Cricut Cake: Cutting Fondant and Gum Paste Basics for Cake Decorating by Cookies Cupcakes and Cardio

In this video we'll demonstrate how to us the circuit cake for cutting basic shape in a fondant and gum paste mixture.
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[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

Working with the cricut has been one of the most TRYING things out of everything that I do regarding cake. I have gone through EVERYTHING that you just talked about. I haven't given up completely on gumpaste/fondant, but what we're working with mostly now on the cricut is edible sheets (the ones for edible images) works amazingly! I found freezing a perfectly even flat layer of 100% gum paste to be the least problematic, but it still was challenging! I wish I had an answer for you!!

[@ladybugstamper]

I have a Cricut Cake and I really like it, I just use premade fondant, roll it out and cut. It can be temperamental, but with a bit of patience it works. What's cool about fondant is, that if your cut is messed up, you can wad it up, reroll and try again. You can't do that with paper.

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

So great!!! It can definitely be frustrating, but can do fabulous things if you persevere. Thickness,temp of the gumpaste/fondant and depth of the blade all can cause "issues". Good luck!

[@zrelova1]

I bought my cricut cake machine a few months ago, but I've been procrastinating on using it, because it seems so intimidating, although I've made fondant cakes and decorated them manually in the past. Your tutorial is very informative and it has given me motivation to start using it. Thanks!

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

It really depends … once you get it figured out, it can be a real time saver for production work. But, most of what the Cricut does, you can do by hand or with cheap fondant molds. I would say that if you’re making a lot of cakes and need a production machine, buy it … but if you only make the occasional cake, you’ll probably not use it enough to justify the cost.

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

@KKKlarky We’ve found that a mixture of 50/50 gum paste/fondant or just gum paste alone works best. If you want to use only fondant, try the Wilton brand for best results. Yes, thin works better for cutting, but the shapes are very fragile to work with, which is why we do ours thicker. Cuts in the mat are normal and the machine is actually meant to operate by cutting through the material and into the mat. You should be able to find some cheap replacement mats on ebay or amazon.

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

Thanks ... try the new frosting sheets they now have out, they're easier to work with. We'll have a video out on these soon.

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

yes and yes. we order our fondant online, but it is available at any cake supply store. we have a video for how to make fondant, on our viewer request list...so hopefully we get to it soon

[@shirleykempthorne8138]

Where can I buy food shorter from

[@shirleykempthorne8138]

And how thick or thin do you roll your paste

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

Cutting gum paste and edible image sheets has proven to be most successful on the cricut in my opinion. It is very temperamental though! Just a warning!

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

Yes ours are too...we bought an extra mat as soon as it happened because we thought we had ruined the mat, but it has been fine. We haven't even used the new one!

[@darlapoulsen9767]

this has been the most HELPFUL tutorial i have seen. thank you

[@goneriding5892]

thanks for posting this! I've had my machine for over a year - still in the box! Now I feel like I can do it...

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

Yes, we've done that and it works well. We're currently in a contest...If you have time VOTE for us to win KZbin’s OnTheRise program. Go to our main page and watch the VOTE video for details!

[@GabySakura79]

Hi Jen! I´m thinking to buy one of this babes, but after read all the coments it looks like is a headache to deal with it, what do you think? objectively? It worth it or should I better save the money in my piggy bank? Please tell me, I can´t decide.

[@sabanitazzz]

You are FANTASTIC!!! Thank you for this GREAT tutorial!!!!

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

Annie Campos You're welcome! Thanks for watching...I'm glad it is helpful for you.

[@plymouthmass1620]

I wonder if you freeze the fondant sheet if that would make it easier to cut and it wouldn’t stick, you’d get a cleaner cut?

[@imapootytat]

I've heard another alternative if you use a softer fondant is to chill it in the freezer for a short while.

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

@Dee0216 Hi! Thanks for watching and for you comment. Sure, I can do a video on that for you! In case you're working with the cricut cake before we get to it, all I do is gently use the flat tool to loosen the cut out from the board, and then let it dry for a couple of minutes, put the gum glue or water on the back, THEN move it onto the cake. The thicker the fondant/gum paste, the less it stretches. Good luck!

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

@pastryqueen9 we use Satin Ice and Wilton, and they both work well.

[@geovannacandeo1801]

Buenas me puedes ayudar me ofrecieron una maquina asi, y m dicen q corta también Cartulina y goma Eva vinil quisiera saber si es verdad, gracias por su ayuda

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

I totally understand!

[@ailika357]

I bought the cricut cake machine a year ago & still haven't used it, guess I just feel a little intimidated by it. Although I tried cutting fondant with my scrapbooking cricut just for fun & it worked too, but a lot of cleaning : ) Do you recommend the fondant sheets or just fondant?

[@pastryqueen9]

Hi Jen...thanks for the tutorial. What brand of gumpaste do you find works best with the cricut cake?

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

this machine was around $300 CDN.

[@KKKlarky]

Ok Jen Received my machine & have lots of questions?? Rather than asking here, so little characters allowed, is there a spot on your blog/cake site to send quesions? Said I would pick r brains. Are you using fondant, f/gmpaste mix, 100% gmpaste? Yours looks thick, cricut says roll, thin, thin. I did fiddle a bit yesterday, froze my f/d worked Ok. Is it normal to have "marks" left on r mat after many cuts? Thanks Jen

[@sjean1979]

Does this cut custom vector images? Or only images from cartridges? Thank you in advance.

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

I've never heard of it, but it sounds interesting!

[@usafamom]

Also I was told that if you use the wilton sugar sheets to use a regular cricut sticky mat and leave the backing on the sugar sheet. place it on the regular mat and it won't move. Then cut with the cricut cake and lift off. Since it doesn't touch the mat you don't have to worry about it being food grade. Have you tried this?

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

a super thin layer on the needle is somewhat helpful..sometimes...sometimes it doesn't help at all!

[@mmlunser]

Can you use the Circut Cake for cutting decals for t-shirts?

[@EddieLoksters]

My mom is thinking of buying one of these but wants to know if she can design her own images on a computer and upload them to the cricut? I've searched the topic but have gotten mixed answers. Thank you!

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

Eddie Lira Yes, you can use software to layout/arrange your own designs, and have them print, but I don't know if there is software that lets you make your own designs.

[@connieherrera1388]

thank you bought one about 10 yrs ago im bearly gonna use it i was thinking of selling it but i need to practice im nervous but here gos nothing

[@frankiecurry1305]

Would this work better if using frosting sheets instead of rolling out the fondant?

[@geremiestolloso-tan9830]

i was wondering. does it print out edible pictures to put on the cakes?

[@barbaraanderson6400]

Is the Cricut machine the regular craft one just using a cake cartride and blade or is it a whole other machine?

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

Barbara Anderson It's a whole other machine...but you can use regular Cricut cartridges in it.

[@imapootytat]

Its a whole other machine and it has alot of its parts covered so food doesnt get trapped inside.

[@lajoyashaw6439]

Can you only cut images from a cartridge, or is it possible to cut other images also?

[@kelliebennett2273]

This may be a crazy question, but I have one of these machines, but have never used it for cakes. Can this machine be used for cutting paper? Maybe if I had a different blade. I have an original Cricut machine for paper, (it looks just like this one, but it is white) but was thinking maybe I would give this one to my daughter if she could use it for paper.

[@ale347baker]

I think if you get the right blade you can. You should try it with a cutting blade

[@SS-qh7nz]

I have been told that the frosting sheets that are used as cookie toppers taste like cardboard. Was wondering what other alternative sheet I could use for my printed images?

[@marionlewis555]

Hi, I actually own a circuit but when you're working with fondant for cakes is it just the cartage or do they sell circuit machines just for cakes, I want to try this but hoping that I don't have to purchase another machine

[@christinamiller2934]

just for cakes

[@amaraleigh453]

You can actually use your own machine to do this. There is no need to buy this one unless you want it just for cakes. All you need is the cake blade to use on your cricut machine

[@theresaluster472]

Can you download other images or do I need to buy cartridges?

[@LynnB71]

Is there anyway to make the fondant stiffer...mine is still so soft

[@NanaAlleta]

Will the circuit cake cut paper and fabric

[@sarahjones8237]

I cant get replacement blades for my Cricut cake.Can you use any replacement blades from other machines please?

[@MF12318]

I learned with another lady that when you pass a roller on the fondant after putting it on the mat, it will prevent the fondant to move during the cutting because it will help it to stick to mat better.

[@karenmckenzie8465]

Would you recommend it?

[@streamstriss]

Oh my gosh, I'm seeing now, for the first time. Look how far we've come. That machine is SO loud! 😂

[@lloydchristmas_iii6990]

this does cut vinyl correct?

[@marybonnstettergascho5606]

When I turn on my cricut cake, it stays on the "Cricut v2.31 Copyright" screen -- is there something special I have to hit (a button?) for it to prompt me to "Slide Mat" ?? Also mine makes a loud noise when I turn it on - it does that "whirring noise" like it's starting up and then the little cutter block thing makes a loud noise - is that normal??

[@enriquetalavera5810]

How much time do you have to wait for the gum paste until you star cutting?

[@أروىعبدالله-ي4ث]

Can I use it for normal paper also ??

[@astridsolis6975]

Alguien sabe si puede usar esta máquina para cortar otros materiales o solo fondan?????? Some one now if i can use this machine for cut other materials o only fondant? ??

[@cinderella4645]

I notice that some of the designs are now embossed on my mat...is that normal?? i tried adjusting the pressure but it does the same thing....thanks Enza

[@amandamills8149]

Where can I get one? I tried looking It up but nothing is coming up

[@DivyneArtistry]

Do u know how to make your own fondant or where i can get some??

[@mrslcakes]

Is this the machine that originally hit the market for cutting paper for scrapbooking?

[@ToluHarounAdamu]

mrslcakes No. This is the version designed for cake making (edible purposes)

[@deborahbaker9903]

You are fantastic!!!! Thank You!!!! Great tutorial!!!

[@lynnfinger8442]

Is it possible to use a Cricut Cake machine to cut paper as well? or do you need two different machines, one for paper and one for cakes?

[@misscupcake7774]

Lynn Finger same question

[@sherrythompson8234]

Yes u can use a paper blade

[@TheFakeyCakeMaker]

Hi would Mexican paste work better? Thanks

[@gerdavanstaden5673]

Hi can u please tell me how can I maltiply a pattern on my cricut cake thanx

[@ailika357]

Forgot to mention it's a cute cake and thanks for the tutorial

[@sherireel4690]

Is this strictly made with fondant or can ease paper to cut other things with it

[@bolosdabisabisa330]

VOÇE VENDE ESTA MAQUINA ,SE NAO A ONDE EU POSSO COMPRAR ME INDICA POR FAVOR MUITO OBRIGADO

[@alfredo87ist]

What fondant do we need to use

[@malinh3472]

where can I buy the cricut cake machine in Australia?

[@nzomoify]

can you load other designs after you design on software like illustrator or photoshop via bluetooth or usb?

[@hilrodz]

Only is for cutting not for color Design?

[@samanthamiller9682]

Can you reuse cartridges

[@Egsworld]

Very cute cake..

[@maklouga]

wow how accurately, how much it costs this machine, thank you for the tutorial

[@shuggaraecreation2009]

where could you find cricket cake machine?

[@Mariaperez-un5kv]

Sugar Rae Bryant I have one and I never used

[@crimsonpanthers]

OMG I want one so bad!! Where do you get one? I wonder how expensive they are

[@Egsworld]

Hi linda how much for your machines?

[@sorin990]

Can I install new cutting models ???

[@ezeezee555]

Hello, I wanted to know if anyone tried to emboss on the cake cricut using fondant or Gum Paste? If yes do u have a video I can check out or helpful tips I can use??

[@andreamenchaca5005]

i love it thanks

[@lacraysha1]

so a regular cricut is not the same as a cricut cake

[@rosasfamily241]

LaCrayshal Dalton No a cricut cake can do non food items but the other cricuts have to be modified to do food

[@sherrythompson8234]

That's actually not true I was told you can change the blade for a paper cutter and it can do both that what I was told

[@sherrythompson8234]

You have to buy a different blade its black for deeper cuts

[@whitewings1933]

I ended up selling mine - despite doing it all right I still found it a lot faster to hand cut everything with a blade rather than deal with the thousands of variables with this machine, it was just way to unreliable.

[@tookiecookie2266]

Hi, can this machine cut a Barbie logo?

[@cynthiamensah8911]

Very impressive thanks.

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

No, this is a Cricut Cake.

[@Marcyajpn]

Ola vc ja vendeu? quanto vc quer na maquina?

[@SoniaCazares-if5nx]

Dios los bendiga disculpen yo tengo una nueva solo la abrí para calarla pero mi abuja no corta le compre otra pero me paso lo mismo alguien de aqu me puede decir como vajar mas la abuja xq no llega a cortar esta muy arriba

[@813linda]

I have 2 cricut cake and I am sooo frustrated with it. I am not able to get it to cut any images well. I have tried different fondants and gumpaste and I am very disappointed with the results. I you or anyone you know would like to purchase them (one has never been open and other has only been used a few times. I am eager to sell them at a VERY GOOD price.

[@Charliethesteakfans2024]

2:45 Flip And Cut Flower 8:27

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

:) thanks

[@LKORCHO]

It works much better with 50/50 mix. And very very thin.

[@iisleila7354]

do you have a tutorial on how to make this cake?

[@FunnyAnimalsfamily007]

Can you pls share me the machine details i want to start the new business

[@usafamom]

Wish you would have showed how you actually remove this stuff from the mat.

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

There is no trick...it's not sticky, it's just like paper.

[@TheFakeyCakeMaker]

Oh okay! It's a stiffer form of gumpaste...maybe similar to flower paste?

[@davidbgreensmith]

It looks like a lot of hard work. I can't help thinking that you could do a better job with an exacto knife.

[@josesouzaferreira6878]

ola gostaria de compra la ja vendeu ou sabe como faço para comprar

[@PenaLoft]

You are great

[@ClydeDay]

that is so not worth it if you have to sit, and babysit it so it doesn't mess up. also I wish you would of showed that happy birthday when you peeled it off the matte cause it looked like it murdered it, and it was unusable. It didn't look at all like the finished product. Also if you have to spend hours, and hours rolling out the fondant only to have the blade catch, and ruin your design it is in no way worth the hundreds of dollars this thing costs.

[@rosemericorrea9227]

Hi, I just win a gorgeous polish that, but for me being a white elephant (in this case red, lol). I do not know how to use the fondant here in Brazil dizeram not serve, and not have anyone who can explain to me, or I'll stop here racking my brain. I also see something that is passed to the base by folder america, what is it? I like your video.

[@majidsofi4671]

I like it

[@allissonmendozagarcia2812]

Yessssirrrrrrrrr

[@Marla.22]

I thought this machine was used for stencils. fondant can be cut with cutters by hand. was brought to wrong video, I guess

[@loekiehere]

is there a better one on the market yet. Looks unstable and very fiddly. AND, if it doesn't accommodate one's own designs - what's the point? Sorry have to ask these things. This machine does not look very happy.

[@Marisa8]

I was thinking the same thing. It doesn't seem to work well

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

@KKKlarky Good luck! And I'll be waiting for your cries for help ;)

[@uwelehmann8885]

An der Maschine fehlt ein Niederhalter. Besteht Nachbesserungsbedarf. Werde mich aber weiter einlesen.

[@marysweet78]

donde venden esoo

[@813linda]

Hello Gemma, sorry but they both sold very quickly.