Frozen Buttercream Transfer -- Pikachu Pokemon Cake by Cookies Cupcakes and Cardio

[@jennabelle1163]

Hi Jen, I'm Jenna. I'm 13, and I made my sister and brother's graduation cakes by myself. I made Buttercream transfers of Sonic the Hedgehog and Jigglypuff (from pokemon) in homage to their childhood heroes. It worked very well, and I want to thank you for making this video- all of my family and friends were very impressed!

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

its a reverse of the image, so it's actually on the correct side when the image is flipped...as shown in the video.

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

thanks so much. i can assure you that the buttercream doesn't melt. it is frozen so you can pipe the variety of different layers, but when it is put on the cake and thaws, it keeps it's shape/design.

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

@brendaf87 you could try buying pre-made icing, but since there are so many preservatives in them, i'm not sure if you would find them setting properly in the freezer. if you try it, let me know how it works out!

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

Well, then this is definitely not the channel for you to be watching because we LOVE it!

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

Thank you Nicole! I hope you find the process easy to copy.

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

Of course I'd love to see how it works out..post it on Facebook or twitter! Good luck!

[@shannonfassler3852]

I appreciate so much how you use all frosting on your cakes! This is something I've been advocating for a long time. I hate the look and taste of fondant and I've been trying to encourage people to use just frosting because there are so many cool ways (like this) to make amazing cakes without using nasty fondant.

[@dinahking9394]

Wait a sec she used orange instead of read soo.. Now the mouthe and cheeks look really weird.

[@margotalkie1370]

Why is everyone complaining that she's making this cake for a boy? It's not like she said girls can't like pokemon lol...get your lives together.

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

Thanks! It's so easy, you will love it!

[@KittenSinclair]

GENIUS!!! I've never seen this before! My mind is RACING!!! Thanks so much for posting this!

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

you can, but we use gel paste as the colours are more vibrant

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

I'm glad! Thanks for the support!

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

Yes, you can make it ahead of time. I would store it in the freezer, as it needs to be frozen before you put it on the cake so it comes off the paper without bending.

[@jesswizzle]

I look back at this and remember this is the video that brought me to your channel! I've wanted to be a baker ever since

[@hannahvalle7964]

I love that u reply back to people it really helps thank you :) and I love your work!!

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

I know, eh! The first time I did this technique, I totally didn't think it would be successful, but now it is one of my favourite techniques!

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

LOL....the first time I used this technique, I was a little doubtful myself. Have fun making your cake!

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

@xxbubblesxx121 yes, all you need to use for this is buttercream...just make sure you freeze in between each layer application.

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

great! i haven't tried it, and i would guess that it would work out...as long as the cake doesn't warm up....then there might be "running" where the buttercream and fondant meet.

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

I'm a teacher so I did it at school...I'm sure any printing business can do it.

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

@TheOneAndOnlyMe92 You need to reverse the image and transparency plastic make it easy to-do that. You can also use regular paper and reverse the image in your image editing program or printer options.

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

it stays in the form that you piped it. it's really great!

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

I haven't tried that, but I don't see why it wouldn't....you can put buttercream flowers onto fondant, so I assume this would work the same way. Good luck!

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

Wax paper has been successful for me as the icing sticks to it when you flip the image over onto the cake.

[@tonilancey6418]

This is awesome. I watch a lot of tutorials on cake and it gets pretty redundant, but everything on this channel is so original and amazing!!! I love it.

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

That's great! Good luck.

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

thanks! you should...it's easy and looks great!

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

Sounds lovely! Thanks for watching!

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

I haven't tried it with RI, but it probably would work. You might not need to freeze it in between each step, just let it dry.

[@swandle521]

For the contest: this was my favorite video :) I made my brothers birthday cake this way :)

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

Yup, same icing. Use food coloring gels to color the icing, not the common liquid food coloring you buy at the grocery store. There's a video on my channel on how to color icing.

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

Thanks! It's easy, and fun, so if you try it, you'll love it!

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

no problem...thanks for noticing! Many people pay no attention to the comment section and the fact that I have already answered many of the questions.

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

I don't know what you mean by baking sheet, but for this technique you need to use wax paper. The icing sticks to the wax paper, and comes off cleanly when you flip the image over. You can always try what you have available though.

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

@thefrogmorton You need to reverse the image and transparency plastic make it easy to-do that. You can also use regular paper and reverse the image in your image editing program or printer options.

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

I’ve never used store bought frosting for frozen transfers before, but I’m willing to bet that there’s something in the store bought stuff that keeps it from freezing. Homemade buttercream is what I would recommend using. It’s easy to make, we have a couple videos in our channel is you want to learn.

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

thanks! it's a fun way to decorate!

[@NickyLess]

I'm making this for my friend's 25th birthday party this year. It's gonna have Pokemon, Doctor Who and Super Mario. She's going to love it :D

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

the joy of video!

[@ashleymosley5522]

wow... you guys are so ignorant... she said it was going to a little special boy's birthday... that did NOT mean that only boy's like Pikachu... that particular cake was made for a little boy on HIS birthday...

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

Yes, it sure would!

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

I use Americolor gel paste and it has excellent results.

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

As is on the pan, I wouldn't store it like that for more than 24 hours...but if you were able to fit the whole thing in a sealed container, you could do it for up to a couple weeks.

[@CaptainSkycake]

Wow! That's like frosting MAGIC right there!!! :0

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

It doesn't need to be smooth on the top as it becomes the bottom when you flip it over.

[@katakaze]

your handwork has improved so much :)

[@genevievetarrason-fabic7494]

Thank you very much :-) Love watching your videos! I learn a lot from you! Thank you again so much!

[@Elizgrra]

Happy birthday to the special boy who's getting the cake. People calm down the person she was making this cake for was probably a boy!

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

Frosting is an American term for icing, and buttercream is a type of icing. The reason that I use buttercream is because of the high butter content. When you are needing the transfer to freeze, the butter allows that to occur.

[@craftynathan1897]

i love baking and pokemon what a great mix great job love it

[@Ocreator47]

pokemon is so cute! this is amazing.

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

you can do whichever character that you want using this same technique! have fun!

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

It's up on the channel :)

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

It has to be buttercream, or royal icing. Store bought, or any margarine/shortening based icing will not freeze.

[@icesunset84]

I thought you had distroyed it when you covered the all of your work with yellow forsting but then I understood what you were doing! great video :)

[@MelanieCramer]

Glad this video is here! I will be working on a transfer of a school mascot. Was just commissioned to do a Class Reunion cake!

[@nadauae93]

that is sooooooooo cool. and so creative. i never thought of doing that

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

@chicharitolovers14 Thanks for the subscription! We will definitely add Curious George to our list of requests...but if you cant wait, find a picture of him and just follow the exact same technique :)

[@melanielee86]

You are so talented, and genius!! Thank you so much for sharing this video. I just subscribed! :) I'm off to watch more videos!!

[@TonyCakesVlogs]

woooooow. very nice ....

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

I use my recipes, which are up on the channel for you. Good luck! I have never had a problem removing the paper from the icing. If you continue to have a problem, you might want to switch to a different brand of wax paper.

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

I can't tell you no since I don't know what your "frosting" consists of, but I know that my buttercream recipe works every time. Good luck.

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

The consistency of the buttercream depends on how much milk you are adding. If yours is too thick to pipe easily, add more milk, 1 tbsp at a time until you get the desired consistency.

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

no, it doesn't get "gooey and soft". when it thaws it just goes back to its original buttercream consistency.

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

I know! But it totally all comes together in the end.

[@Ocreator47]

oh... my... gawsh! you deserve more attention on youtube.

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

Yes, it is all butter. We have a couple of videos up on our channel for the recipe....chocolate and vanilla.

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

that's great! it's a special responsibility being a big sister. have fun!

[@bigdezol]

I was so confused when she covered the entire pikachu in icing. Then it all made sense.

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

Unfortunately no, as the icing most likely doesn't stick to the parchment. You need a bit of stick for when you turn the image over and put it on the cake.

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

You definitely do not want to leave a cake out on your counter for 2 days...especially if you are going to be serving it to other people. You will want to find room in your fridge to keep everything for spoiling. I transfer the FBT at the last moment and finish piping around it only hours before I serve/deliver it.

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

You could use royal icing instead,

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

You can get them from any cake supply store.

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

It's added! Thanks for the suggestion :)

[@nicse84]

BEAUTIFUL! So cool , i was impressed and i want to try it out...

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

Thanks for noticing :) and thanks for watching!!

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

thank you so much! and thank you for subscribing :)

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

I've never tried it on parchment paper...only wax paper....and it peels right off. Sorry to hear you're having problems....maybe try running a hot knife between the icing and the paper?? That might wreck it though :(

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

hopefully you have someone to make it for you, or you can make your own cake! we have videos on how to bake vanilla and chocolate cakes if you search the channel.

[@magicmo10]

xD This looks so much like the cake I had for my 3rd birthday xD never goes out of style :) Loving the videos :)

[@StephaanieJB]

This is so COOL !!! loved it♥

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

@Z8llama It is so easy, and you can do it with any character!

[@KakiJPN]

Very cute i LOVE your work🥺💛💛

[@beatrizdelgado2761]

Love it!! New creative ideas to design cakes. Thanks :)

[@ADAngel02]

This is so cool.. I can't wait to try this out!

[@ADDTRIALSRIDE]

omg! Thank you! I can't draw and I am not the best cake decorator- like at all- however, my son who is turning 7 wanted a pokemon cake. Well this mama is on a budget- and I found your video and I feel so saved! So I am getting my kiddo to draw out his idea cake topper (It needs Pikachu and oh mom 3 pokeballs!) and then I will totally do this transfer! I will likely just fill out around the cake with icing rather than ice the cakea huge amount ;) just so that it's not 3 pouncs of sugar ;) THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[@TurtlePal6]

That's awesome! I'm totally doing that for my birthday!!!

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

Thanks!

[@parkershaw8600]

i was just gonna say that! I might make this for my next birthday!

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

Unfortunately the buttercream wont stick to the parchment paper, so you won't be able to flip it over at the end. I recommend doing it just like it is done in the video to ensure success.

[@awkwardwolfpack4228]

i used what u showed me to make a sonic cake for my younger brother he was so happy and it turned out pretty good for my first time trying to make it

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

Yes … see the Hunger Games cupcakes video in our channel for a similar technique using melted chocolate.

[@lavenderclouds]

Cute, it looks great!

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

thanks! good luck!

[@miriam074]

You did a great job. I always wondered how it was done, thanks :)

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

You probably need to use a better quality gel paste. Try Americolor or Wilton gel paste.

[@azula295]

OMG my boyfriend loooves pikachu..this is perfect for his bday cake!!! =D

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

Yes, see the Hunger Games Mocking Jay pins video on our channel for how we did this with chocolate.

[@Cookiescupcakesandcardio]

@DrowzeeRampage I’ll add it to my list of videos to make. But, you can easy adapt the same process in the video to-do Shuckle, if you can’t wait.