Birthday Cake Designs
Building the Layer Cake: Filling and Crumb Coat
A course by Whitney DePaoli (Sugar & Sparrow) , Guides students in cake baking and decorating
Joined March 2024
Joined March 2024
About the video: Building the Layer Cake: Filling and Crumb Coat
Overview
“To start with, I'll teach you how to level, fill, and stack the cake layers perfectly. You'll also learn the secrets to a smooth crumb coat and explore different filling flavors. ”
In this video lesson Whitney DePaoli (Sugar & Sparrow) addresses the topic: Building the Layer Cake: Filling and Crumb Coat, which is part of the Domestika online course: Birthday Cake Designs. Bake and decorate stunning birthday cakes using buttercream, ganache, sprinkles, and edible toppers for all skill levels.
Partial transcription of the video
“Now that we have all of our elements made, we're gonna go ahead and start building the cake. I have my cake layers that I made ahead of time and stored overnight. You can wait until your cake layers are cool and then wrap them in plastic wrap if you want to store them ahead one to two days. So I'm gonna start by leveling these cake layers. I'm gonna unwrap them and then use a cake leveler to cut the tops off. And we're gonna actually save the tops for a future lesson. And I'm using a cake leveler that you can set the height before sawing off the top of the layer. You can also use a serrated...”
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Course summary for: Birthday Cake Designs
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Category
Culinary -
Areas
Cake Decorating, Cake Design, Cake toppers, Cupcakes
Whitney DePaoli (Sugar & Sparrow)
A course by Whitney DePaoli (Sugar & Sparrow)
Whitney Depaoli is a self-taught cake artist whose journey began in her kitchen, inspired by her mother and television shows like "Ace of Cakes." What started as a hobby evolved into a custom cake business that she ran successfully for nearly a decade. Through countless hours of practice and experimentation, Whitney perfected her recipes and mastered various cake decorating techniques. Her love for sharing her creative process on Instagram led her to launch Sugar & Sparrow in 2018, a platform where she teaches others the joy of cake making. Her blog has become a full-time venture, allowing her to spread happiness through her artistic creations.
Whitney's work has garnered attention from notable brands like JOANN, SprinklePop, and Wilton, where she has created cake design tutorials and contributed to popular publications. In 2023, she authored her first book, "Anyone Can Cake," which has helped people worldwide create beautiful, joy-spreading cakes. Whitney draws inspiration from vintage baking books, fine art, and nostalgic flavors, always striving to create original designs that are easy to replicate. Her dedication to teaching and sharing her passion ensures that anyone can learn the art of cake making and bring smiles to their loved ones.
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