Decorate With Me | BURN BOOK Cake!

[@cakerbaker9965]

Lolllll your title made me think it was one of those burn away cakes that are popular right now!

[@silvertonique425]

😂 me as well 😂

[@SuzanNakawesi-f8t]

Same 😂

[@zubyliciouslevi]

Same

[@JeffnRiah17]

You posted this just in time for me, as my niece wants a stacked book cake for her graduation!

[@gillhoward7063]

Another great cake, very interesting and useful as always! Thank you

[@KarolynsKakes]

My pleasure 😊

[@jogrant3851]

Wow Karolyn, you have terrific artistic skills, and a whole lot of creativity to go with them. Loved watching this Burn Book being made. Thank you!!!!

[@KarolynsKakes]

Jo! You're welcome my dear! 🙏

[@mariahutter7081]

Super cute🥰❤

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you! 🤗

[@veronicastephens5408]

Love it Karolyn! Love your NJ girl. 💜

[@KarolynsKakes]

💜🙏

[@Brandi_the_Baker]

Wow! I love it!

[@KarolynsKakes]

Yay! Thank you!😊

[@louiselemon9717]

Your talent is amazing!❤

[@maggieburris1081]

What a fun cake!

[@cdiballa1]

Love the book cake. You are so good at the details. Thank you!

[@maxinebracey9176]

Lovely cake again. I might have a go at this one.😊

[@MzNesi50]

Awesome job Karolyn!!!!

[@zoraidaherrnandez-id7tg]

😁👋🥰 Bravo 👏👏👏👏👏👏really cute thank you for your tutoría ,very clear 🦋🥰

[@KarolynsKakes]

You're welcome, I'm glad you liked it!😊

[@peppercat8718]

So much to watch you decorate ❤

[@peppercat8718]

oops forgot to add the word "fun" sorry LOL, seems you know what I meant Karolyn 😘

[@Dolcevita_bakes]

The way you free hand copy is impeccable but as much as I love my daughter, I have carpal tunnel so imma just use the whole image!!!!

[@KarolynsKakes]

That's a good option as well!

[@carolmeakins3578]

A great cake! Wow! x

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you 😋

[@arlissastinson9530]

Wow!!!! Amazing

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you! 😊

[@tbakes1371]

Love this!

[@terrymangnall7139]

Great cake! Can you print on wafer paper?

[@KarolynsKakes]

Yes you can!

[@lynetterogers6752]

Do u trim ur frosting on hexagon cakes too ❤

[@KarolynsKakes]

I don't make hexagon cakes, too many angles! But if I did, I would trim similar to this!

[@lynetterogers6752]

Letting ur cake set for a while..does this help with air under the frosting..humidity is so high here in southwest Louisiana..cake will sweat etc

[@KarolynsKakes]

I'm not sure what you're asking... I let them settle before I frost them because as the cake settles, it pushes the filling out of the sides a little. I like to let that process happen before I frost the cake. Or are you asking why I let it set up in the fridge before I put the final coat of icing on? I do that because it's easier (for me) to frost a cake that has a cold crumb coat so it's sturdier and holds its shape. If you're in an area with high humidity, unfortunately, cakes that are refrigerated will sweat a little. When it's hot and humid here in the Summer, I keep the air conditioning in my house on BLAST. It's cold in here, I have to wear a sweatshirt! And same goes for my car for deliveries. I keep it freezing!

[@Glamourgal85]

So you started out with a quarter sheet and then cut that in half correct? Do you know the dimensions of the pan used? Or the dimensions of the finished product? I have a customer wanting one of these.

[@KarolynsKakes]

Exactly! I used this Wilton quarter sheet pan, it's 9"W x 13"L x 2"H. amzn.to/3IbzUFZ The final dimensions with the icing and fondant are approx. 10"L x 7"W x 4"H.

[@BSavage111]

Yay!!

[@Dolcevita_bakes]

So curious why not use modeling chocolate?

[@KarolynsKakes]

I'm so used to working with Marshmallow fondant that I prefer to use that over anything else. I've used modeling chocolate a few times. I do like it, but it's more expensive to make, it melts if your hands are too hot, and it may not hold up as well in warmer temperatures. But you can definitely use that if you prefer!

[@divinetouch3084]

First to like 🎉❤

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you honey!😊🎉

[@angiep8708]

I’ll never understand how your countertops aren’t totally trashed. 😂

[@KarolynsKakes]

I try to take care of them!! 😂

[@Dolcevita_bakes]

So 325? I’m way under charging!!!! Like way!!! But I’m not popular like you! Lol I suppose,that makes a difference!

[@KarolynsKakes]

I've been doing this for over 20 years. When I first started out, I was basically giving my cakes away! It takes some time, but as my skill improved, my prices increased. 🙏