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How to Decorate a Wedding Cake
How to Decorate a Wedding Cake with Rose Petals
Knowing how to decorate a wedding cake is an art that few have
mastered. Those who consider themselves great bakers may
underestimate the amount of work that goes into decorating a wedding
cake. Sure, it looks simple. Many television programs document the
basic steps, and they make it look like child’s play.
However, decorating even the simplest cake takes time and practice.
Wedding cakes are generally picture perfect. Therefore amateur cake
decorators should not take on this task. Most couples hire
professional cake decorators. They know all the tricks and
techniques on how to decorate a wedding cake.
Couples who are planning simple, inexpensive weddings may choose not
to have a professional cake decorator. True, anyone that is an
experienced baker can make a simple wedding cake. Knowing how to
bake does not indicate that they know how to decorate.
Engaged couples who are on a tight budget, or simply want an
inexpensive wedding may choose to have a family or friend make and
design the wedding cake. Fortunately, there are books and tools
designed to help less experience cake decorators. These guides offer
step-by-step instructions on how to decorate a wide variety of
simple cakes.
Those less experienced with decorating a wedding cake should stick
to a simple design. This is not the time to get adventurous. A
simple cake consists of two or three tiers, which are perfect for
smaller ceremonies. Couples should inform the cake decorator of the
type of icing or frosting they would like on the cake.
Popular cake toppings include butter cream, fondant, and royal
icing. Icing is generally homemade and requires simple ingredients
such as egg whites and sugar. The cake decorator ideally should
practice making the icing, and applying the icing to sample cakes
weeks prior to the wedding. Do not wait until the last minute.
Decorating a wedding cake can be tricky.
Equipment needed for decorating a wedding cake include a turntable,
a straight edge (icing scraper), a palette knife, pipe, and a bowl
of icing. It is important to remember that each cake layer requires
a separate turntable. Thus a three tier cakes uses three turntables.
To begin, place the first cake layer onto the turntable. A palette
knife should be used to put a large scoop of icing onto the cake.
Spread the icing evenly over the top. Try and avoid icing spilling
over the edges. Turn the cake as you spread.
Once the top is covered with icing, use the straight edge to smooth
the surface. This is done by holding the edger at the ends with both
hands and sliding it gently across the top of the cake. If
unsatisfied with the results, start over.
The palette knife should be used to remove icing from the edge of
the cake. Allow the top to dry completely for a couple of hours
before applying icing to the sides. The steps for applying icing to
the side of the cake are the same. Simply repeat the steps.
Always remember to remove rough edges with the straight edge and
smooth the surface. Once the entire cake is iced, allow it to dry
overnight, and then repeat the process. Two coats are essential;
however a beginner may need to apply more.
Icing a wedding cake is the trickiest part. However once this part
is complete the cake decorator can begin adding a simple design such
as rose petals. Wedding cakes are generally piped. Piping is
embroidering a pattern or design. Icing tubes are required for
piping. Wedding cakes should not be piped until the cake layers are
in their final position on stands, or on top of each other.
Begin by filling the pipe with icing, and then piping a pattern
around the bottom edge of all cake layers. Books and websites on how
to decorate a wedding cake offer helpful pictures to show how a pipe
cake should look.
To add flowers to a wedding cake colored gum/sugar paste and a petal
cutter is needed. Gently knead the paste flat and use the petal
cutter to cut a design. Allow the designs to harden. When the petals
are hard, begin placing them around the cake. Use icing to firmly
attach petals. To complete decorating, petals can entirely cover the
top layer, or a wedding cake ornament can be used to top the cake.
About the Author
Valencia Higuera writes from Virginia. The Old Dominion
University graduate has been a freelance writer for two years.
Publishing credits include non-fiction articles and poetry. She
wishes to move into creative fiction. She is a
new
contributor to http://www.wedding-decoration-idea.com.
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