This was my first stacked book cake and i really love how it came together. I tried to make the sometimes painful experience of going back to school just a little more fun by making a stack of textbooks out of cake. Blitz the flour and salt in a food processor and add the water. The bottom book had all hand painted details on the spine.
I didnt make it exactly the same as the last one, i had to change the design up just a bit but a few elements definitely needed to stay. Sunday sweets for book lovers cake wrecks for my birthday maelees opening chapter is about to begin. It would take the wedding of prince leopold in 1882 before guests could enjoy an entirely cake wedding cake, and another 20 years before the tiers were separated by columns usually disguised. How to make diy stacked book cake tutorial diy tag. Stacked book cake howto cake decorating tutorials, cookie decorating, cupcakes. To do this, i placed one hand flat against the top of the cake and inverted the pan in my hands. A stack cake is a unique regional variation that replaces a wedding cake, which can be prohibitively expensive in the economically deprived area of appalachia, united states. Step by step tutorial for making a 3d book cake or stacked book cake. One of my friends at our local confederation college asked me to make the grads a cake. For smaller layers6 inches or lessyou can stack 2 cakes on 1 board. You can convert a boxedmix cake into pound cake or you can go from scratch. Jul 19, 2009 flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world.
A square with one side trimmed off for a true rectangle. Cut the two 8 cakes in half and cut the 6 cake into 4 layers. Position the second group of samesize stacked layers onto the first group. This is a tutorial for making a stack of books out of cake.
My sisters baby shower has a book theme, and i want to make a cake that looks like a stack of books. Depending on the size of your cake, however, you may want to use a large flat pan instead of your hand. Personalize the cake with shapes like graduation scroll, books or even graduation cakes. Now, virtually every rendition of this bestloved dessert is presented in one tempting volumemore than 150 cakes for every occasion. This does not affect the cakes taste, it even makes the cake taste more moist. Nov 02, 2009 my sisters baby shower has a book theme, and i want to make a cake that looks like a stack of books. Buy the cake book book online at low prices in india the. Years ago, i drove 412 hours to a cake contest, holding my entry on my lap the whole way. Leave me a comment on what you would like to see done for this cake i used a 9 by 15 inch cake the edible image is from edible art on. While researching, i saw video after video of people slowly, patiently removing the dome top of their cakes while rotating the cake on a spinning cake stand. How to use wood dowels in stacked cakes sample the book which has a new title and cover cake delivery made easy explore part 1 cake dowels video tutorial. I have made one just like this before for another teacher retiring. By using my ultimate chocolate cake recipe, italian meringue buttercream and fondant that i decorated with fun food pens and letters cut out of gumpaste. How to cake it yolanda gampp shows how to make a stack of books inspired by asap science out of chocolate cake.
The cake layers are baked on top of the round cake pans, not inside. Prop up the corners with foil or viva for a while so they wont droop. To my surprise, this cake is not that hard to make. May 12, 2006 from simple cakes for everyday gettogethers to layered creations befitting special occasions, the cake book will help you bake the perfect cake every time. Take a marshmallow half and spread a thin layer of icing coordinated with the frosting color of the cake block youre decorating. You cannot go wrong when books are stacked to make something taller in a vignette. How to make a huge graduation textbook sheet cake and graduation hat topper. Yes, i do read them but they seem to find their way into vignettes, bookshelves and other places to act as those all important risers. You can also sign the name of the person, graduation date and even the name of the university to memorize the great day. Individually crafted cakes, unique designs, mouthwatering flavors, and wow factors will make your dessert a topic of conversation and focal point at any gathering. Stacked strives to make all events, parties, classes and occasions absolutely unforgettable with their edible art. Make sure you have all the right cake supplies to set your dessert up for sweet success.
I made her and her fiance, now husband, this engagement cake. 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. Repeat stacking additional cake layers on cake boards, stacking no more than 2 layers 6 in. Layer your favorite ice cream between the fluffy rounds of cake, then stack. Jan 06, 2016 one thought on stacked book teachers retirement cake best sex positions g spot orgasm crossed lovers says. The focal point of any event, our stacked cakes can match any theme. Our stacked cakes are delicious and designed to order. I put the book cover frosting on quite thick but not so thick it didnt keep its form and then to make the pages, i used a serated tip and filled in the empty space. Frozen cake is really easy to buttercream and stack.
From cakes to cookies, weve compiled a cake library filled with our very favorite book cakes. How to make a sturdy stacked cake a few weeks ago i made this lovely 4 tiered cake for a wedding, but the location of the wedding was a two hour drive away. Amazing cakes that looks like real things compilation. Not only had i never done a stack of books cake, i also had a groom who. Sep 23, 2010 stack of books cake a video tutorial september 23, 2010 by melissa d. Tap with a hammer to help it pass through the cake cardboard. Celebrate any occasion with one of our best cake recipes. Ill post pictures of the final cake on another post. Stack of books cake a video tutorial my cake school. Well in this video i will show you how to make a book stack cake. These cakes can just be made with the basic birdseed mix or you can branch out and add in some safflower seed, thistle seed, black oiler sunflower seeds, or fruits or nuts to bring in more types of birds as the stacker is intended to be used. Playful party cakes is sharon wees 2nd hit book giving loads of lessons, tips and tricks. Make a slight indentation with the end of your spatula running down the left side of the cake so it would give it a grooved look like a binding on a book. The theme was learning is forever which i included on the spine of one of the books and their logo was on the top tier.
Measure the cake then from side to side also adding about 14 of an inch. Graduation cake book cakes, graduation cakes, book cake. Wood cake dowels video part 2 stacked cake assembly wicked. Using a decorating bag filled with icing and fitted with tip 12, pipe a line of icing just inside the outer edge of the layer. Pricing varies based on length of class, topics covered and more. How to color fondant at home cake decorating tutorials.
Once the cake is placed, it cannot be recollected even with the use of silk touch. Apr 26, 2014 pound cake do not overbake it or it becomes dry is excellent for this. The stepbystep guide from itvs beautiful baking expert juliet sear juliet sear 4. I cant say enough about the deliciousness and simple beauty of this historic cake, which has its roots in nineteenthcentury appalachia. Nov 22, 2010 this was a cake i created for a conference at the hershey lodge this weekend. I would like to use fondant to make them look smooth, make each book a different color, write the book titles on the sides, and decorate the top book to look like the hungry little caterpillar. The batter needs to be spread to an even height, without peaks or valleys, and each band of frosting needs to be uniform in depth. Bake your own from scratch or get a head start with our cake mix. Learn to make a stacked book cake with this free tutorial by pettinice.
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Jan 20, 2020 tap with a hammer to help it pass through the cake cardboard. Dried fruit is soaked and spiced to make the filling. Leave me a comment on what you would like to see done for this cake i used a 9 by 15 inch cake the edible image is. That may seem far, but ive delivered many cakes much farther than that. This is a tall, lopsided oldfashioned family favorite. The couple had some fun titles and loved the idea of a stack of three books for their wedding. Search, watch, and cook every single tasty recipe and video ever all in one place. After that i rolled out a piece of fondant a little larger than the top of the book plus add the height of the spin of the book. Read the step by step instructions from domestic sugar in the following link. Making a stacked cake is a great way to create a sophisticated and special centerpiece for any gathering.
Register new account log in if you wish to renew an existing subscription. Before putting the cake layers onto the board, lightly place the next cake board on top of the previous cake layer to make an outline. We love how everyone interprets a book cake slightly differently some people like to show of their books neatly stacked up, and some like to leave the book open to reveal their favorite scenes and pages. Aug 24, 2011 when your lovely books are all finished and have hardened slightly, and you are ready to decorate your cake, simply pick them up very carefully and stick them to the top of your cake using a blob of slightly cooled, melted chocolate a little bit of jam or buttercream also works well. Think wowworthy tiered cakes, rich chocolate confections, and nostalgic favorites. Halloween pumpkin shaped cake, chocolate heart shape cake, blueberry yoghurt cake, etc. Join our site to have access to this and many more videos and recipes. Mini stacked ice cream birthday cakes the speckled palate. Dani, the graduate, thought it would be funny to have a for dummies book included on the cake. How to stack a cake the spruce eats make your best meal. I was thinking 3 books, 3 different sizes, with the smallest on the top of course. Place on cake board glued down with a smear of icing. One bite and youll see why this velvety beauty was named the best chocolate cake recipe won first prize.
I shared this stack of law books grooms cake on facebook right after i finished it, but i never got a chance to write a blog post about it and since i shared the wedding cake yesterday from the same wedding as this grooms cake, i wanted to go ahead and get this posted too i was very intimidated by this cake. Hi everyone, i really hope you liked this cake because i do. Friends and family each bring a layer for the cake, and the brides family spreads apple preserves, dried apples, or apple butter between each layer. Mar 03, 2016 evenness is the key to a properly stacked layer cake. Here are some cool ideas to incorporate to whip up a stunning graduation cake. Chocolate sponge cake serves as the base for these frozen treats and is cut into rounds once out of the oven. Cake recipes betty knows a homemade cake is the best way to make any occasion extraspecial. Show off your favorite photos and videos to the world, securely and privately show content to your friends and family, or blog the photos and videos you take with a cameraphone. Karin klenner owns sweet little treat located in hamilton, new zealand. I didnt realize that the domed top many cakes bake with would be an issue for these cakes until i had to actually stack them on top of each other. How to pipe buttercream borders tutorial buttercream piping techniques.
Work into a ball, cover with cling film and chill for 1 hour. Expertlevel farmer villagers can sell cake for a single emerald each. Using a cake leveller, carefully trim both 8 the top off each cake layer of cake to make even and flat layers. Simple steps to creating beautiful cupcakes, biscuits, birthday cakes and more. Freeze until firm, then serve to the birthday guests. Mar 19, 2020 remove the cake blocks from the refrigerator. Tips, tricks, and recipes for more than 40 irresistible mini treats. Oct 09, 2001 chocolate cake is americas favorite dessert, from fudgy brownies to milehigh layer cakes. 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. This one is just about how to make a book cake an open book cake that is. The conference was on education curriculum so stacked books seemed like the perfect design. Once normally only found at weddings, you now see stacked cakes at birthday parties, graduation celebrations, and many other special occasions.
Jan 09, 20 i shared this stack of law books grooms cake on facebook right after i finished it, but i never got a chance to write a blog post about it and since i shared the wedding cake yesterday from the same wedding as this grooms cake, i wanted to go ahead and get this posted too. In those days, it served as a sort of potluck wedding cake. Diy birdseed cakes for birdola stackers the make your. To assemble, place one cake layer on a serving plate. My cake that is biggest on the bottom and then the next 2 are identical in size. Nov 05, 2011 the only cake that wont have dowels will be the cake that will be the top book. Whats the best type of cake recipe to use for a stacking cake. So if your cake is 11x15x2 then your fondant should be about 12 x 15. How to stack cake layers vanilla buttermilk cake brownie.
The book cover frosting protuded just enough so that when i used the serated tip to make the page effect which i did thin and held the tip very close to the cake, it. I did have a few lessons learned which ill share towards the end. Get one of our stacked star cake recipe and prepare delicious and healthy treat for your family or friends. Old fashioned stack cake with six spicy cake layers more like a gingerbread cookie and homemade apple butter this cake is sure to be your families new favorite fall cake this cake comes with a little history. Apr 03, 2015 well in this video i will show you how to make a book stack cake.
This cake was decorated with a cutout rolled modeling chocolate peacock pattern. For the pages you need to measure the height of the gap and then roll out a strip of white fondant long enough to go around the book just make sure its pretty thin or youll lose a lot of your 14 edge of your book cut the strip to height and length and with a knife or leaf veiner make the lines for the pages make sure to do this before you put it on the cake its much easier. It was made for one of my favorite customers to celebrate her graduation from her occupational therapy program at columbia university. This childrens bookthemed cake was created for a baby shower. The 10 best cake recipes according to our readers taste.
I hope this helps you all when you want to make one. Learn to create a stack of books cake in this my cake school cake decorating video tutorial. How do i make a cake that looks like a stack of books. It has a lot more body than regular boxedmix cakes. Create unforgettable sweet memories with stackeds custom cakes and classes. To fill the cake, add a dab of chocolate ganache onto an 8 cake board or serving plate. Jun 12, 2012 stacked cakes have become popular for almost every occasion. After you bake and cool the cake on a cooling rack, wrap it tight in saran wrap. Stack them biggest on the bottom to smallest on top.
Adding filling between layers holds the layers together, giving your cake flavor as well as height. Cake is a food block that can be eaten by the player. Popular cake decorating books meet your next favorite book. I was horrified to do such a large cake, but somehow managed to pull it off. Stacked book teachers retirement cake lil miss cakes. This will create a dam that will prevent the filling from seeping out.