Birthday Cake Designs
Adding the Finishing Touches
A course by Whitney DePaoli (Sugar & Sparrow) , Guides students in cake baking and decorating
Joined March 2024
Joined March 2024
About the video: Adding the Finishing Touches
Overview
“I want to teach you how to finish the cake with a beautiful buttercream swirl border and additional sprinkles for a polished look ”
In this video lesson Whitney DePaoli (Sugar & Sparrow) addresses the topic: Adding the Finishing Touches, 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
“It's now time to put all the finishing touches on our cake. I have sprinkles that I will hand place around the border here. We have our sprinkle truffles that are ready to be placed on top of the cake. We have buttercream prepared for piping some swirls on top and some beautiful candles. So let's get started with placing some sprinkles by hand. This part is a little bit tedious but it's so worth it. You'll basically place a sprinkle on the pad of your finger, lift your finger up, and just gently press it into the side of the cake wherever you want. Okay, I think this looks absolutely perfec...”
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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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