The Cake Decorating Co. Booklet #Issue20

Issue #20

“I decorate cakes… what’s your superpower?”

Featured cake by @aimeefordltd

how to make a summer wafer flower cake

- WITH AIMEE FORD -

equipment

•Large Rolling Pin

•Scalpel/Sharp knife

•Cake Lace Alexandra Mat

•Knife/Palette Knife

•Scraper/Smoother

•Large Fluffy Brush

•Smaller Brush

•22 Gauge Hamilworth

White Florist Wire

•Natural sponge

•Standard kitchen sponge cut into a smaller piece.

Ingredients

•White Couture Sugarpaste

•Squires Kitchen Professional Royal Icing Mix

•Fractal dust colours –

•Kitty Nose Pink, Rose, Tuscan Limestone, Adriatic Blue

•Sugarflair Rejuvenator Spirit

•Cake Lace – Premixed White Pearlised

•Wafer Paper 0.3 Grade

•Vodka

Amoré Du Plessis Photography

Instructions

Cover your cakes with Couture sugarpaste and use a sharp knife or scalpel to ensure you get nice clean edges. Apply the royal icing to your cake using a knife or palette knife. If you prefer to build layers then use a smoother to smooth back then add a further layer. Allow a couple of hours for the royal icing to dry out.

Create your wafer paper flowers by making a small loop in wire then, using a small piece of offcut wafer paper, dampen the wafer paper using a small sponge dipped in vodka sweep it over the wafer paper and feed through the loop and around to form a bud. 1.

Mix your royal icing according to the instructions. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Spread a layer of the cake lace mix across the mat and smooth off any excess. The cake lace needs to retain it’s flexibility so either dry in an oven on the lowest setting or leave to dry for a few hours at warm room temperature.

Using the coloured dusts and rejuvenator spirit, create an edible paint. If you want more of a watercolour then use less dust, if you want more depth of colour and a thicker paint then use more. Using a big fluffy brush, liberally paint the cake all over in a camouflage effect.

Using a natural sea sponge, really dampen the sponge with either rejuvenator fluid for a short working time or vodka for a longer working time, and blend over the lines between the colours to create a softer effect.

Using a craft paper punch, cut out flower shapes. Condition the petals using a sponge lightly dampened with vodka again, feed them through the wire and attach and shape whilst still flexible. Keep adding layers until you have created a flower you are happy with. 9.

To add the cake lace to the cake, use a small amount of remaining royal icing as a glue. Allow to dry then paint over the top to blend it in. It doesn’t need to be perfect though as this will be covered by your wafer flowers which you can then add in any design you like.

What are your top cake decorating tips?

Preparation is key! I write lists every week, which helps me juggle work and family life.

As for the physical element, I think its great to have tried and tested recipes that you can rely on as well as the confidence to try new things when necessary.

What’s been your favourite cake trend recently?

I love pressed flowers! I find you can incorporate different colour palettes and seasons to create such a unique cake every time. I’ve got lots of these booked in the diary this summer and I can’t wait to see them come to life.

What products could you

Ooh there’s quite a few! My

•5" Palette Pointed Knife

MOLLY ROBBINS HAS PARTNERED WITH US AS AN AMBASSADOR FOR FUNCAKES AND THE CAKE DECORATING COMPANY!

Following a trip to Amsterdam to explore the incredible warehouse and offices FunCakes operates from, Molly said:

"I am so excited to have the opportunity to work with both of these amazing brands! I have so many ideas for collaborations with The Cake Decorating Company, and can't wait to get started.”

makers and beginners alike!

So why not get creative and switch out your regular modelling paste for this marzipan in your next baking project? The possibilities are endless!

Discover more from FunCakes!

Life is way too short for boring cakes, isn’t it? Add that creative touch to your treats with the baking products from FunCakes. From bright colours and exciting flavours, to extra sparkle and trendy toppings, there's so much to choose from!

METALLIC FOOD PAINT 30ML

Top off your bakes with some metallic glam using this range of edible metallic food paints by FunCakes. These are 100% edible and can be used to create designs on your sugarpaste, flower paste, marzipan, royal icing and more.

WHITE MODELLING PASTE 250G

FunCakes modelling paste lets you create figures and toppers for your cakes, adding a personal touch to your designs. Once kneaded, FunCakes modelling paste is super smooth, stretchy and dries hard.

ENCHANTED CREAM MIX

A light and fluffy snow white cream, perfect for filling and covering cakes or as a topping on cupcakes.

Easily create a perfect white white icing.

Flavourless - add any flavouring you choose! A delicious, light alternative to buttercream.

INSTRUCTIONS

Put the mix, water and milk in a bowl.

Place a whisk on your mixer.

1 2 3

VEGAN 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.

Mix at high speed for 3 minutes.

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

A wedding cake is one of the most special cakes anyone will have in their entire life - so it has to be perfect. But the definition of perfect looks different to all of us! From florals to bows, bold colour palettes to classic white, matt finishes to metallics and shimmers, we've got you covered whatever the vibe this summer.

Purple Cupcakes Romance Sprinkles

Add an elegant and sophisticated finish to your cakes using this stunning sprinkle mix.

Ingenious Edibles Icing Whitener

Give

Nurtured in Norfolk Edible Flowers

These stunning dried flowers give your cakes a beautifully natural look. Great for making your cake stand out from the crowd and leaves your guests in awe.

If there's ever a time of year to get playful with your baking, it's summer! We've got a kaleidoscopic collection of products just waiting to spark your creativity. And to help get you started, here are a few of our favourite bakes from our talented cake pro friends...

@yoras.cakes @yoras.cakes

@yoras.cakes

Nurtured in Norfolk

Dried Fruit Slices

A citrusy burst for your bakes

From cupcakes to cake pops, whatever you're baking, there's a product to put a seasonal spin on it! Grab bold colours to create the perfect palette, like @yoras.cakes! Or follow in @milaisbaking's footsteps with a dash of glam gold lustre! Dried fruit slices are a simple but effective way to decorate, and easy to use candy moulds make themed chocolate creation a (summer) breeze!

Wilton Pineapple,

Colour Mill Gold Glitz Blend

Dried Palms & Sets

Enhance your cake’s aesthetics with our handcrafted Dried Palms and Dried Palm Flower Sets.

Dried Flowers

Get ready to impress and create unforgettable cake designs with our exceptional Dried Flowers...

Cake Toppers

Whether you’re a professional or hobby baker, these toppers are perfect for adding that special touch to your cake.

MERMAID CAKE

- by bake.works -

From iconic Disney designs to under the sea themed parties, a mermaid stencil is always going to come in handy!

Here's how Sarah used hers to create this mermazing tail shaped cake...

YOU WILL NEED

FunCakes

Pearls Large 70g

Simply Making

Acrylic Mermaid Tail Cake

Stencil Plate

Wilton

Decorating Tip No.6B

Colour Mill

Colouring - Rose & Purple

Simply Making

Baby Blue Round Matt Masonite Board

LAMBETH CAKE -

by bake.works -

A Lambeth cake will never go out of style. And the beauty is, you can make it a unique design every time! Here, Sarah used a variety of piping tips and colours to create this stunning summer edition. It's all about layering - by changing up the nozzles you use you'll achieve an eye catching finish on every cake.

WORLD LEADER IN BAKING & DECORATING SUPPLIES

Wilton is your secret ingredient and trusted guide in the kitchen; always ready to help you shine with tips, tricks and solutions that enable you to be your most creative self.

Wilton is a powerhouse brand in the baking industry. Quality and innovation are their driving forces, and their range of baking essentials can be found across the globe.

CADDIES

Wilton Ultimate Tool Caddy -Aqua-

Wilton Ultimate Decorating Set 263pc

PIPING EQUIPMENT

Create beautiful patterns, daring designs and creative decorations with Wilton Piping Tips.

BAKEWARE

Whatever cake pan you need, Wilton has you covered with baking pans that are durable, even-heating & built to hold their shape throughout years of use!

BAKING

TOOLS

Take your cakes and bakes from a hobby to a professional standard with the complete collection of Wilton baking supplies.

@yoras.cakes

baking cases for every occassion.

FOOD

COLOURING

Add a pop of color to your baking projects with the Wilton range of food colourings.

Always a good quality make of colouring, very vivid.

GET INSPIRED

From showcasing classic designs to exploring exciting new trends, the #CakeDecFamous hashtag is our favourite place! Keep on sharing these beautiful, bold creations with us – they always leave us feeling inspired.

@KAUR_BAKERS Fun & cute Spiderman celebration cake!