Cakes for special occasions
Layer Cake Assembly 1
A course by Sweet Josie , Pastry chef and cake decorator
About the video: Layer Cake Assembly 1
Overview
“Now, I'll talk about the temperature and consistency required for cakes and creams before using them. You'll learn how to torte the cake, stack and fill it, and apply a crumb coat, with tips on best practices. ”
In this video lesson Sweet Josie addresses the topic: Layer Cake Assembly 1, which is part of the Domestika online course: Cakes for special occasions. Learn to bake and decorate beautiful cakes for special occasions with easy-to-follow techniques..
Partial transcription of the video
“This lesson's all about cake assembly. We're gonna be talking about how to tort your cake, which is just a fancy way of saying cut it, how to fill it, how to stack it, and how to crumb coat it. While this is a relatively easy lesson, it is essential for cake decorating. You really wanna have a good foundation on your cake so it doesn't fall, you don't get bulges of buttercream going everywhere, and it's sturdy when you're carrying it, transporting it, and it stays together for any event you're bringing it to. So we've taken our cakes from the freezer. They are chilled, but not frozen becaus...”
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Course summary for: Cakes for special occasions
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Baking, Cake Decorating, Cake Design

Sweet Josie
A course by Sweet Josie
Josie Casey, also known as Sweet Josie, is a self-taught pastry chef who has worked with major brands like YouTube, the Toronto Raptors, and DoorDash. After transitioning from a career in business and economics, Josie found her true passion in cake artistry. She specializes in buttercream decorations and has taught thousands of students online, sharing her expertise in baking and her love for creating visually stunning cakes. Her work is inspired by nature, art, and the joy of bringing people together through desserts.
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