Decorating with found objects is always a pleasant surprise. I made this cake with a set of measuring spoons! I had to make a [last minute] cake (sense a pattern?) and I needed a cake decorating idea for an 80th birthday cake. I looked around… and voila!
Measuring spoons to the rescue!
Pretty neat, huh? I added some golden fondant swirls, which mimic piped swirls, painted in gold. This is a great option, especially if you don’t have a steady piping hand, or the time to wait for icing to dry.
Here’s a video on how I made the decorations for this cake!:
Well, I finally decided to put myself in the video! Yes, I’m a real person! What do you think? More of me in the vids? ~_^
Supplies:
- Gumpaste, or Fondant mixed with Tylose Powder
- Measuring spoons
- Luster dust, pearl dust
- Lemon extract
- Paint brushes
- Royal icing
- Fondant-covered cake to decorate!
Jenn (Cookies Cupcakes and Cardio) says
Just found your blog from Tastespotting! Great video. I have a YouTube channel as well, and I’m off to subscribe to your videos…and to check out the rest of your blog
Rosa says
Absolutely! Please continue making more videos! This one was excellent and put well together. Very pretty cake. Looking forward to seeing more.
Bonnie Moses says
Love, love, love this babbles & swirls!! I’m gonna try it out this week. Thank you!!
nesrine says
I LLLLLLOVED your idea.
keep uo the creative work!
Cakeb0t says
Thanks so much, Jenn! It’s nice to hear from a fellow YouTuber! <3
Cakeb0t says
Thanks so much, Rosa. I’m trying hard to make my vids better and better, so it’s nice to get some feedback. <3
Cakeb0t says
Bonnie, I’m so glad you’re going to try it! It’s so easy and it looks great. Have fun! <3
Cakeb0t says
Nesrine, thank you. I’m glad you like it! <3
Erica P says
Hi Binky,
I love this tutorial and all your others, this is my second time watching it. Awesome job!
Cakeb0t says
Thanks Erica! It means so much to me. <3 Hope you can try out some of these techniques for a future cake! Post it on the Cakeb0t Facebook. ^_^
Corinne says
did you paint the cake after putting all the pearls and tails?
Cakeb0t says
Hi Corinne!! No, I painted the cake first, then added the pearls. The How-To part of the video was just an example on a different cake. ^_^ Thanks for checking out the blog!
Ruly Agivianna says
Just found your blog, and i fell in love instantly, thank you so much for the great tutorials
Cakeb0t says
Wow, you made my day! ^_^ Thank you. Here’s a quick link for more tutorials: http://www.cakeb0t.com/tutorials
Raja Mahtra says
That was a great tutorial. I have learnt something new and can’t wait to try it.
christine says
I love this idea. You are so talented and creative. How did you paint the cake? with just a brush? did you use food coloring or color dust?
Mike says
please tell me what color of paint I have to use to paint so beautiful cake. thank you. Very very good job!!!!!!