How to Fill and Stack Cake Layers | Cake Basics

Learn how to fill and stack layer cakes using two different methods: one for more stable fillings like buttercream, and another for less stable fillings like chocolate ganache, salted caramel, jams, and lemon curd. See the full tutorial on my blog here: sugarandsparrow.com/fill-and-...
Vanilla buttercream Recipe: sugarandsparrow.com/vanilla-b...
Chocolate Ganache Recipe (cool completely and whip to create filling consistency): sugarandsparrow.com/ganache-d...
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[@bonniedavis2407]

Thanks a bunch for this..I bake and do cakes all the time and just needed to see the great way of putting cakes together.. Happy Baking🍰😊👍🏽🍰

[@HomeCookingJourney]

You are amazing at making cakes looks super delicious! 👍

[@SugarandSparrow]

Thank you so much!

[@camilleredrick6527]

Your videos are so helpful! 💗

[@SugarandSparrow]

Yay, Camille! Happy to help!

[@simone9754]

Always a pleasure watching your videos , very informative thank u ... ummm am I seeing a baby bump 🤩

[@SugarandSparrow]

Thank you so much! And yes that is a baby bump you're seeing :) so exciting!

[@simone9754]

Awesome a huge congratulations all the very best... little baby sparrow will be enjoying all those sweets things your making ☺

[@JavariasTestKitchen]

Creating the dam seems a very good technique 😍 Whitney do you ever trim the sides of your cakes? I've seen some people do so

[@SugarandSparrow]

Thanks! I don't trim my cake sides (have never had the need to)

[@JavariasTestKitchen]

@@SugarandSparrow thanks just saw people do so and i thought you're the best person to ask :)

[@awakenthegoddess1491]

Can you do a tutorial on that cake decor! It was so pretty.

[@SugarandSparrow]

Hi there! You can learn how to make that cake at the end of the video by following the rest of the cake basics videos, particularly the How to Frost a Cake with Smooth Buttercream and How to Add Sprinkles to a Cake: kzbin.info/aero/PLdDsumpRkc8n2xS6qfdsqGJ-DaiZBxply

[@awakenthegoddess1491]

@@SugarandSparrow Okay, thanks

[@user-le6nz7rc9h]

Hi! My cake is sliding on my turntable when I'm trying to ice it. Do you stick the cardboard to the turntable?

[@solangeincolor6271]

Hi thanks for sharing, how tall is 1 layer of cake?

[@laurenparis5050]

How would you suggest filling a cake with jam and stopping it sliding when you apply final layer of buttercream?!

[@SugarandSparrow]

Hi Lauren! After filling the cake with the buttercream dam method shown in this video, you'll want to crumb coat the cake and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes to let everything firm up before applying the final layer of frosting. The crumb coating process will help create a firm foundation for that final layer and stop the cake from sliding around. Here's a video that shows you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6SpkKugq7d9msk

[@AlaannMG]

♥️✨

[@LL-jx7sx]

Do u the sponge recipe?

[@kayloulou7448]

How many cake tins and sizes required for this size cake please 😊

[@melainaserve4140]

if it bad to put two layers of the ganache or is that took much?

[@SugarandSparrow]

I don't think it would be too much! I have definitely filled all of the layers with ganache before!

[@teleijacianne6998]

Hey girl is it possible to make a 6 layer bottom tier and a 3-4 layer top tier ? 6inch on 8inch

[@SugarandSparrow]

Absolutely! You'll want to do a double barrel method for the bottom tier though, just for extra support. I don't have a tutorial on that but here's a good one that shows the method: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2bIZXWtiNt8sLM

[@elizabethzerck2164]

How much ganache would you make for a 6 inch 3 layer cake? And what is the best consistency

[@SugarandSparrow]

If you're using the ganache as a filling, this recipe will be enough as-is: sugarandsparrow.com/ganache-drip-cake-tips/ let the ganache cool completely, then whip it in your stand mixer for about 4 minutes until it's fluffy and stable enough to be used as a filling.

[@katiecherry5488]

What size cake are you using? I’m having trouble with my cakes feeling sturdy

[@SugarandSparrow]

Hi Katie! I'm using three 6 inch layers here and that's what I use for the majority of my cakes.

[@nanettewilson7876]

Could I add a bit of lemon curd to this .

[@SugarandSparrow]

Hi Nanette! You can certainly use lemon curd as a filling. Since it's a thin consistency, be sure to use the method in this video that explains how to pipe a circle of buttercream around the edge and filling the center in with filling. It will be more stable this way.

[@poodlepup1]

hi .. from Australia... hope you reply..... i have to ice and fill 4 layers x 9" cakes.. for a baby shower.. it will be red velvet cakes with a vanilla buttercream icing and filling... is your icing strong enough to hold up 4 layers? and how much of the buttercream do i have to make????? many thanks...

[@SugarandSparrow]

Hi Christina! Yes, my vanilla buttercream recipe is sturdy enough to fill and stack 4 layers. I would make double this recipe to make sure you have enough: sugarandsparrow.com/vanilla-buttercream-recipe/

[@poodlepup1]

@@SugarandSparrow hello... thank you for taking the time to reply to me.... and will give it a try... first time making this type of icing... :)

[@tuckyshop]

You didn’t use dowels? Do you recommend them? Because I would prefer not to use them

[@Rololoby-rt5jo]

Is it sponge or mud?

[@bjg972]

How would you transfer this onto another larger cake board ?

[@bjg972]

I mean how would you adhere the two boards ?

[@SugarandSparrow]

@@bjg972 I place a piece of packing tape on the larger cake board and then transfer the cake onto that so the board underneath the cake adheres to the tape. Hope that helps!

[@bjg972]

@@SugarandSparrow thanks for responding and yes actually that does help ! Do you know if this would be stable enough for transporting g ?

[@SugarandSparrow]

@@bjg972 Of course! Yes - the weight of the cake helps press that cake board onto the tape on the larger cake board and keep it in place. After placing it in a box it will be perfect for transporting

[@bjg972]

@@SugarandSparrow awesome you’re a lifesaver. 😭😭

[@jackies.8732]

Do you have the recipe for the cake for this recipe ?

[@SugarandSparrow]

This one is my vanilla cake recipe: sugarandsparrow.com/vanilla-cake-recipe/ but this method would work for any of my cake recipes, which are all here: sugarandsparrow.com/category/recipes/cake/

[@yanthramez5777]

@@SugarandSparrow do you have a prefer brand of sifted cake flour? Or can use just all purpose flour?

[@activelegend4232]

My Daughters name is Sparrow

[@zainabjamalabdulkarim9001]

Looks delicious, could you please provide the cake recipe?

[@SugarandSparrow]

Hi there! There are several recipes in this video. You can find all of my cake recipes here: sugarandsparrow.com/category/recipes/

[@creepyteachers01]

Was this 6 inch cake?

[@SugarandSparrow]

Hi there! Yes, it's a triple layer 6 inch cake

[@dangerousgaming1562]

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