How to Write on Cakes ~ AskTheBakers ~ Gretchen's Bakery

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[@mikel4510]

Ads before the ads. Typical. 👎👎

[@GretchensVeganBakery]

I rely on ad revenue as my sole source of income as I share endlessly my knowledge and professional recipes. Meanwhile all of those ads generate less than $150 a month for me ~ that's $150 a MONTH! Not even CLOSE to the cost of buying ingredients. Thanks for the support

[@mikel4510]

@@GretchensVeganBakery Thanks for your snarky reply. Your 'facts' are ample evidence you should not be showing any or, maybe, not even putting up videos. PS, you knowledge isn't that extensive and your professionalism doesn't exist.

[@cakesbysharon]

Terrific tips Gretchen! I love the idea of practicing on the cake tins first to judge spacing, had never even though of that before!

[@GretchensVeganBakery]

+Creative Cakes by Sharon Thanks Sharon! What a great #Askthebakers we had this month!

[@Valicore]

I didn't realize that there were so many little tips and tricks, and you did a really great job of explaining! I have always been a little reticent to do writing in cakes because my penmanship sucks, but I'm going to give it a try!

[@DianneRicafrente]

hi gretchen can you make a piping gel recipe thanks,,,

[@suzygeorges2379]

I been watching your tutorials for a long time , i really like your explanations , and you are always smiling, can you please send me a recipe for your vanilla cake thank you

[@GretchensVeganBakery]

thankyou! Sure thing I have several www.gretchensbakery.com/vanilla-sponge-cake-recipe/ www.gretchensbakery.com/butter-cake-recipe/ www.gretchensbakery.com/yellow-sponge-cake-recipe/

[@mariazoraiacanlas3049]

Thank you so much ms.Gretchen for that great tutorial.

[@patrickpereira4146]

hey Gretchen thanks for the writing ideas my writing improved . Can you give me some ideas on cake garnishes

[@usmansabir8918]

wow gretchen. thanks for sharing everything.

[@isabellajl1760]

Thank you Gretchen..Just what I needed

[@alenacrafford6717]

You are so good! Love watching you! Great tips! How one can make my writing as pretty as yours? Do I need to practice on printed words?

[@GretchensVeganBakery]

thank you!! and yes it is all just practice

[@olufunkeogunwole1683]

Thank you so much, ma'am. This was really good. What's the difference between print and script writing?

[@cindyboor7876]

beautiful handwriting!

[@GretchensVeganBakery]

thankyoU!

[@joycecarlisle3200]

Thank you for the information

[@kovarogers9974]

I've written on many cakes,but I've stayed away from chocolate. I think I'll give your advice a try the next time I have to write. Thanks!!

[@shelbypagan8140]

I just got hired at publix bakery and I'm still learning how to write on cakes. I'm guilty of holding it like a firehose haha.

[@aimeemorgado8715]

I am in the same boat. Got moved to the bakery because they learned I am an artist. Learning to write and pipe frosting is a whole new world! Good luck to you my frosting covered friend. Hope you enjoy the process.

[@adrianavizuet3144]

I practice with melted chocolate on parchment paper then I let it harden and take it out to place it on a cake or cupcakes

[@GretchensVeganBakery]

+Goddest Artist good idea!

[@helpfulnatural]

+Goddest Artist What a great idea...thank you!

[@katerilevasseur]

Gretchen's Bakery I also am a combo writer... I hand write with both cursive & script. Thought I was the only one...lol

[@shamalashamala5823]

Thank you so much miss 🙏🏼

[@philporsh]

very clear explanation. thanks. could you please send me the recipe for buttercream? i have not had the right consistency so far.

[@GretchensVeganBakery]

Hi Thanks, all the links are in the description below the video

[@jacquelinedouglas3483]

Very Nice, thank you 💕

[@AussieAngeS]

Great tutorial Gretchen

[@GretchensVeganBakery]

+FitAnge S thanks!

[@marknarouz4337]

Thanks very much God bless you

[@marilynmeredith9663]

You have beautiful handwriting

[@GretchensVeganBakery]

thanks!

[@AnnaBanana060498]

Question idea: what are some healthy baking ingredient alternatives and equivalents? Ex) greek yogurt

[@leftyla]

Excellent topic!!!! Ok, I gotta ask.. how would you salvage a cake in case you mess up (like a misspelling or something)? Do you just scrape the icing off?

[@GretchensVeganBakery]

+leftyla YEP! (and thanks!)

[@sanafiroz3282]

Thank you gretchen

[@joeagbe481]

Good work

[@jenyurikouth4984]

Cool work.

[@dimplepatel1900]

it's really helpful thank you very much

[@suzygeorges2379]

Thank you for the recipe

[@Olivia.S]

Wow it's so helpful. Thanks a lot!!

[@jonatv7254]

iwant to learn you a lot miss gretchen and i want to work with you god bless po phillipines

[@janw03258]

I usually adjust the tip size to the size of the cake; how much room I have to write. A really small cake or cupcake I use a #1, larger (up to a sheet cake) #2 like you do. If I have to write on a large sheet cake I go to 3 or even 4. I find it helps if you're trying to stretch out the words on a large cake. But that's just me...LOL.

[@GretchensVeganBakery]

+Jan W. yes love it!

[@HOWELLBY]

Wow! This was a great tutorial😊

[@GretchensVeganBakery]

thankyou!! :)

[@avonleanne]

oddly, i find writing on cakes the easiest out of all the decorating! i guess years of crafting helped. =)

[@kitwajames1128]

Thank you so much

[@maycaster3876]

thank so much

[@kathleenroberts6357]

idea for piping... wrap the pans in plastic wrap

[@LisaTizzard]

I spent an hour tonight practicing writing happy birthday on paper plates with royal icing... I'm getting there.... now when am I going to see a tuxedo cheesecake because that's what I wanted to make for Christmas this year but I can't find a tutorial anywhere anymore 😭

[@GretchensVeganBakery]

+Lisa Tizzard Hopefully soon!

[@sumanbarjatya934]

What should be the consistency of the chocolate

[@bess2rui]

A big thank you!!!

[@premalatha4028]

Hii Gretchen...tq for this wonderful videos#Ask the Baker's....I always have problem .. writing 😥😖😟.. sometimes it will come nice and sometimes very bad, after watching this video...I got to know where was my mistake ☺ so next time I do as what you say. Thanks again..and love you 😘

[@GretchensVeganBakery]

awesome!

[@kevinkamsonkamson2688]

Nice

[@basmahuhu6381]

Thank you Gretchen. .. how can I change the letter if I made a mistake

[@GretchensVeganBakery]

+basma huhu depends what you are writing with and ON. If its chocolate and a cold cake, you can get it off pretty easily

[@basmahuhu6381]

Thank you

[@redhotsweetpotatoe]

+basma huhu Hope you don't mind me chiming in here.... if it is buttercream frosting you can just let it crust over and lift it off with a toothpick... if in a hurry and no time to let it crust you can gently scrape it off with a tooth pick and if any small spots remain you can apply a little of the frosting used to frost the cake to cover up your mistake.

[@basmahuhu6381]

+redhotsweetpotatoe Thank you

[@heatherlavelle5550]

Hi 👋🏻 May I know what kind of buttercream is good for piping letter ? Thanks

[@GretchensVeganBakery]

I use the American, if you click the link below the video it will take you to the blog post with all information

[@gdnfbgggnhgnfgjff9266]

nice

[@meenakshinath3968]

Thanks

[@typsom]

I've been using sharpie. This is a much better way. Thanks Gretchen! my question is: what is your preferred way to flavour icings? extracts? essences? fruit? sometimes I want an icing that is really flavourful and I can never seem to get there without sacrificing the consistency in some way. what are the pros/cons of the different ways to add flavour to icing (if you've already touched on this then I'm sorry lol)

[@GretchensVeganBakery]

+Fredde jpg hahah so funny

[@GretchensVeganBakery]

+Fredde jpg and good question! Ill note that!

[@rrajivmehra]

The art of writing on cakes is simply lost in some parts of the world. The other day I went to get a cake for my brother. What the person working on the counter (I refuse to call him a baker; he should no better if he was one) did was that he just took a plastic board saying "Happy Birthday" and he stuck it into the cake like a candle. And then on a piece of wafer, he just wrote my brothers name with some liquid jam. Felt like such a rip off!

[@GretchensVeganBakery]

+rrajivmehra LOL Ive seen that too

[@christianoliveros3750]

my question is can you use apple cider to make cake?

[@PolykineticsFit]

MELTED CHOCOLATE......WHY IN THE HELL DIDN'T I TRY THAT BEFORE?? AWESOME TIP/HACK!

[@charlieway129]

sorry i'm italian your fans...you use jell-o in a video what ? thank you

[@GretchensVeganBakery]

+charlie way Hi Charlie! Im not sure what you mean but hte only time I have used Jell-O is in my whipped cream recipe: www.gretchensbakery.com/stabilized-whipped-cream-for-icing-cakes/

[@charlieway129]

yes perfect.....thank you I have in italy a market usa and sell this product in Italy. I recommend using this product in Italy for my clients. I also have many Ferrero products made in Italy can affect your work?

[@CookingwithKhaleda]

How do I cook the chocolate 🍫

[@GretchensVeganBakery]

I heat in a microwave very slowly, 15 seconds at a time, stirring more than heating, click here for more about chocolate www.gretchensbakery.com/how-to-temper-chocolate/

[@kiaa1796]

Hello! I cant find Key lime juice in Sweden, can I use "ordinary" lime juice?

[@GretchensVeganBakery]

+Kia Åkerblom fresh lime juice? yes, Key Lime juice has a more sweet taste, less acidic than regular limes though

[@MsAkerblom]

+Gretchen's Bakery thank you!

[@Jennybear-qz1jf]

In culinary school my teacher had us pipe out happy anniversary in the skinniest loaf pan ever lol it sucked! But taught us

[@suzygeorges2379]

The page is not opening for that recipes you send it to me

[@GretchensVeganBakery]

all recipes at www.gretchensbakery.com

[@suzygeorges2379]

Thank you Gretchen's

[@ronychandapilla3770]

hi Gretchen how to write on a ganache cake...??

[@GretchensVeganBakery]

same thing, just let it set first so it doesnt run together

[@ronychandapilla3770]

you know I am a beginner..my hands are shivering while writing...

[@sanafiroz3282]

First COMMENT !!!

[@danessaromero6532]

Gretchen can you up load the gender reveal cake 😊😊 i want to make my own cake

[@GretchensVeganBakery]

+Danessa Romero HI Danessa, everything has to be re-filmed, I cannot share any footage form my past life

[@danessaromero6532]

+Gretchen's Bakery 😊😊😊 i cant wait for that one 😊that was my favorite one

[@dearbhlahannon3444]

What do I use to write on fondant

[@GretchensVeganBakery]

+Dearbhla Hannon you can use the same things as I mentioned here

[@joicepatrishiya1509]

How to write with whipped cream?

[@GretchensVeganBakery]

I wouldn't do it, I would ice a cake with whipped cream, but write in chocolate or buttercream

[@juandediosmoreta9703]

I'm going to practice how to write a cake and I know how to write on cursive words.

[@ganeshragbir4265]

thanks for the tip

[@sugarcoder]

Lol...."firehose...." That is EXACTLY how I pipe. ;)

[@GretchensVeganBakery]

+SUGARCODER hahah! No way!!

[@michellelindholm2100]

How do you get moist cakes when you take out the fat, & replace it with fruit purees; when you've taken out the eggs, the milk, the butter, & replaced them all with fruit purees, flaxseed meal/gel, etc.? I'm not a professional baker, nor a seasoned home baker. I've only got a few years real baking experience, & my gluten-free cakes are not coming out moist, never mind fluffy. Hah!! They are edible, & sometimes even tasty, but just not moist, fluffy, bouncy, & what so many people are looking for in a cake. I will, no matter what, if at first I don't succeed, try, try again, but still....if you have any answers or suggestions for how to achieve moist & fluffy in a fat-free, gluten-free, vegan cake, please do tell me.

[@swetasmani]

Michelle Lindholm you could try flavouring the cake with a syrup after it's baked- use a juice or flavoured sugar syrup itself which compliments your cake and frosting flavour

[@michellelindholm2100]

Like soaking it with a simple syrup before I frost it?

[@KR-vm6es]

oh boy it's going to be the most difficult thing for me😣

[@juandediosmoreta9703]

I guess it right.

[@juandediosmoreta9703]

I know how to write words on the cake.

[@juandediosmoreta9703]

I believe you Gretchen.: )

[@jackiecopeland5894]

Hey Gretchen; Need your help. I just sent an E-mail to Patreon. U just sent me your Nutella Kiss cookie to watch. It showed everything but it. Can u help me out here? Thanks.

[@GretchensVeganBakery]

+Jackie Copeland Hi jackie the video was not uploaded properly, Im having some issues getting it to work. Sorry for the confusion, as soon as I get it to upload you'll be notified again

[@jackiecopeland5894]

Thanks for letting me know.

[@maulidshabel2944]

so

[@aleena587]

3:34

[@dusanpustavrh5423]

6th cimment 😂😂

[@jeysonguerrero9829]

Quick question.. How come there are so many videos of you shooting guns on youtube lol is it a hobby?

[@GretchensVeganBakery]

+jeyson Guerrero That's not me! LOL there is another Gretchen Price and yes apparently it is her hobby!

[@joeagbe481]

Good work