Baker's Dozen Rose Cake
Additional Information
Step 1
3 days in advance: Make 13 white full-bloom gum paste roses following Gum Paste and Fondant Course instructions. Let dry. Brush with Pearl Dust.
Step 2
Bake and cool 2-layer heart cake. Prepare for rolled fondant by icing lightly with buttercream. Tint 24 oz. fondant rose. Cover cake with fondant; smooth with fondant smoother. Pipe tip 6 bead bottom border in buttercream. Insert roses in cake top.
Products
Rose Icing Color
White Pearl Dust?
Uncooked spagetti
cornstarch
Products
8 x 2 in. Heart Pan
Modeling tool
Ball tool
Veining tool
Craft block
10 in. Cake Circle
Fanci-Foil Wrap
Individual hand-shaped petals are the secret to the incredible realism of Gum Paste Roses. Gum paste can be rolled very thin, yet hold its shape. As a result, your flowers will have texture and form that rivals nature.
The bead shape makes impressive borders outlines and accents on letters and designs; also a cute trim on clothing and gingerbread houses. The basis for making piped hearts and figure piping.
