Cute Chubby Giraffe Cake Tutorial | How To | Cherry School

[@beckyb7422]

LOOK. AT. HIM! 😍😍😍 Sorry I caused all that smoothing! (although I'm not really because he was awesome 😂) Really enjoyed watching him come together 😁 x

[@Cherrycakeco]

mwahhaha no the smoothing was my fault for just butchering the covering process HAHA So glad you liked him xx

[@beckyb7422]

😂 I burst out laughing when you cut the big chunk off the board. Always amazes me how you just fix things! I'd have probably cursed and started again😂😂 x

[@Cherrycakeco]

I know right, what.the.hell was I even doing? I cut it, saw it and was just like....?!?!?!!?!?! LOL

[@beckyb7422]

😂😂😂

[@marjanyd2234]

Hbd Becky. Your cake. Aaah was perfect. 😍😍😍😍

[@alisonscurr4395]

I am in love with this cake. Love the tutorial. I also want to mention I have seen many tutorials on how to make the board look like it has grass on it but this is by far the best. Thank you for continuing to teach all your followers. Hope you had a nice break in your caravan and it was 100% better than your last muddy one.

[@Cherrycakeco]

Awww thank you! hahaha yes MUCH better holiday! xx

[@suzannessweetkitchen6266]

You are SO talented!!! You make it look easy. I love watching your videos, thanks for sharing. Make it a great day!

[@Cherrycakeco]

Aww thank you so much xx

[@candicegilkison6355]

Covering the dowel with bubble tea straws is genius! I hate messing with plastic wrap so will def use this! Love your work so much, you are amazing 🤓

[@Cherrycakeco]

Awww thank you so much! Glad it was useful for you xxx

[@MarjoryLoebe]

You’re so insanely talented and creative - thank you as always for sharing your gift with us all

[@Cherrycakeco]

Aww thank you! x

[@CakesbyLynz]

He is so cute. Such a lovely cake. I love the finished cake with the little gecko and his cute glasses.

[@Cherrycakeco]

Aww thank you!

[@melodypetry-johnson2309]

I have never gotten my joins that smooth!!! Amazing

[@Cherrycakeco]

Thanks! Sometimes its just down to the paste and how soft it is :D x

[@themosscottage]

Excellent as always Tracey, you always make it look so easy. Love your tutorials. X

[@Cherrycakeco]

Aww thank you!

[@michelleavery6143]

Giraffes are my favorite and this one is so cute!!! Love it!!!

[@Cherrycakeco]

Aww thank you!

[@shamenaamado715]

Amaizing tutorial probably one of my favourite cakes you've made, although so many options that is the cutest giraffe I have ever seen xx

[@Cherrycakeco]

Awww that's lovely thank you!

[@dijones2441]

Hes absolutely gorgeous 😍💐😘

[@Cherrycakeco]

Thank you!

[@christinegriffiths936]

I love him x

[@Cherrycakeco]

Thank you!

[@prabirsaha4055]

Mind blowing! I dream of creating your kind of cakes, someday! Hats off to you!

[@Cherrycakeco]

Aww thank you!

[@THATSCAKEABLE]

Gorgeous as always! Thank you Tracey giraffe 🦒 🍒

[@Cherrycakeco]

Thank you so much!

[@natemr4482]

Beautiful work the giraffe cake is really good and cute 🦒🦒🦒🦒🦒

[@Cherrycakeco]

Thank you! x

[@lagcraig62]

So cute! Lovely tutorial 👌 ❤

[@Cherrycakeco]

Thanks!! xx

[@paulaalexander8379]

What a super cute cake. You make carving your cakes look so easy , this is deffinatley something I find tricky, I always end up with a lop sided cake !!!!!!. I think he'd look good in a top hat and tails, or a swimsuit with a colourful rubber ring and a little duck.!!!!!! Your Giffard is very cute , your cakes always look like they are super too, I just them them all. Take care Tracey. Xx🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗 Thanks for the tutorial really enjoyed watching.🤗🤗🤗🍒🍒

[@Cherrycakeco]

Thank you! ha ha yes sometimes its hard to see the actual shape until the ganache is on! Oh my goodness a little swim ring would be so cute! xx

[@Matthewlovescats20]

I thoroughly enjoyed that video. I love your accent so much too, so natural and you don't talk loads of waffle...🤗🌷🧁

[@Cherrycakeco]

Awww thank you! So glad you enjoyed it :D x

[@helenevans2861]

Absolutely amazing as always, you never cease to amaze me xx

[@Cherrycakeco]

Thank you Helen! x

[@debbiehargreaves3380]

Awww 🥰 he’s adorable Tracey, I had to look up ossicones too when I made a (much) simpler giraffe cake!

[@Cherrycakeco]

Thank you so much! ha ha yes, much better than saying 'nobbly bits' LOL

[@oliveoil5045]

Cute cake you make it look so easy ❤️

[@Cherrycakeco]

Thank you!

[@mirtacardozo859]

Fantastic job !! As always you make it look so easy ! Love your work 💕greetings from Chicago 🤗

[@Cherrycakeco]

Thank you so much!

[@michelle_mitch_p]

Super cute. You really make me want to reopen my bakery business. I still do my regulars cakes but I really miss it creating everyday. Well now I live it through you. Your incredible ❤️❤️❤️

[@Cherrycakeco]

Awwww thank you! Maybe make something once every other month 'just for you' to be as creative as you like! x

[@michelle_mitch_p]

@@Cherrycakeco i like that ideas. I still have the kids cakes to make. Next week I have a pool table to do xx

[@nicoleszuckerwerk]

Awwwww 😍😍😍, ist die süß 😍. I Love it 😍

[@Cherrycakeco]

Thank you!

[@Warning203]

Super cute

[@Cherrycakeco]

Thank you!

[@Chastella]

Super cute!!😍☺❤🍒

[@Cherrycakeco]

Thank you!

[@marjanyd2234]

Hard to make😍😍😍😍 👏👏👏👏👏👏 my says i will add a tree while the giraffe is eating it🤣

[@Cherrycakeco]

Aww a tree is a fab addition!

[@sarahmiles7688]

He’s so cute, and thanks to your easy to follow tutorial can easily to be turned into other ideas too!!! Thanks as always Tracey, #cherrybrigade 🍒

[@Cherrycakeco]

Thanks! Yes can see a few cute swans with this!

[@lolomaqbool]

Super cute 😭♥️♥️

[@Cherrycakeco]

Thanks!

[@marwagh7414]

Love your work 😍

[@Cherrycakeco]

Thank you so much!

[@paulapatterson1471]

Super cute...You make it look easy. Makes me think that I could maybe attempt a 3D cake one day. 😂 🍒❤️ xxx

[@Cherrycakeco]

Thanks! He's much easier with a poly head! x

[@alisonratcliffe4345]

Sooo cute! 😍😍

[@natemr4482]

🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@Cherrycakeco]

Thank you Alison!

[@MWalker09]

So so cute!!!

[@Cherrycakeco]

Thank you!

[@JayTeaFromTheVenus]

sooo cute!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Cherrycakeco]

Thank you!!!

[@fe2677]

Fantastic tutorial !! Please may i ask how big is the polystyrene ball used for the head? Many thanks...Fe x

[@pampamperingskitchen6621]

Love it

[@Cherrycakeco]

Thank you!

[@siyanasayid]

Unbelievable talent 👏 you make it look so effortless! Is there anyway of avoiding elephant skin on fondant im having such a problem with that thank you x

[@Cherrycakeco]

Thank you! Yes, sometimes it can be just down to the brand! Try a different brand of paste first to see if it makes a difference. Sometimes it can also be caused by rolling out on too much icing sugar (drying the paste out) or working with it too slowly (so it starts firming up before you've finished) xx

[@naomiomi7340]

@@Cherrycakeco was it Renshaws pre-coloured yellow you used? You also never cease to amaze me. Please could you do a vid on your creative process and though process of ideas and planning how to do a cake, especially a cake like this.

[@Cherrycakeco]

@@naomiomi7340 Yes Renshaw's pre-coloured yellow mixed with a little white couture (just to take the edge off the yellow a bit) I often mix these pastes together to get my own shades :D Sure! I shall add it to the idea list :D xxx

[@naomiomi7340]

@@Cherrycakeco thanks 🤣

[@siyanasayid]

I think i defo used too much icing sugar literally like loads! Lol well I now know not to do that again, I never thought this could be a reason why, thank you so so much!!! If you get a chance would love to see a vid on pricing would be very much appreciated xx

[@reallyfijateperocomocono1131]

What kinda fondant do you use it looks so easy to hide the seems and the chocolate paste you make your own or what brand is it. I’m new on here and the way you made this cake just floored me! Amazing

[@Cherrycakeco]

Awww, well welcome to the cherry brigade! Make yourself comfy :D On this particular cake I used Renshaws yellow, but feel free to always check the description box under each video as I often use different materials for different jobs and they are always listed there :D Thank you for the lovely comment :D x

[@whittniestroud1193]

Awesome job!!!!! I have a question, if you are making a vanilla cake instead of a chocolate, what would you use in place of the chocolate ginache? Thank you!

[@Cherrycakeco]

Still ganache! Can't go wrong with chocolate :D xx

[@stephbrookes8986]

Firstly amazing cakes you make....secondly how long in advance would you make the cakes?

[@Cherrycakeco]

Thank you!!! If I have a Saturday morning collection I will start Tuesday. I have a video on my 'working week' which will show you the process I go through :D x

[@stephbrookes8986]

Brill ill take a look...another question i find when i bake the cakes i get quite a thick crust around the cake is there a way you could recommend to stop this so i can just use the sponge as a naked cake

[@Cherrycakeco]

Hi Steph! Yes you can add wet baking strips around tin to slow down the baking process for the sides. This will keep them lighter - some people like to use wet newspaper or teatowels, or you can buy 'proper' ones online. It can sometimes depend on your oven though, I have a double oven - both different types. The same recipe, in the same tin will yield different results - one always with a darker crust! I tend to trim my cakes though and end up cutting the majority of it off x

[@stephbrookes8986]

Thank you, ill give it ago just wanted it as a classic victoria sponge just need to find the balance then so i dont have to trim it😁

[@parispeacock7747]

Love this, although it gave me flashbacks to the 3D pikachu cake I made my friends boy and the yellow icing i had to manipulate around his big fat round head and body, u made it look easier tho as always. U did make me laugh in this one lol x

[@Cherrycakeco]

hahahaha odd shapes are always hard to cover xx

[@AshA-im5ch]

What is the diameter ofvthe styrofoam ball

[@amirahammani8275]

I am the first

[@lorrainehicks9172]

I'm a KZbin watcher could you make me a cake with purple in it somehow and send it to Levittown Pennsylvania USA LOL if only you could I'm dying to try one of your cakes keep on caking