How I Decorate A $1600 Wedding Cake | Transporting A Heavy Cake

In this video, I will show you how I build and decorate this beautiful wedding cake. Some of the techniques you will learn are: how to make fondant drapes, how to wrap ribbons evenly around the cake, how to transfer a pattern to buttercream and fondant cakes and paint them gold. I will also take you on my delivery so you can see me set up the cake at the venue. Big wedding cakes can be a little stressful, especially if you have to deliver them in the warm months! This is a voiceover tutorial, so I have more detailed tutorials linked below in the description.
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VIDEOS I REFERENCED:
AMERICAN BUTTERCREAM - • How To Get White Butte...
REFRIGERATING CAKES - • Cake in Refrigerator -...
FREEZE AND THAW CAKES - • Don't Frost Frozen Cakes!
HOW TO FILL CAKES - • How To Fill Cakes | Th...
ICE SMOOTH BUTTERCREAM CAKES - • Smooth Flawless Dark B...
MAKING MARSHMALLOW FONDANT - • Help! Why Does My Mar...
STACKING CAKES - • Cake Stacking | The Ba...
COVERING A CAKE IN FONDANT - • Don't Be Scared Of Fon...
DIFFERENT SIZES AND HEIGHTS OF CAKES - • Round Cake Portion Siz...
PRICING YOUR CAKES - • How To Price Your Cake...
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• How I Decorate A $1600...
0:00 Intro
1:06 Prep the Fondant
1:34 Drapes
6:30 Ball Borders 1
7:25 Paint Flowers Gold
8:24 Blue Ribbon 1
10:54 Brooch 1
11:34 Stack
11:58 Flowers on Cake
12:23 Swirl 1
14:40 Gold Swirl
15:32 Blue Ribbon and Brooch 2
17:20 Cover Top Tier in Fondant
17:47 Swirl 2
18:12 Stack
18:37 Ball Border 2
18:58 Straws in Top
19:10 Remove Top from Board
19:35 Gold Swirl 2
19:41 Ribbon Borders
20:21 Delivery Kit
20:43 Deliver and Setup
23:34 Final Thoughts

[@KarolynsKakes]

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[@brandihathaway5408]

Ok seriously, I'm NOT a cake decorator, or a cake anything, and I can not be the only one fascinated by Karolyn's videos lol

[@KarolynsKakes]

You're adorable, thank you Brandi! 😊💜

[@Mrsborniiwin]

True talk. I love her spirit!!

[@user-or7ie8wz2z]

Merci pour le partage, c'est incroyable le travail de décoration. Je constate que le cake design est complètement différent en Europe. Merci on apprend également à travers vos techniques et votre façon de travailler outre Atlantique ❤

[@lawana960]

Me too! I was fascinated by the process. I never make cakes

[@generationcountry]

I feel like I'm a professional cake decorator from watching her, when in reality, I've made one or two cakes with any decorations at all!! 😅

[@tnh4235]

People just don’t realize how much time & work go into making a beautifully detailed cake. That is why cakes are so expensive!

[@cherylcobern4483]

This is one of the most beautiful cakes i have ever seen.

[@KarolynsKakes]

Cheryl! You're too sweet, thank you!💜

[@cherylcobern4483]

@@KarolynsKakes its true.. u are very talented. Ur welcome.😊

[@Lucky4991]

As a home cake decorator myself I completely agree with you not doing more than you can handle. I only do five tiers max as well! Otherwise I’d have to have a walk-in fridge and a company van…

[@GiftFromGod4U]

I am CERTAIN they didn't mind the cake dowels. WHATEVER you have to do to KEEP making your AMAZING DESIGNS!!!! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@juliahelland6488]

Great tutorial! 👏I was holding my breath when you carried the cake to the car and then into the venue. 😬You are one strong gurl! 💪 💯❣️

[@hamidehorra4849]

We love her! She is so humble and honest and a pro. Thank you Karolyn, your so awesome! Hello mom! ❤️

[@KarolynsKakes]

You're so sweet, thank you honey! 💜🙏

[@lorrainehicks9172]

Absolutely gorgeous wedding cake. I love the design you created. I can't believe you were able to lift that huge cake.lol Great job.Thank you for sharing and keep on caking 💜

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thanks girl! This is where lifting weights pays off 😂

[@user-fb4sb1zi8g]

Love how organized and precise you are. Lots of great tips! I’m an amateur baker and very all over the place and don’t measure things or anything besides ingredients lol and it would make it a lot quicker and easier if I did.

[@sherrytruitt1028]

I don't do cakes anymore. I have mobility probs so, when I did flowers I made drop flowers. If I still did cakes, I definitely would buy pre-made.💜 now when hubby wants a cake, he doesn't care about decorated cakes. He just wants cake and frosting.

[@mlw1700]

I appreciate your measurements and precision. I doesn't seem like many cake decorators show that, but it's so important.

[@annedeverani3789]

very humble honest and creative. . she is a great inspiration to a simple homebaker like me ...and her outspoken mindset gives me so confident to go ahead

[@KarolynsKakes]

I love this so much! 💜💜

[@ForGoodnesSake]

😍🥰 what a gorgeous cake! The bride and groom definitely picked the right baker! So much detail! You rock Karolyn!! I learned so much from start to finish...even a delivery! 😃 I'm so grateful to you for sharing this with us. Your mom did a great job filming, invite her to say "hi" one day soon. We'd love to meet her. Remember it's CAKE, have FUN!! 🥳

[@KarolynsKakes]

Ang, you're so sweet. Thanks girl, I'm happy to help! 💜🙏

[@mymai5859]

Stunning! I loved your gymn protective gear for muscle care. Well done!!!

[@lindap9079]

Hello, This is my first visit to your channel. From one decorator to another, you did a Beautiful job! My favorite way to make balls that are uniform is to roll out a snake consistent in diameter. Then cut that snake in equal lengths that will yield the desired ball diameter.

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you Linda! Someone just said the same thing to me yesterday, so I'm definitely going to do that. I appreciate the tip! 😊🙌

[@sweetea7035]

Delivery and set up is always SO SCARY!!!

[@KarolynsKakes]

It's one of the worst parts of this job!

[@sweetea7035]

Terrifying!!!!

[@stephanieprice8247]

First of all, gorgeous cake! Secondly, the skewer method for the blue ribbon-brilliant, as well as imprinting the design to pipe! When I have to make fondant balls I make a snake of fondant then divide into equal sections to make sure they are all the same size. Thanks for another VERY informative video!

[@velrinepalmer9982]

Gorgeous Karolyn.Detailed instructions. Patient teacher. Excellent demonstration, delivery and set up. Much learned and appreciated.👍 Velrine Palmer

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you Velrine, I appreciate you!

[@HopesMomE]

Girl...I cannot believe you are carrying these cakes?! You are amazing and/or nuts! 😂❤️ Instead of buying you coffee we should all be chipping in for a rolling cart. Another few years you might need it! 🙏❤️

[@KarolynsKakes]

You're adorable! 😂😂 I lift weights so I can lift cakes! 💪

[@HopesMomE]

Knowing what it would take to make a cake like that...I'd have trouble lifting a piping bag when done! 😓😛You go girl! ❤️ You're awesome! I have so many of your videos saved to my cake playlist! I agreed to do a wedding cake in August and it will be you and me. Cause with all your great instruction you are going to get me through it and hopefully get it delivered.... successfully?! I'll be doing some pumping myself to lift three tiers 💪, but I think I will still take a cart! 🤔 😂❤️

[@nikki-marie5395]

Cart cart!!

[@justindrake00]

I LOVE full length cake vids! Looks beautiful

[@KarolynsKakes]

Yay! Thank you! 😊

[@lagcraig62]

Beautiful cake Karolyn! And yes I can relate with the time and heaviness of cakes. I workout 6 and 7 days a week with strength training so I can carry heavy cakes. We don't just do cakes, we power lift so we can carry them too! 💪 🤣🤣🥰🥰💞💙💙

[@KarolynsKakes]

Yes! I seriously wouldn't be able to do something this big if I didn't lift regularly! 💪

[@TheSmallestCat]

You are such a nice, fun & genuine person!!

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you honey! 😊

[@eringobraugh24]

I love everything about this tutorial… thank you!! It’s so exciting to leave a venue with a masterpiece like this.

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thanks Erin! I appreciate you!

[@heatherware8206]

Yoour not

[@Royalcakes22]

You did a good job

[@heidililly8496]

Absolutely gorgeous work, Karolyn! 💕💕💕

[@beingtribal1320]

I love your videos Karolyn!! Thank you so much for sharing the details and your humor! I appreciate you so much!!

[@maggieburris1081]

Phenomenal cake! I live in such a rural area. Nothing is 5 minutes away, lol. So I try not to take orders over 3 tiers. This cake is fabulous. Thank you and thank you Karolyns mom 😉 for another great tutorial.

[@KarolynsKakes]

Good call on that one, I would stick with 3 max as well! And I'll tell mom! 💜🙏

[@jeanetteferrer7077]

Great job. Beautiful

[@BP-kg7ti]

Love your honesty about your flowers, great tutorial.

[@ruthnodecker7759]

Amazing Karolyn!! I loved this so much. Watching your videos is my therapy😀 and your mom did an amazing job filming!!

[@georgettesegura9517]

I always enjoy your videos. Soooo Helpful!

[@cristetabacsa939]

Watching from Philippines.. perfect Bravo..

[@lindahickok5536]

Gorgeous gorgeous! You have to be proud of your work.

[@josephlewis3150]

Absolutely gorgeous

[@eileenmurphy2019]

Absolutely gorgeous!

[@speedylegs3]

That was a lovely cake and definitely one I want to make .

[@cindythornton5659]

Thank you! I love watching your videos❤️

[@margiemayhew5214]

BEAUTIFUL Wedding Cake.

[@jennypetrakis8934]

Congratulations, beautiful work,👏👏

[@molliejonte2732]

Beautiful! Great job!!

[@patrickmungai9505]

This is a great wonderful lesson for me, God bless you

[@nnekaeuchariaogbonnah1473]

Wow! this is wonderful. Thanks for sharing.

[@AliciaRodriguez-to4tz]

This cake is so beautiful!

[@bettyflow2643]

Love it,,, the color nice,,,just mild,,❤️

[@madelinemercado6850]

GORGEOUS❤️❤️❤️ thanks for sharing

[@reneeshellman6840]

So very beautiful Karolyn.

[@arlissastinson9530]

Wow!! Simply amazing 🥰

[@michellethompson1071]

Really beautiful wedding cake, you should be so proud of yourself! The weight of the cake must of been so heavy! Well done! And where would we be without mums!💕 great video,really enjoyed it.x

[@KarolynsKakes]

I'm so grateful for my mom! Thank you Michelle 💜🙏

[@beatriceloayza7502]

Just beautiful work

[@lindahickok5536]

Beautiful! Thank you for sharing.

[@rdhelg56]

Wow you are Amazing!❤

[@vidhyakrishnan5528]

I'm Dhanalakshmi from India I am learning to your video because I just started the cake shop now so very useful for your video thanks for you and your family.

[@KarolynsKakes]

You're welcome Dhanalakshmi! I'm so glad this is helpful for you 💜🙏

[@chamilaperera7160]

What a beautiful wedding cake …… absolutely gorgeous Karolyn. Learning so much from your videos. ❤️🤗

[@KarolynsKakes]

Chamila, thanks girl! I appreciate you!

[@stephanieverzola9097]

You did Amazing job! Good job 🎂❤️

[@brendastephens1295]

Beautiful

[@conniegray3272]

Wow! Gorgeous!

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you! 😊

[@sarahknobel8908]

Thank you so much for posting! You are simply delightful and talented!

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you so much!

[@sarahcosta4882]

That cake was beautiful!!

[@widalysgonzalez1770]

As always, beautiful cake!

[@Mrsborniiwin]

Thank you for sharing Karolyn. God bless😘

[@wine-not-whine8391]

Beautiful cake! You are always so happy and bubbly! Always love your videos!

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you! 😊💜🙏

[@theresar9056]

Wow, just wow!!! You’re amazing and I learn so much from you. I was anxious to see what mold you were going to use for the pearl boarder, but no, you rolled all the balls by hand. Love, Love, Love this cake and I really love your tutorial. Oh, and by the way, you are STRONG!!! That cake alone was heavy, not to mention with all the fondant. Awesome!!! Thank you for this tutorial!!

[@KarolynsKakes]

Yesssss girl! You're welcome! I was so relieved once it was delivered, that thing was stinkin HEAVY!!

[@theresar9056]

@@KarolynsKakes bravo!!! 😃😃

[@thebitewithcraigandtess3623]

Great video as always and oh my goodness that's how you can protect yourself from future aches and pains. Thank you Karolyn and to your mom.

[@laurazeller2014]

Wow, that cake is amazing! Beautiful job!

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thanks Laur! 😊

[@cenaidarodriguez8070]

Such a beautiful cake

[@lindahickok5536]

Good muscles! Mom thanks for helping your daughter. You are awesome!

[@jannesmith3874]

Your mom did great!!! Beautiful!!!!!!

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you Janne! 😊🙏

[@KimmiePatts]

You. Are. Amazing! I'm just getting in to decorating cakes and I love your techniques. I'm getting ready to order some supplies and it's nice knowing I can get those flowers from Amazon. I love making roses so I definitely won't need them. Any who. Thanks for the tutorials. You explain things in ways that us beginners can understand. 👍

[@KarolynsKakes]

I love this Kimmie! Sometimes I feel like I over-explain, but I know that when I'm a beginner at something, it's frustrating when they skip over important little details. I'm so glad you're enjoying my content! 😊🙌

[@kellymelendez6440]

Amazing, helpful, fun and informative video! Your mom did great too!

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thanks Kel, I'll let her know you said that 💜🙏

[@teresamatt2386]

Wow you’re amazing!! Thanks for share

[@Christelsview]

Beautiful! I love how you take us from beginning to the end of the order.

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you Christel! Glad you like it!😊🙏

[@hellenzelaya3338]

Gorgeous cake!!

[@journeytravelers5420]

Beautiful cake , bless you

[@connieedwards8321]

OMG!! This is a beautiful cake!!! I am in awe!! I'm a new subscriber!

[@KarolynsKakes]

Awww Connie, thank you!😊🙌

[@lisaparcels5863]

Just beautiful! I can see why the bride was so happy. You are great at educating your followers. Thank you and your mom for all you do!!❤

[@KarolynsKakes]

You're so sweet Lisa, you're welcome honey!😊🙏

[@sherrytruitt1028]

That's a beautiful beautiful cake!💜💜

[@JORGESANCHEZ-of1zn]

I love your videos and how you explain everything, getting straight to the point. Awesome tutorial and beautiful cake. Great job. Wanda from Tampa Florida

[@KarolynsKakes]

Wanda! Thank you love! 😊🙏

[@cherylmcmillan1257]

WOW!!! Beautiful!

[@daisybutler3498]

You did awesome job

[@velrinepalmer9982]

Excellent job Karolyn! Loved and appreciated the demonstration u did in every in every step in compiling , and delivering this beautiful cake.Much learned.Thanks. Hard work pays off!

[@KarolynsKakes]

Glad it was helpful!

[@thecupcakelady2014]

That is beautiful! Thank you for sharing it with us. ❤️

[@KarolynsKakes]

You're welcome love, glad you enjoyed it!

[@cindyjernee3181]

That's amazing!!!!❤❤❤

[@katb5567]

Such a gorgeous cake! I love it even more coz it’s got my favorite blue on it. I can’t even imagine how heavy that must’ve been but WOW! Such an amazing job on it! I hope some day soon I can decorate cakes just like you 😊

[@KarolynsKakes]

You're on your way! Thank you love 😊🙏

[@karenyocom6665]

Thanks so much!! You make it look so easy, but I know it's not. Great video. Enjoyed your explanations.

[@KarolynsKakes]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MilkasSweets]

It was gorgeous, I loved it

[@lizzytown7186]

I'm just in awe of your amazing skills & talent! Just outstanding! What a beautiful cake! Lots of hard work! Also depending on venue & how far to deliver can be most welcome if nearby! This hot weather has proved a nightmare to so many bakers! Love watching your videos karolyn! Fabulous! 👍😁💕xx

[@KarolynsKakes]

Lizzy, thank you!! Delivering big cakes is so stressful. I wish they were all 5 minutes away! 😂

[@theloveleebaker]

That is beautiful!!

[@leeanngoode846]

Your mom is awesome and she did a great job! I think it must be so special for her to be with you through the process ♡ Gorgeous kake! You're simply incredible 😘

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thanks girl I appreciate you! ☺️

[@adelacetina100]

Gorgeous thanks 😊

[@brendacruz721]

Thank you so much for sharing!! I've learned a ot !! 😌 God bless & remember,,, stay calm and bake on !

[@KarolynsKakes]

Yessss girl!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@susanowens6393]

Your cake turned out beautiful

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thanks so much 😊

[@MultiGemgirl]

Beautiful cake. You are so inspiring

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thanks so much 😊

[@belindadeas1974]

WOW!!!! I LEARNED A LOT. THANK YOU. BEAUTIFUL 💗

[@KarolynsKakes]

Yay!! Glad it was helpful!😊🙌

[@egrace138]

Youre amazing 😻

[@elizabethortiz7740]

Cake look beautiful.

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you 😋

[@rubyc.4311]

This cake is gorgeous! I love how you precisely and carefully decorated this cake.

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you!

[@SugarSugarCreek]

I think we can all agree how adorable she is, especially the way she smiles and holds her hands in each intro. 😊

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you my new favorite person! 😂💜🙏

[@marshyburrows1094]

Stunning 😍

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you! 😊

[@barbarawren4731]

Such a Gorgeous cake! You are an amazing decorator…

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thanks Barbara! I appreciate you 😊🙏