elliptical shape similar to a rugby ball using a cake card, plate or maybe a saucer as a guide.
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one cake becomes two
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Coat both cakes with Blue Sugarpaste and stack the small cake on top of the larger one.
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Colour the Piping Gel blue and either pipe or spread on with a knife to create the ponds on both tiers.
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Ducks - Roll out a small quantity of Gum Paste just slightly larger than the duck and place onto the cutter.
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Roll across just the once with the rolling pin, pressing firmly.
Release using a scriber needle.
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The Green trim at the base of each cake is made from a long sausage of Sugarpaste and the best way to ensure an even shape is to use a smoother.
Additional colour detail can be added by inserting a small piece of coloured paste into the embossed detail prior to placing the main paste into the cutter.
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Attach the sausage of paste to the side of the cake using a little piping Gel as glue.
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Frog - You will need to mould the following shapes from Green Sugarpaste.
Body 1 x large Ball Eyes 2 x small Balls Legs 2 x Teardrop shapes
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Using the Shell Modelling Tool emboss firmly into the green sausage to create the grass effect.
Feet 2 x small Teardrop shapes Mouth 1 x Sausage shaped into a V shape We have also used the JEM readymade eyes.
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Plunger Blossoms – Roll out a small quantity of Gum Paste very finely. Place the plunger blossom onto the paste and cut out the shape. Do not eject the paste at this stage.
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Place the cutter onto the foam pad and press down the plunger to release and cup the blossom at the same time.
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Behind the scenes at W
hen telling an historical story there is only one place to start and that has to be at the beginning and in this case that means 1981 just outside of Durban in South Africa, where JEM Cutters was born.
Initially it was all about the plastic cutters and tools and as the company grew so did the need for larger premises and in 1983 in spite of sanctions the move was made to a small factory in Pinetown. A much needed improvement as by now they were also exporting to the UK. In the early 1990’s following many requests for high quality readymade Sugar Flowers a small space at the back of the factory was converted into a work room and with the help of a local well known cake decorator, Elsie Adkins, the future of JEM Edibles was underway. Elsie insisted on quality and nothing less would do, something that is now totally embedded into the JEM culture. Samples of flower sprays exhibited in London during 1992 were soon snapped up and it was an extremely proud day that the first order of 50 boxes were despatched to the UK. The hand crafted, readymade sugar
decorations were now really on their way but to meet the demands required new rolling machines and packaging. Not something you can easily buy of the shelf, especially in South Africa, so this is where the engineering skills of Director, Neil Maytham came to the fore and before long, thousands of Burgundy Roses were winging their way to the UK ready to adorn Supermarket Celebration Cakes. Meeting the demands of these major companies wasn’t easy and proved to be a huge learning curve, especially when the request for Natural Food Colours was introduced. With a shorter shelf life and a tendency to fade, using these new colours wasn’t without its problems but JEM’s ingenuity and innovation won through.
out shopping you see a supermarket cake decorated with a 3D sugar shoe then think JEM and the amazing skills of the staff in South Africa. The attention to detail and quality is still paramount and staff follow a training program with an incentive scheme designed to reward and encourage high standards but above all else the team at JEM have embraced these new opportunities with enthusiasm and dedication. Many of the staff have been with JEM for a long time. Dennis Duma was the first employee, joining the company in 1982. Little did he know that 33 years later he would still be working for JEM. As the company has grown so have their skills and to this day all of the sugar decorations are still individually handcrafted, whether they are bespoke for a major customer or in a small retail pack purchased from your local store.
The team has grown significantly and in recent years moved to much larger premises providing established production lines, creating bespoke handmade decorations for a wide range of customers. Many designs are developed with the Research and Development Team working alongside those from major bakeries preparing months in advance of the supermarket orders. If when
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W E if in doubt - fake it N R
eady meals, part baked bread and party food is very much a part of our daily lives and I’m sure that most of us will have succumbed at some point in time, so why should a celebration cake be any different. There are times when we all need a little helping hand and most shops sell either in store or on line pre baked and coated cakes just waiting to be decorated, so why not take the easy route and ‘Fake It’. Sometimes we simply don’t have the time or maybe we have the time but not the confidence, especially if it’s for a really special occasion. This is where the ‘Hand Crafted’ sugar decorations from JEM can really help out so let’s have fun and ‘Fake It’.
Wisely Owl
Create your own Wisely Owl using Two readymade Sponge or Madeira cakes (approximately 152mm (6in) wide by 102mm (4in) deep) of your choice and a little buttercream or jam to secure the premade sugar decorations in place. Eyes PME 143 Gold Rose Leaves PME 137G/M
Love is in the Air
Wow your family and friends with this elegant stacked cake, ideal for all those romantic occasions. All you need is Two ready coated cakes, your own choice of ribbon and the premade sugar decorations. Heart on Plastic Wire PME 123R
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Pearl Rose Leaves PME 138P/L Kit PME FCD003
Stars PME 127G/S
Kit PME FCD004
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Competition Fun
When you have a few minutes to relax why not try our ‘Spot the Difference’.
This contemporary styled cake embraces colour, texture and shapes. Can you find the 10 changes we have made to the picture? We hope that you have enjoyed this competition. The solutions can be found on the Cakeit Website www.cakeit.education
£325 s to e l p m a of s ay w a e v i g PME Sugarpaste
Sa mple Give Aways We have over £325 of samples to give away so why not enter, you don’t know until you try
5 bundles of Sugarpaste
New PME Electric Sugarcraft Roller
(total value £100)
2 to give away (total value £100)
Enough PME White Sugarpaste to coat a 3 Tier Stacked Cake along with a selection of 3 coloured pastes for the decoration (colours may vary)
Be one of the first to have fun with this new ‘Electric Sugarcraft Roller’
PME Anodised Aluminium Bakeware
5 bundles of Three different shapes and sized pans (total minimum value £125) High quality Bakeware at its best (shapes & sizes may vary)
To enter the competitions for the product sample give aways go to the Cakeit website www.cakeit.education or send a card to Cakeit, 23 Riverwalk Road, Enfield, EN3 7QN, giving your name, address, email, contact telephone number and stating the name of the samples you are applying for. The closing date for this issues give aways is the 22rd June 2015 14
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