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50th Anniversary Cake Design
Some dear friends recently celebrated their 50th anniversary and asked if I could make the cake. This cake is a vanilla butter cake with lemon curd filling and Italian Meringue buttercream. I had to make the sugar paste roses and leaves 2 weeks early to ensure enough dry time and prevent any last minute rushing. The leaf and branch design on the sides of the tiers were done with a stencil.
Prior to stenciling the design, I placed the tiers in the freezer for 20 minutes to get the buttercream very firm. This allowed me to place the stencil on the cake without damaging the smooth finish. Then I took a spatula and spread the buttercream over the stencil and lifted the stencil straight off the cake. It is a fun technique that gives the cake a “raised” stencil design and if the cake is firm from the freezer it is easy to scrape off the stencil design if it gets smudged.
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If I buy prepared fondant (roll type) how much should I buy to make a Barbie Doll cake skirt – one that looks wavy, not flat.
I plan for double the amount of fondant that I would use to cover the cake. So if you have an 8-inch cake that uses 24 ounces to cover the cake, I would get at least 48 ounces of fondant to make waves or pleats. If you want a lot of waves or pleats, it will take more.
What did you make the beautiful Roses with? What are the sizes of the roses? Just exquisite!
Hi Linda, the roses as well as the leaves are made from gumpaste. The gumpaste was colored when I made the flowers however they had a very flat look to them so I used powdered food coloring to brush on more color and give them some depth. The roses are about 1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter.
What stencil or mold did you use for the florals, and where did you get it? Also have the recipes for the cake? Thank you linda
Linda, the stencil I used was actually bought at Home Depot a couple of years ago. I bought it in the interior decorating/paint department. I believe it was meant for stenciling walls with house paint however I have never used it for that. I will work on posting the recipe for this cake very soon, I get a lot of requests for it.
You are truly THE most spectacular cake decorator ever! What truly gorgeous special cake for a truly special occasion. I have sent a couple of people to your site because of your cakes.
Thank you so much Carol, that is overwhelming to hear.
My in-laws celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary last week and I’m shamed by your cake. I didn’t make one! Too much going on with all the family but I should have tried. Maybe they’ll last until next year. I’ll cross my fingers.
Your cake is gorgeous and I’m not going to forget that stencil idea!
Thanks Maureen and congratulations to the anniversary couple! 67 years is amazing!!
I love the flowers!
Thanks Cora 🙂