This Koala Bear Cake Was Fun (And A Little Stressful) To Make!

[@velrinepalmer9982]

Great effort. Much patience displayed.👍😃 V.Palmer

[@SuzanSueNaka]

The way I smiled when I saw the thumbnail

[@KarolynsKakes]

Awwww Suzan! Thank you my dear! 💜

[@veronicastephens5408]

"IDC what mistakes you make, you're amazing! Love your NJ girl..🐨💜"

[@KarolynsKakes]

Love youuuuuu!

[@babigurlgapeach]

Ms. Karolyn, you be doing your thang!!!🎉 BEAUTIFUL

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you BabiGurl! I appreciate you! 💜🙏

[@kellycypert7836]

My heart went out to you in this video because i know what’s it’s like to disappoint and then get another try. YOU TOTALLY REDEEMED YOURSELF. this cake is adorable! ❤

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thanks Kel! She said this was her favorite cake I ever made for her, so it made me feel SO much better 💜🙏

[@jenniferfoster8692]

I really enjoy how you show how to fix the oops moments in decorating. I know you really worked overtime on this one, with the other kake on your mind. It is just adorable, he is so stinking cute . You always say your better at 2D, but this design shows you rock them both.

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thanks Jen! I can do 3D bears and 3D Elmo / Cookie Monster pretty good because they are basically the same process. All my other 3D stuff is sub par LOL! But I appreciate you 💜💜

[@jenniferfoster8692]

I don't believe any thing you set your mind to is Sub Par lol.@@KarolynsKakes

[@louiselemon9717]

Absolutely @jenniferfoster8692

[@bernadettebeesley3885]

A few years ago I did a Koala cake for my granddaughter. I was fine with it and she LOVED 🥰 it. However, I wish I would have seen this video first. Loved this design. You do amazing work! So glad your customer was happy with it! ❤

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thanks Bern! I appreciate you!

[@tiffanyvm7156]

So obsessed with your videos.. i stg idk how you don't have millions of followers

[@KarolynsKakes]

(Ross Geller voice) Thhhhhhankkkkk youuuu! LOL! Maybe one day I'll get there 🙏

[@louiselemon9717]

I know, she should have. She is definitely the hidden gem!

[@janfleetwood8146]

The Koala bear is so cute. I really like the 3D leaves, it added so much depth to the design. GREAT JOB as always!!

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you honey! 💜

[@edithramirez8457]

Wooow!! Thanks for show the reality of what happens in the process of decorating a cake, and because is you end up been fantastic cake 👍🏻😘👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@mommabakez]

😂 You had me cracking up when you said this ain’t no snap crackle n pop!!! 🤣🤣.. I ❤ the cake design especially the buttercream texture top tier, the 3D cake topper super adorable😊

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thanks girl, I love the little crispy bear! He's just as cute as the others! 😂😂

[@arlissastinson9530]

Super cute. You made that Koala Bear look easy

[@KarolynsKakes]

It's on the simpler side, the hardest part would be to get the body parts to the right proportions. It gets easier with practice!

[@lorrainehicks9172]

I love when you show the real cake decorating process and how things can go wrong and how to fix them. Your judgment was spot on with removing the fondant stripes and using the impression mat. Love the buttercream fur. I've only seen fur made by covering the object in fondant and taking a small star tip and twisting it in the fondant. To make fur. Thank you for sharing and keep on caking 💜

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thanks girl 🙏 This fur technique is so quick and easy! And it looks more real than fondant.

[@amandawelsh6608]

I love the koala! I know you dont like to do 3d decorations and I struggle with them as well. But I will definitely be trying the buttercream "fur" technique. So smart and seems like a much more approachable technique than covering a 3d figure with fondant! Thanks for sharing your talent and knowledge!

[@KarolynsKakes]

It really is super easy and much faster (and less stressful) than covering it with fondant!

[@soniahewitt587]

Well done Karolyn!

[@cherylthompson9438]

Another informative and entertaining video!! Hats off to you, Karolyn! You make it all look so easy.

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you so much!

[@louiselemon9717]

She does😊

[@carolmeakins3578]

Lovely tutorial. Thank you x

[@felicitykenter7748]

You're so creative. I love watching your videos and I like that you showed not everything goes to plan. Thank you for sharing this video 😊 cute Koala 🐨 from an Aussie 🇦🇺🦘

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you Felicity! 💜🙏

[@louiselemon9717]

Beautiful cake!! I am so glad that you walked us through the area's that you didn't like by explaining why and how you fixed it. I never thought to use a coffee stir straw & now I will in the future. Thanks Karolyn❤

[@KarolynsKakes]

I got you girl!! 💜

[@chellesweets8666]

Love how u did those leaves..the cake is simple and sleek.. Turned out great😁

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thanks Chelle! 💜🙏

[@Hooch737]

Absolute piece of art! Redemption😆 even if you are an Eagles fan. Go Big Blue😎

[@KarolynsKakes]

Heyyyyyy we can still get along right?! 😂

[@traciw71]

Great Job! All of my cakes with have to be gifts LOL I will not be able to handle the stress.

[@KarolynsKakes]

LOL I feel ya girl!

[@N1CKY9891]

Beautiful 😍 love watching your videos.

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thanks so much 😊

[@sophiedillon]

I mean it is gorgeous x

[@marlettamcclain1950]

Super, super cute.

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you! 😊

[@imnazabdeen8061]

What a lovely cake .. Thank you very much for showing how to fix when it goes wrong.. when you removed the fondant the frosting was not ruined at all omg. You made it look soo easy.. 😅 love you ❤🎉

[@KarolynsKakes]

That's because I put the cake back in the refrigerator and didn't take the fondant off until the cake was cold and solid again! Love you back 💜

[@imnazabdeen8061]

@KarolynsKakes won't the condensation and ruin the cake

[@debtink5756]

Thanks Karolyn I absolutely love this cake but OMG that was some work

[@KarolynsKakes]

Yes it was! Thank you Deb 😊💜

[@elizabethortiz7740]

It's so cute. Love it. It could be easier to make the Koala out of a bear. cake mold.

[@KarolynsKakes]

That's a great option too!

[@sophiedillon]

This cake is gorgeous I’m so happy you got it better , , karolyn when stacking do you always leave the boards on the first tear I know you explain a lot I promise to buy you a coffee soon as I get my head tiger

[@KarolynsKakes]

Yes! There is a cardboard circle under all of the upper tiers. That circle sits atop the straws and prevents the cake from collapsing.

[@cdv706]

Another stunner ❤❤❤❤

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you!

[@sweetmimisestscha]

I love it! ❤❤❤❤

[@Carolina-ex2zb]

I'm making my own wedding cake and have learned so much from you. Tylo's is a game-changer and the Great Value shortening with the butter in the American buttercream game-changer Galore

[@KarolynsKakes]

Yessss!! You'll never go back once you try it! 🙌🎉 And congrats honey!

[@Carolina-ex2zb]

@@KarolynsKakes ty so much I just love your channel❤

[@sophiedillon]

You’ll be making flowers in no time x

[@KarolynsKakes]

Maybe! 😂

[@Mairiain]

I've had some airbrush color that was a greyish-brown going on but had a PINK undertone once it sat for a few hours. So stressful!

[@KarolynsKakes]

It's THE WORST!! Especially since I never had an issue with this color!

[@sineadakina272]

Thank you for all you do to help us cake makers out!! Do you always send cake pictures prior to pickup/delivery? Is that how you’ve always done it? Wondering if that’s something I should start doing.

[@KarolynsKakes]

You're welcome my dear! Yes, I like to send a picture the evening before pickup. I've spelled names wrong and made other mistakes and that gives me time to fix it. It doesn't happen a lot, but I like to have the time to change it if needed. And I find that a lot of customers want to see it when I finish!

[@sineadakina272]

@@KarolynsKakes makes sense!! I always finish my cakes too late in the evening before pick up to send pics 😂 going to have to adjust cause I think my customers would appreciate that also!

[@molove3408]

Great job

[@hanginwithwilliam]

I absolutely love it! But how do you record your cake process? Tripod?, camera person?, ect....?

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you! I have a ring light that holds my iPhone. And I use iMovie on my Macbook to edit.

[@hanginwithwilliam]

@@KarolynsKakes Awesome, well you do an awesome job. I have recorded a few things but find it difficult when trying to record putting eggs in the bowl, ect. I've been watching too much Barefoot Contessa. 😂

[@YTMusic24]

Gread ❤

[@benkagreek]

Your fondant colors are so perfect! Do you just use Americolor gels? Or do you customize your colors. If, you do customize your colors any tips?

[@KarolynsKakes]

I always do a little mixture of colors to get the right hue. I mainly use Americolor, but also use Wilton, Sugarflair, Chefmaster. The light green is a little leaf green and a little golden yellow. The dark green is leaf green mixed with a little yellow and a little black. The brown is Chefmaster Buckeye brown with a teeny bit of green to cancel the pink hue in the brown. The grey is super black with a teeny bit of gold to cancel out the purple hue. I hope that helps!

[@LisaBrown-w2n]

Absolutely beautiful 😍 how long does it usually take to decorate the cake?

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you! This one took a while because I kept messing up. It was about 8 hours just to decorate. I'll try to remember to include that info on future videos!

[@caiotorro8961]

@1:10 hilarious. 😂

[@KarolynsKakes]

Nothing wrong with the Crispy Rice Bear! 😂😂

[@kgill2811]

Beautiful cake!!! Have you tried using your cricut to cut out fondant letters?

[@KarolynsKakes]

I got a cricut like 15 years ago when they first came out and it SUCKED. I know the new ones are better, I gotta get one soon!

[@louiselemon9717]

I watched the video on icing images about cutting the fondant letters & interested in trying it.

[@kgill2811]

@@KarolynsKakes please do a tutorial once you get one!!!!

[@victoriasmith2965]

I have a really weird question ... I airbrushed a full cake once with a blue color. And then when I blew my nose it had blue !!!! Please tell me I'm not the only one that got airbrush coloring up their nose! Has this ever happened to you? I wonder if I stood to close or something

[@KarolynsKakes]

OMG it happens all the time! 😂😂 If I have to spray a lot, I'll put a mask on to prevent that from happening!

[@МаргаритаТэтчерова]

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