Thursday, September 23, 2010

Centerpiece and Cake Decoration Techniques

Croquembouche - French Wedding Cake
High cone of profiteroles dipped in caramel with a nougatine base, decorated with angel hair on top (see below for a detailed photo), marzipan flowers, and royal icing for the white decorations.

Angel hair surrounding the profiteroles.

Birthday Cake #1
2-high ratio cake covered with marzipan and poured fondant, decorated with coating chocolate, buttercream flowers and leaves.

Birthday Cake #2
2-high ratio cake covered and decorated with molding chocolate and marzipan plaque.

Wedding Cake
3-tiered cake covered with white rolled fondant, decorations:
  • ribbon and "curtain" - gum paste mixed with rolled fondant
  • flowers - gum paste flowers
  • pearls and pipping decoration - white royal icing
  • gold colors - brush with gold food color book - gumpaste
  • book holder - pastiallage
My mentor and I, who taught and trained me on how to decorate cakes and plated desserts