Icing an open book cake

The side of the cake should be lightly coated with frosting. Id like to tell you to subscribe because i like creating videos but being a professional cake. Decorate a doll cake or a cake prepared in a specialty cake pan using star fillin method. Harry potter inspired book cake tutorial now before i go into the details of how that cake was done, i wanted to share with you one of my very first fondant covered cakes from 2009. A rolling pin, toothpicks, a cutting board, and a sharp knife. It can be a single closed book, a stack of closed books or an open book. Im not sure if the dents will appear in the actual cake but im hoping parchment paper will aid in hiding the dents. When this has boiled clear pour on the beaten white of the. My cake baking challenge for this weekend was to make a first communion cake for our friends sweet little girl.

By using fondant icing, you can create realistic pages of an open bible with scriptures written in edible ink. Cake icing eat cake cupcakes cupcake cakes beautiful cakes amazing cakes open book cakes bible cake cake tutorial hand carved book cake made for a young womans graduation of her masters. Hi my name is veena azmanov and i am the face behind veenas art of cakes and a homemade chef. However, tomorrow i will be posting a really quick and pretty much foolproof sponge cake recipe, so you can use this if you wish. Make a heart cake using borders, florets, string work, and writing. The sponge base of this icing cake is purely fresh, airy, soft, and super delicious.

Oct 21, 2019 if you want to fondant a cake, cover the cake with a thin layer of buttercream to seal in any crumbs. Choose one of these to spread between two cakes if making a cake with more than two eggs. In this video i am using pastry pride whip topping. See cakes page hand drawn artwork gallery for a few examples of custom cupcakes. Place the openbook cake pan on top of the fondant and trace around the pan, allowing an extra 14 inch of fondant beyond the edges of the pan. Mar 10, 20 ill post pictures of the final cake on another post. In fact, between a promotion at work, her best friends engagement, and her discovery of handsome photographer isaac matthews, that little cake has managed to turn annabelles world upside. A rather innocentlooking cake, too, but that cake would open the door to opportunity and disaster for sweettoothed, bargainsavvy annabelle pleasanton. An instructor thoroughly explains each step to create the perfect buttercream cake. It all seems to have worked out well, but i do have quite a lot of left over icing and i am wondering if there is anything i can do with it. Buttercream cream together 12 c caster sugar and 12 c butter optional vanilla extract.

How to make a bible cake with fondant icing our everyday life. Use at least two colors to make the design or pattern. I cut and pasted the tips into a word document and then organized them in a way they would make. A friend of mine is officially adopting three children that she and her partner have been a foster parents to for the last few years. She is having an adoption party and asked me to make a cake for her. Carve tiny amounts at a time as you can always take more away. Oct 12, 2010 my second fondant decoration was an open book. I really loved this one and here is how they were made. This open book is white with gold pages and is perfect for religious themed cakes. Harry potter inspired book cake tutorial savvy in the. Cupcakes that are served cold will seem more dense, firm, have. Piping nozzles are made of either metal or plastic. It is an overall great book for beginners and even for those of us with a little experience.

How to make a bible cake with fondant icing our everyday. Cake mix recipe 6 yields eight matching htss, eight matching railfence units and 2 plain squares. Cake icing cupcake cakes 3d cakes open book cakes bible cake make birthday cake balloon birthday cake shapes cake decorating techniques ive been wanting to try my hand at a book cake for a while now and i finally had the perfect opportunity to do it. Sep 2, 20 open bible this bible was hand carved from three 14 sheet cakes. I was disappointed with the look of the open book cake pan. Apr 22, 2012 my cake baking challenge for this weekend was to make a first communion cake for our friends sweet little girl. Cover the cake with a thin layer of buttercream using a palette knife. Find the 3 eyes on 1 end of the coconut and using a nail or. Place the cake in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the buttercream to harden, then roll out your fondant into a thin sheet on a flat surface dusted with powdered sugar. Apr 06, 2010 join together to make each side of the book.

Cake piping nozzles are cake decorating tools used in adding designs and decoration on iced caked they are referred to as so many things which some of which include. Use the icing spatula to spread the frosting into a thin layer over the top of the cake, spreading extra frosting down the sides of the cake. Im getting ready to make my first one in about 2 weeks for my brother in laws graduation. Not only were her cakes amazing but she had unique flavors, was an amazing artist, and totally captured the vision i had for my wedding cake. How to make an open book cake adding photos to a cake.

I had a great time and thought it turned out beautiful. The buttercream will help the fondant stick to the cake, so make sure to get the top and sides of the cake. Sep 01, 2016 harry potter inspired book cake tutorial now before i go into the details of how that cake was done, i wanted to share with you one of my very first fondant covered cakes from 2009. Once that is done, i cleaned all the crumbs on and around the cake. When it is used between layers of cake, it is called filling icing can be formed into shapes such as flowers and leaves using a. Mar 29, 2019 for example, if youre creating an ice cream cake that looks like a castle, you could add ice cream cones to the cake that look like turrets. First lets flashback to the last tutorial, because all of this still appliesi used wiltons fondant in white, and wiltons icing coloring to tint it. Try to get the surface as smooth as possible, as any bumps will show.

I used a product that makes it easier to remove cakes from tins and the booksponge turned out unscathed. This was my first year of baking, and i really wanted to challenge myself on halloween by making a harry potter hogwarts cake, for my kids, who at the time, were. Icing can be applied with a utensil such as a knife or spatula, or it can be applied by drizzling or dipping see glaze, or by rolling the icing out and draping it over the cake. Most normal buttercream frostings will crack or break once theyre frozen. You can cut the recipe in half if you dont need that much. Im not sure if the dents will appear in the actual cake but im hoping parchment paper will aid in. Definition of icing on the cake in the idioms dictionary. A baby, a cross, building blocks, a teddy bear and several little flowers, all made of fondant garnish the top of the cake.

Cut out the fondant and place it on a sheet of wax paper to dry. It makes a large cake in the shape of an open book. The only cake that wont have dowels will be the cake that will be the top 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. It is used to cover or decorate baked goods, such as cakes or cookies. Nov 05, 2011 the only cake that wont have dowels will be the cake that will be the top book. How to decorate a cake, book cake how to make a cake. I hope this helps you all when you want to make one. As she painstakingly puts icing on a cake in her shop, she repeatedly emphasizes the need for a baker of cakes to follow the directions, with no. The brief was a book and quill but i expanded on the idea to personalise it a little more by creating glasses similar to those owned by avril, a pink cockatoo coffee cup or tea cup style as it turned out to be.

Coconut cake with 7minute frosting recipe alton brown. The book also containes the tools you will need for the projects, as well as cutting guide information. After watching this tutorial you will be able to create your very own book cake for someones birthday. Trim back the sides of the fondant book cover, leaving about a 5mm overlap.

Pick out a frosting that complements a frozen cake. You can have any character jump off the page of a cake shaped like a book when you use this 3d aluminum pan. How to make an open book cake open book cakes, book. Harry potter inspired book cake tutorial savvy in the kitchen.

Ill post pictures of the final cake on another post. Adventist youth honors answer bookarts and craftscake. Its an open book, and the decoration was done entirely in butter icing. This lesson shows adding photos to a cake to create a different take on a photo cake, this one is an open book cake and includes a tip for how to avoid damaging the icing sheet when peeling away. Book your event click book now to reserve your event. Once the cake was baked and cooled, the first step is to carve the center of the open book. Sponge cake wikibooks, open books for an open world. While the cake is still in the pan, carefully slice off the raised center portion of the cake.

Prepare your favorite cake mix according to the recipe or cake mixs instructions. It was evenly cooked, evenly risen and took about twice as long to bake as 8inch diameter deep sponge would. Cake it is a do it yourself decorating studio for friends and family to gather and decorate a cake for any. This allows the cake to sit more level and helps prevent cracking. How to cover a cake with fondant icing bbc good food. Flip the smooth side to the top, then roll it out to fit the cake, using the string for guidance. Place your ganached cake with the cake board on top, remember to leave the straight edge under the cake slightly so you can tuck the cover to meet in later. Next, i sliced off the sides of the cake slanting outwards to denote the pages on an open book. We would suggest freezing the frosting in an airtight container for up to 3 months and defrosting it overnight in the fridge. Book cakes may sound like difficult to make but in reality they are fairly easy even though a bit of carving is required on the cake. You can buy this in most large supermarkets, including waitrose and tesco.

The eggfree open book cake is covered in white and is lined with pink fondant. This one is just about how to make a book cakean open book cake that is. Cake mix 7 and cake mix 11 112 and 3 finished, and 112 and 412 finished. Nigellas old fashioned chocolate cake from feast is a chocolate sponge cake that is filled and covered with a chocolate sour cream frosting. This is a post on decorating your cake, not making the actual cake. Im not sure if the delivery caused the dents but there are dents in awkward places i. When this has boiled clear pour on the beaten white of the egg, stirring constantly until cold. As the frosting is a ganachestyle frosting it should freeze without problems. Open book cake open book cakes, book cakes, open book. Humor and humanity are the icing on the cake the boston globe. How to make an open book cake jessica harris cake design. Cake mix 4 and cupcake mix 2 also have the option of making the htss in two sizes depending on the cutting line used.

This open book measures 4 x 3 and you get one per order. How to frost a smooth cake with buttercream frosting duration. Take one cup of sugar to the beaten white of one egg. I have scaled up the old fashioned chocolate cake to make a large cake and two smaller ones. Book a wedding cake consultationtasting brandy was by far my favorite baker that i interviewed and did a tasting with.

Instructions for making of book cake by cc cserwa regular member joined. Instructions for to decorate floral pages cake youll need. Creamy and fluffy, yet still perfect for pipingdecorating. A cake in the shape of an open bible is a thoughtful way to recognize a friend or loved ones faith on a special occasion. A whipped cream topping is the best choice it will stay nice and smooth after being used.

Southern coconut layer cake with divinity icing guest. I used a product that makes it easier to remove cakes from tins and the book sponge turned out unscathed. I did have a few lessons learned which ill share towards the end. The method of application largely depends on the type and texture of icing being used. With an electric mixer at mediumhigh speed, cream the butter and sugar until very light and smooth. Get tips for making creamy frosting that is sturdy enough to hold up as decorations on cakes and cupcakes, as well as smooth, pipeable icing for cookies or as glazes. Find recipes for cake frosting, cupcake frosting, cookie icing, fondant, and dessert glazes. Icing, or frosting, is a sweet, often creamy glaze made of sugar with a liquid, such as water or milk, that is often enriched with ingredients like butter, egg whites, cream cheese, or flavorings. Icing on the cake explores the life of a divorced, middle aged woman who owns a struggling bakery shop. The open book cake is the perfect combination of elegance and cake. Place the two rectangular cakes on the fondant with the cut sides facing each other, as if you are putting the cake back together, but leave a 6mm 14inch space between the cakes. Knead fondant icing for a couple of minutes to soften, or pop it in the microwave for 10 seconds. 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. Buttercream is a type of icing used as decoration to create color, dimension and fun designs.

Place your templates and begin using them to carve down the cake or to add frosting where you are a little low. Sift the flour, baking powder and salt onto a sheet of wax paper. Nov 22, 2011 hi my name is veena azmanov and i am the face behind veenas art of cakes and a homemade chef. The plus in buying the book is the recipes for various types of icing and the icing chart. Remove cake from oven and cool on cake rack for 10 minutes.

X research source an underthesea ice cream cake could be covered in swedish fish and other gummies with the whipped cream frosting dyed blue. Bake cake on middle rack of 350 o f oven for 3040 minutes or until cake tests done according to recipe directions. Put the sugar on to boil with two tablespoonfuls of water. Place the coconut onto a folded towel set down in a large bowl. I have an order for an open book cake and this tutorial will make the world of difference. Oct 29, 2015 a book cake is quite common for many types of events and everyone has their own way of doing it. She is a big reader, so we decided to do a storybook themed birthday party this past weekend it. Trim back the sides of the fondant book cover, leaving about a. Make a special occasion cake of your choice using two or more borders of different types, and a floral arrangement. I had to add a little frosting at the larger hump towards the center and a little at the edge before the pages mitered down. Some of the cake mixes make more than halftriangle squares cake mix 5 makes the segments for fourpatches and cake mix 12 makes segments with two squares.