How I Made Vinny's Wedding Cake (Behind The Scenes) | Claire Saffitz

How I Made Vinny's Wedding Cake (Behind The Scenes) | Claire Saffitz
As we take a short holiday break, we want to treat you to some of our favorite episodes from our Patreon account. This episode is a special one, showcasing the process of creating a wedding cake in 2022 for our producer, director, and longtime friend, Vincent Cross, and his wife, Shaelin. The chosen theme for their celebration includes layers inspired by tiramisu and funfetti sheet cake. Follow along as I try to transport from NYC to Austin, TX.
For those curious about the tiramisu cake recipe, it's featured on our channel from a year ago. While we're gearing up for new episodes, we hope you consider joining our Patreon community and subscribing to our KZbin channel for more content. We'll be back with brand new episodes soon!
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[@CSaffitz]

New Episodes are on the way! Meanwhile, check out some of our favorite patreon content like this BTS video of Vinny's Wedding Cake

[@vcross05]

Thanks, Claire! You're the best!!

[@CSaffitz]

@@vcross05 Happy Anniversary, Vinny!

[@choiceschoices5910]

HOLY LOGISTICS -__-" LOL

[@mariacamilaserranomelo6307]

​@@CSaffitzhi Claire! I was wondering if it was possible for you to share the amount of portions you get out of every cake, thank you! Love all your recipes!

[@TheBereangirl]

​@@mariacamilaserranomelo6307 just Google "cake cutting guide." You'll get all kinds of charts for all different kinds of cakes.☺️

[@shawngrosser]

Harris as cameraman is like every loving husband, including me. Thumb on lens, blind reassurance, useless questions, I love it.

[@haoyunchou1467]

We finally got Vinny on camera 😂

[@PS-lj2lb]

I've been waiting for YEARS

[@sibilaiton]

Vinny was definitely in some of Brad's videos on BA.

[@IzumisChild]

@@sibilaiton Yeaaah but Brad only videos never really intrigued me. Group ones with him were fine though. XD

[@ringtracing5921]

A cake cutting guide with diagrams and not just written instructions is a very Claire thing to do😂😅

[@emblemofflathpfate9912]

I gasped. Not a baker but that's totally something I'd do too😭

[@cassidyleonards2411]

Claire must really love Vinny to have gone through all this trouble of travelling with ALL of this across states and having to finish it in a kitchen that isn't hers lol. Watching it I'm overwhelmed.

[@funkychilldude]

They probably paid her. Everyone has money for a cake in their budget and Claire probably was able to do it for cheaper than your average cake place since she has less overhead costs.

[@luf4rall]

Vinny is a huge part as to why Claire is successful

[@Frontline35]

@@funkychilldudeI’m pretty sure she did it for free, as her wedding gift.

[@jstaffordii]

@@funkychilldude betting Claire made the cake as a gift and only charged the overnight shipping costs

[@LittleCheebs]

You really find out who your real friends are when you have a wedding.

[@xingcat]

The opening of this video is the most Claire thing ever.

[@ecenbt]

I could not agree more with this statement if I wanted to

[@WalnutHades]

No one gets confirmation on anything like Claire does

[@katlynnohr9626]

Absolutely obsessed with Harris’s commentary while Claire unpacks those boxes

[@DizzyBusy]

Raw cookie dough!

[@cptntwinkletoes]

And the thumb over the lens, chefs kiss.

[@robinchipman6746]

Harris is the most chill and would have to be to deal with our beautiful, meticulous, hilarious Claire 🥰

[@nottheone582]

@@robinchipman6746 they are the most perfect foil to each other

[@syd2248]

Harris : “You’re just…very organized” Claire : “I know” 😆

[@Issor_Rossi]

And even at weddings Claire still has to sign a book somewhere 😂

[@Gibbtall]

I kind of love the chaos that Harris brings every time he's around, the finger in frame, the late info, the requests for bacon and cookie dough, just such a perfect foil for Claire's perfectly organized sweetness.

[@katekramer7679]

"Claire Bear" *my heart*

[@user-dh3ii2bn7m]

Props to Harris for being patient on camera duty!!!!! Love the video and loved Claire's dress. We need a video of Claire and Harris cooking together. I can tell from their interactions it would be super interesting.

[@minhchau2512]

Sometimes I forget that Claire went to Harvard, but then I see videos like this and it explains everything.

[@charliehardwick7625]

Ok that cake is unreal, but can we talk about Claire’s rainbow keyboard?? 😍😍😍😍

[@mistychael]

I came to the comments to say this 😂

[@sundaynightdrunk]

On a Macbook Pro. How the hell?

[@wegetitdumbass]

@@sundaynightdrunk its a silicone keyboard cover in rainbow colours

[@sundaynightdrunk]

@@wegetitdumbass I figured but it's super-flat and looked to be illuminated.

[@SB-eu3gc]

I SOOOO appreciate this behind the scenes. While I love the edited cooking assembling and serving videos we all see online, that outright omits the amazing planning, labor, strategy, wins AND problems that are the reality of baking projects. Claire is a badass, even when things went wrong. Critical thinking skills 10/10.

[@logangb]

Leave it to Claire to make designing, baking, transporting, and decorating a wedding cake look so effortless!

[@TheMademoiselleyumi]

I would not say effortless, more like EXTREMELY WELL PREPARED hahahaha x)

[@GhostfaceDylan]

​@@TheMademoiselleyumiyeah. looked like an overwhelming amount of effort.

[@itsthevoiceman]

I was stressed watching it. I can't imagine the stress DOING it!

[@followtheforce]

I love how Harris’ finger slowly comes into frame once you guys get to Texas 😂

[@roksop]

Can we just take a moment to acknowledge how stunning the bride is?! Her and Cal make a striking couple.

[@draig2614]

I don’t think that I’ve seen Claire this stressed since the old Gourmet Makes videos! Also - if I was at a wedding and I knew that the cake was made by Claire Saffitz, there’s no way that I wouldn’t be having some. I hope that there was enough to go around!

[@lucisrodrigues]

i strive to be like claire in the things i do... methodical with a little bit of neurosis. having lots of fun. a touch of brilliancy. and in the end enjoy the result of my hard work with child-like happiness like when she takes a bite out of a good dessert. idk, i just find it very awe-inspiring. harris was like you are v organized. and she was like i know moving on. hahaha i love ):

[@classicbandgeek]

This is so wholesome to see you showing up for Vinny & his beautiful wife and coming HARD with such gorgeous cakes for the happy couple! I laughed out loud at the cutting diagrams - Claire is a force to be reckoned with & I applaud her attention to ALL details! Happy Congratulations!

[@jayare6691]

I love that Claire was trying to get outta there while they were taking pictures but they both didn’t care lol

[@nintandao64]

bruh unwrapping the boxes at the airbnb had me STRESSSED vinny is truly blessed, claire is the friend everyone deserves

[@willcookmakeup]

If I knew there would be a Claire Saffitz cake at a wedding, I would do everything within my power to become Vinnys best friend to get an invite.

[@Zillah82]

I didn't know I needed tiramisu cake until now.

[@mayacalabria4182]

Claire unpacking all the cakes and equipment onto the kitchen counter percariously hanging over the edge had me on the edge of my seat

[@cherokeepheonixttv625]

mom was a baker and i understood the severity of carrying literally EVERYTHING 🤣

[@Hikariko11]

I don't know if I love or hate that someone apparently brought their book so Caire can autograph it 🙈 Oh yeah and Shaelin's face when she tasted the cake was priceless. That screamed "SO GOOD!".

[@vcross05]

Her book was one of the prizes during Chicken Shit Bingo. 🐓

[@Hikariko11]

Okay then asking her to autograph it makes sense. ​😅 @@vcross05 Also I will pretend to already know what Chicken Shit Bingo is. 😂 Though I can imagine the name is self-explanatory.

[@rikkiriojas1030]

@@Hikariko11 There's a bingo board on the ground that's large and then they put chickens on top to walk around on it and where they shit is the "bingo" number.

[@lilisommerfeld]

Many KZbin videos can teach you how to make Italian Meringue Buttercream, but only Claire can capture the time, care and dedication it takes to make a Wedding cake. As a non-professional baker I made one once for a very good friend and it's an experience I will never forget. For a week I was in a state of being hyper-organized, comletely Zen, panicking, full of love and joy, super-focused all at the same time. Beautiful video!

[@Issor_Rossi]

"Claire-bear"

[@luisangelvazquez1030]

MY HEART

[@adelheidsnel5171]

Claire being Claire is the best!!!

[@Lexa7D7]

Claire's faces at Harris while unboxing the cake are too good I love her so much

[@ronniesuburban]

You are an absolutely insane genius . . . in the most admirable way possible! We were cackling with pure delight when you unpacked those boxes you shipped to yourself. What a great friend you are, too! Vinny is truly fortunate.

[@stephaniestratman5489]

I am in awe of just the sheer amount of work and planning this all took. The cakes look amazing!!! Also, cheers to the beautiful couple!!

[@joveelattee2681]

I love Claire so much! I was born and raised in Indonesia, and during pandemic i was struggling so much as a college student in her final year trying to graduate and find a job. I found comfort in watching her in BA account and i still follow her until now. I got her book and just so in love with it! She’s such a personality and the reason for my passion for baking. In 2022 i move to Austin, TX for school and just the fact that she was here where i am was so wild and just like a dream come true. I know its too dramatic but it’s crazy where i was then and where i am now. Love you claire!

[@Jay.1106]

The amount of minute detailing and thoughts put into each item is amazing. Claire being Claire is the most Claire thing ever❤. I wish everyone has their personal Claire in life 😇

[@dken123]

What timing, I just rewatched the video where you made the scaled down cake. It's been a rough end of year and your videos have been a big comfort to me, so thank you Claire. We all really appreciate it!

[@syntacticalcrab]

I am so incredibly impressed by that packing. Was not expecting literally all of the supplies to come out of the box, including a stapler xD The wedding reception is adorable.

[@Charharr]

"You're very organised" "I know" ❤😂

[@metalkingtohorses]

I CANT THINK OF ANYTHING MORE HIGH PRESSURE AND STRESSFUL THAN MAKING A WEDDING CAKE for anyone

[@lizlira6786]

The sheer amount of work and dedication Claire put into this wedding cake made me emotional

[@holliecowen2514]

That is love, you can tell claire loves her friends and you can tell Claire’s friends love her. You have the most beautiful spirit and soul. Your friends appreciate you, we all appreciate you

[@janicedowson7793]

Happy New Year Claire, Harris, Cal and Vinny plus ALL those photogenic and exceptionally lovely cats! Hope you have a nice restful break.

[@EK-xz8ig]

Claire is an amazing human

[@nikkihayes9236]

They are such a GORGEOUS couple!

[@Balletwingert]

So beautiful!!! Stunning cakes, stunning bride and groom, stunning friendship. This is so joyful to watch.

[@laurenschenck5355]

Vinny appreciates you so much making his wedding cake and it looks GORGEOUS ❤

[@DarrinsDaffs]

What an incredible process! Thank you so much for sharing all the steps. And may I just say the brides gown was mind blowing❤❤❤

[@theperfecttoolmk]

Congrats Vinny. Good on you Claire for being such a good friend.

[@jenniferlynn3537]

The softness, freshness, delicacy and melding of flavors of the wedding cake comes through on-screen! This was a delicious escape. Best wishes to the handsome, happy couple!!! 🥂

[@m_a_k_e_n_n_a]

the cakes with the flowers on top looked soooooo beautiful 🥹 stunning work as always claire!!

[@Ash_Ketchup69]

I made the tiramisu cake a while back and its honestly my favorite cake. My husband isnt usually a fan of cake either but it became his favorite. Claire is so amazing at what she does.

[@nickirapp5734]

Congrats Vinny! Beautiful wedding and cake. Great job, Claire!

[@mitchlippman4382]

This is just awesome and wonderful! I can see how much Claire cares for Vinny, and how she shows her love through baking. Her dedication to making it "just right" is so clear! Plus, the video at the wedding is priceless because Claire is trying to get out of the shot so Vinny and Shaelin can have the moment to themselves - and they seem completely happy to share the moment with Claire... Priceless. Yes, I love the precise planning, including cake-cutting diagrams, pre-ordering groceries, and the perfect packing of the shipped items. But all in all, this is an act of love. Brava, Claire! Mazel Tov, Vinny and Shaelin! Kudos to Harris for loving support and camera work.

[@MrAilsaAng]

what an honor it is to have Claire make you your out of state wedding cake!!! 😭💖

[@hazelnutspred3348]

This is such a Claire project and she did it in such a Claire way. All that gourmet makes experience came in handy here

[@courtneyleiker8127]

I just made this cake this past weekend and it was incredible

[@tychoderkommentator2989]

Which one? The fun-fetti cake?

[@greeneyes2256]

The tiramisu cake, on my list for Saturday.

[@louisana]

Congrats to the couple! Loved their scene!

[@ibieibie9178]

Wow its a gorgeous cake!

[@kb2023]

Congratulations, Vinny & Shaelin! Anther feat for you, Claire!

[@andrewmccrea37]

This is so awesome! Love seeing all the planning, process, and creativity.

[@lgaines4086]

Loved this video. It's so classy! The hill country is so beautiful, lovely location for a wedding.

[@yupperzsonson]

HER DRESS 😍😍 AND HER CAKE! I am so happy for them, what a wonderful evening!

[@MongoosePreservationSociety]

Claire unpacking all her supplies is my fav

[@stefanfrancis734]

Love you Claire!! This is such a good video and congrats to Vinny and Shaelin!!

[@nikiniki7176]

Claire is such an artist 🌠🌠

[@hannahbanana6480]

I am awed by Claire’s organizational skills… preordering the groceries is genius. I adore the elegance of the cakes, would do pretty much anything to try a slice!

[@luscious_linda]

Beautiful. It made me cry.

[@jennynowicki]

Congratulations Vinny!🎉 Claire, the cakes looked amazing! Those were some lucky guests!

[@danbev8542]

Wow, wow, wow! The cake! The logistics of making cake for 160! The logistics of making cake for the other side of the country! Holy cow! I’m so impressed! It was so beautiful and clearly delicious! Thank you so much for showing part of the journey!

[@LemonadeAly]

I really enjoyed watching this! Seeing Claire put so much love and effort into something she’s very passionate about! I am so inspired! 😊

[@memuller]

Just on another level, congrats to Vinny!

[@hannahmurphy9314]

Claire I pray you never stop making videos and recipes. You have so much raw talent ❤ idk what happens behind the scenes but it seems like everything you create in the kitchen is perfect. When I wanna bake something that I’ve never done before and don’t have a recipe for, I type it into KZbin with your name next to it because I know that it will be the best recipe that I can possibly find for it. I become a better and better baker by simply watching your videos

[@madelineS98789]

So exciting! I was hoping you filmed a little about the actual deliver of this cake! Congrats to the Bride and Groom. Congrats to Claire!

[@ABlueDahlia]

I love you guys. You're all so happy and just good vibes. How wonderful! And those cakes looked so tasty!!

[@hhu_uhh]

she is so organized. she could get away with making a really good wedding cake!

[@camicri4263]

Congratulation Vinny! Claire that was really nice! The cakes looked great and for sure they were yummy! MMM... Happy new year to you all! Blessings!

[@mollyross888]

Harris’ thumb making an appearance :,)

[@kevinpaulin7690]

Great job, Claire! Simply put, you never fail to inspire. Side note: You looked absolutely STUNNING. ❤

[@damiansmith3549]

So beautiful Claire. Congratulations to the happy couple

[@terenzo50]

Beautiful cakes! Beautiful bride! Beautiful job!

[@angie-kb3vh]

the chart on how to cut the cake for more servings. unmatched

[@madamerosario]

Beautiful flower dress matching the cake, you are an icon Claire!

[@SUPERSTUDIO17]

THANK you for sharing this. What an amazing New Year's gift to the viewers

[@onemightymill]

Claire is an ABSOLUTE bestie. Like she's making the freaking wedding cake??? and transporting it??? A TRUE QUEEN.

[@YOURMOM-jt4ht]

THIS WAS SO FUN TO WATCH CLAIRE!!!

[@somacarr7528]

So impressed with all you did to pull this off!

[@evelienreijnoudt1735]

Somehow this is your best video ever 🥹 Cooking and baking for friends’ parties is just the best (and most stressful) thing ever! Well done 🎉 And then somehow you even managed to get your nails done! You truly are my spirit animal 🐻‍❄️

[@MaureenDrees]

As a fellow type-A personality, this was so much fun to watch, thank you.

[@Ale-jb8kq]

the people that brought the book and had it signed, you’re all of us

[@jeanpoole9292]

So sweet!

[@SuperSaiyanD81]

Omg the cake cutting diagram at the end for the round cakes is a game changer for me!

[@laurenschenck5355]

That is amazing and you did so well Claire ❤

[@Brooksie603]

What an amazing thing to make the wedding cake ❤

[@simhaup1]

I can only dream of having a wedding cake made by Claire herself ❤

[@CharlieL]

Claire has always given me big sister energy. Willing to do the most for the ones she loves. Harris is amazing backup

[@davideron5151]

I love this!!!

[@laurenschenck5355]

STUNNING CAKE!! ❤

[@martharodas3784]

the eyes of the bride where the ultimate affirmation one could get about the taste of a cake 🥺♥️♥️♥️

[@jasminehickoz2393]

omg “you should keep raw cookie dough on hand at all times” “i do” period claire i get it