Birthday Cake Designs
Edible Number Cake Toppers
A course by Whitney DePaoli (Sugar & Sparrow) , Guides students in cake baking and decorating
Joined March 2024
About the video: Edible Number Cake Toppers
Overview
“These are some tips on how to craft number toppers with chocolate melts and sprinkles. You'll learn to attach and display these toppers on the cake for a personalized design. ”
In this video lesson Whitney DePaoli (Sugar & Sparrow) addresses the topic: Edible Number Cake Toppers, 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
“One of my favorite things to make for a cake topper is a number and you can make them completely edible, except for the skewer of course, using candy melts and sprinkles. I have a number template here and you can download a whole sheet of numbers in the additional resources to use for your number topper. To get started I have melted these candy melts according to the package instructions and I put them into a piping bag. I'm going to then pipe the number onto a piece of parchment paper over the top of this template and while that's still wet I'm going to sprinkle it with sprinkles. Don't wo...”
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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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