The Cake Decorating Co. Booklet #Issue17

Issue #17

“Some only dream of cake. Others bake it happen”.

You will need...

The Sugar Paste™

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Colour Mill Peach VIEW PRODUCT>

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Saracino Modelling Paste

White & Black VIEW PRODUCT>

Magic Colours Neon VIEW PRODUCT>

Drippy Icing Cutter VIEW PRODUCT>

Happy Sprinkles VIEW PRODUCT>

Karen Davies Tropical

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Pastel Orange Masonite

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Bintcy Davis from Chikz Patisserie is a Solicitor by profession and always had a flare for baking and cake artistry. In 2018, she decided to embrace her passion and took it to the next level by qualifying as a Patissier. She has won numerous awards and also represented UK in an International cake competition and was placed first.

Start by colouring your white

Use white sugar paste and the drippy cutter to create the drippy icing shape.

peach fondant and attach the drippy icing on top using edible glue.

and create the summer fruits using the Karen Davies tropical fruit mould.

of the fruits with black strips and a few white tear drop shapes here and there.

happy sprinkles and outline them with black strips and also outline the cake board too.

Introducing Judit (@yoras.cakes)

Judit is a self-taught cake artist originally from Hungary, now living in Oxfordshire, UK. She started her baking journey in 2020 during lockdown. What she loves most in baking is decorating. What fascinates her is how fancy she can make cakes by adding sprinklessprinkles are her favourite!

What has been your favourite trend in cake decorating lately?

I am obsessed with colourful Lambeth cakes! I’ve been seeing so many beautiful cakes on Instagram lately.

How did you get into the world of cake decorating and treat making?

I used to watch a lot of cake decorating videos on YouTube, and during the pandemic, I thought I’d give it a go. My first cake turned out way better than expected and I received lots of positive feedback, and from there my journey began and I became obsessed with baking!

What are your ‘must-have’ cake decorating tools and products?

Turntable

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Colour Mill White

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Happy Sprinkles

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Angled Palette Knife

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Edible Glitter

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What are your top decorating tips?

Always let your cake chill long enough before decorating.

When covering a cake in buttercream, use a hot metal scraper for the final scraping.

When whipping your buttercream, always use your paddle attachment because using the whisk will incorporate too much air. At the end, use your rubber or silicone spatula and mix by hand, knocking out the air bubbles.

WHAT ARE BENTO CAKES?

Bento Cakes, or Lunchbox Cakes as they’re also known, have taken the cake world by storm! These petite cakes are perfect single-portion on-the-go cakes, or ideal for gifting.

Originally popularised in Korea, they are best known for their cute and modern designs. With endless design possibilities, they are a trendy alternative to cupcakes or cakesicles for any occasion!

DECORATING YOUR CAKE...

Bento cakes are famous for their minimalist designs, with most people opting for the popular choice of buttercream frosting with piped edges. Simple messages are also a popular choice, which you could either pipe onto your cake or use a stencil or stamp.

PAIR IT WITH SOME ADORABLE CANDLES...

how to make an easy cakesicle

In the last couple of years, cakesicles have become one of the most popular ways to get creative with your baking! When it comes to this cute treat, the options are endless. Sarah from @bake.works shows us how to make easy cakesicles.

perfect for

Party treats

Birthday presents Wedding favours

Ingredients

A pre-made cupcake –chocolate, vanilla, red velvet, the choice is yours!

Buttercream

White Chocolate Drops

A chocolate colouring of your choice

A cakesicle mould

A cakesicle stick

mini bio

sarah | @bake.works

Sarah is a London-based cake artist and content creator for popular cake decorating brands. She was born and raised in Germany and moved to the UK in 2016 where she discovered her passion for cake decorating. Sarah enjoys creating vibrant showstoppers and is known for her modern & intricate designs.

Instructions

1.

Melt the white chocolate and add a few drops of the colour of your choice. Sarah used the fantastic oil-based Colour Mill in Hot Pink with chocolate from Callebaut. Mix thoroughly to combine!

2.

3.

Add your melted chocolate to your cakesicle mould and distribute evenly.

Insert your cakesicle stick and put in the freezer for 10 minutes.

Time to decorate!

Simply drizzle your cakesicle with more of your melted chocolate and add your sprinkles of choice.

And once you’ve got the cakesicle making itself down, you can get even more adventurous with your decorating! Dust with edible glitter, create texture with edible paint or even add detail with a stencil.

Get inspired with

4. 5.

While you’re waiting, crumble up your pre-made cupcake and mix with the buttercream.

Once your chocolate has set, add your cupcake and buttercream mixture to the mould.

Cover with more chocolate and leave to set and once it is fully set, remove from the mould.

FunkyFlamingo Sprinkles

CosmicGalaxy Sprinkles

prinkles

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Presenting your cakesicles in style

If you’re making cakesicles as a gift, presentation is everything! And we’ve got you covered. Sarah used one of our pretty pastel cakesicle boxes to show off the finished product in style.

Pretty gloss finish

Clear window

Easy to assemble

7 colours available

CREAMS

Life is way too short for boring cakes, isn’t it? Add that creative touch to your treats with the baking products from FunCakes.

HI HONEY!

SUGAR PASTE COLOUR OF THE YEAR 2023: HONEY GOLD

HONEY GOLD 2023 GUS A R

E RAEY HONEY GOLD

We already see it in the fashion and interior design industries, the colour of the year. But not in cake decoration. Until now! FunCakes introduces Sugar Paste Colour of the Year! Every year, we will make our prediction of the colour of the coming year. For 2023 our Sugar Paste Colour of the Year is: Honey Gold!

ENCHANTED CREAM MIX

Light and fluffy snow white cream really perfect for filling and covering cakes or as a topping on cupcakes.

900G,

4KG,

INSTRUCTIONS

1 2 3

£5.00 @BAKE.WORKS

Easily create a perfect white white icing. Flavourless - add any flavouring you choose!

CAKE MIX

If you’re following a vegan diet and love baking then this mix is perfect for you! Simply add water and vegetable oil.

With this mix you can bake the perfect cupcakes. Nicely even and flat on top and deliciously moist inside.

A delicious, light alternative to buttercream.

FROM £4.50

2023 TOP TREND

When it comes to an occasion cake, nothing says celebrate like a pop of colour! This year we’re seeing neon hues, kaleidoscopic prints and vibrant decorations everywhere, and we are obsessed.

There are so many ways to utilise colour in your cake decorating. If you prefer a more understated fondant or buttercream, try finishing off with some colourful sprinkles or toppers. Alternatively, add detail with vivid piping. Or, for an ultra-modern look, go for a monochromatic theme, focusing entirely on one bold colour!

And finally, to really catch the eye, why not try an unexpected colour combo? Hot pink, orange and baby blue might just be our current fave...

GET INSPIRED

Our ambassadors and customers never fail to provide us with the ultimate cakey inspiration! Get inspired for spring and summer with these stunning creations.

@WYMONDHAMCAKEKITCHEN

Beautiful buttercream floral cupcakes

@FRANCESANDRAECAKEDESIGN

We love this bold pop of hot pink!

@LIANNEHEMPSALLCAKES

Sweet dreams; this cake is adorable!

@BUBBASBAKES

Beautiful layered cookies.

6. Original Artisan Gold Loose Edible Leaf Sheets. VIEW PRODUCT>

7. Adamapple Pink Dried Flower Cake Topper. VIEW PRODUCT>

8. Simply Making 5mm Hot Pink Round Matt Masonite Board. VIEW PRODUCT>

9. Sweet Stamp Mini Trendy Letter & Number Embossing Set. VIEW PRODUCT>

10. Couture White Sugarpaste VIEW PRODUCT>

11. The Sugar Paste™ White Sugarpaste (250G - 7KG).

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how to make mini donuts

This is a great base donut recipe and so easy to build off of and create new flavour profiles! I suggest using the Wilton donut pans for baking as always give a consistent bake and I think work better than silicone pans for donuts.

want to make this recipe vegan?

You can also easily make this vegan by substituting coconut oil for the butter, non-dairy milk for the regular milk, and a banana for the egg!

Ingredients donuts glaze

150g plain flour

60g sugar

1 tsp baking powder

Pinch salt

1 tbsp melted and cooled butter

1/3 cup milk

1 egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

150g icing sugar

50g whole milk

Tsp vanilla extract

mini bio jessica | @4cake_sake

Jessica discovered her passion for cake decorating almost a decade ago when she started making birthday cakes for her kids. That passion led to a new career as a cakey content creator. She has a love for bright colour and fun textures, and a talent for creating irresistible new flavour profiles. Born and raised in the USA, she and her family hopped on a plane and moved to the UK in 2018.

Instructions

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Whisk all of the dry ingredients for the donuts together.

Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add in all wet ingredients. Mix to combine until you can see no flour.

Put mixture into your piping bag and pipe into the Wilton donut pan.

Bake at 175 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Cool on wire rack.

while cooling, make your glaze

5. 6.

Mix all ingredients together until smooth. You may need to add more icing sugar or milk depending on thickness.

You an also add food colouring at this point if desired. Once donuts are cooled, dip into your glaze and top with desired decorations. Jessica chose dark chocolate glaze with white chocolate drizzle and crushed Oreos!

Maintain the freshness, moistness and overall quality of your cakey goods for longer! This is an absolute game-changer in the world of freshness enhancers.

“a real game changer!” @CHIKZPATISSERIE

USING THE BAKING ELIXIR YOU CAN ACHIEVE BETTER...

freshness extended shelf-life

Even distrIbution of ingredients & air bubbles

“A new staple in my life!”