Viral Burn Away Cake/Fire Cake Full Tutorial - Tips for Success

Hi, my name is Sharon. I’m gonna show you how to make this viral burn away cake trend that’s super “hot” right now. Other names for this cake: Burn away cake, burn cake, fire cake, or burn and reveal cake
You just need to have 4 major things. You need wafer paper, an icing sheet, a cake to decorate, and a lighter. It might seem like you need a degree from Hogwarts to do but it’s actually a very achievable technique. This is a really fun cake to make to give people the illusion of magic
Here is the written blog post for those that want to read:
sparklecakerie.wordpress.com/...
Edible Icing Sheet I recommend(bottom image):
amzn.to/42oQxHr
Edible Wafer Paper I recommend (top sheet that you burn):
amzn.to/4981sba
(this was the only one I could find on amazon is 0.30mm but should still work)
www.icingimages.com/wafer-paper
(if you want to order in bulk, this is where I usually purchase my edible paper and ink)
Cake Decorating Tools:
Cake turn table: amzn.to/3HXLYKN
Cake turn table (with spatula and icing comb): amzn.to/3Ss7v2Q
Cake turn table (spatula, icing comb, piping bags and tips): amzn.to/4bBjDr5
Having a decorated cake is the obvious part. The key to this burn away cake trend is to have your base image as an icing sheet and your top image that you burn, wafer paper.
I’m going to show you how I decorated this cake and give you 4 bonus tips on successfully creating a magical burn away cake. You’re welcome :)
0:00 Intro
0:09 Example Burn Away Cakes
0:33 Quick tips and cutting heart shape in cake
1:10 4x Burn Away Cake Tips
2:45 3x Speeds for how long it takes to burn
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[@JustinTorrento]

love it. thanks

[@themysteriousone33]

Came from Ann Reardons video after seeing your fantasic Gojo cake 😂 I love how transparent you are about the trend!

[@GiftFromGod4U]

You said EVERYTHING in ONE VIDEO that I have gathered from SEVERAL videos! 💯💯💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@sparklecakerie]

awww yay!! Hope it was helpful with everything you needed to know to make your own burn away cake!! :) let me know if you need any help~

[@joker99gaming2]

can i use rice paper substitute wafer sheet? It's work?

[@anitabhavnani2687]

BEAUTIFUL ❤😊

[@sparklecakerie]

Aww Thank you! 😊

[@hearttoheart1184]

U mean u can put the cake w/ wafer paper in fridge and it will still work?

[@Bitesbybianca]

LOVE

[@sparklecakerie]

ILY2

[@seeyasha7691]

Hi!! Can i use sugar paper instead of wafer paper in both layers??

[@sparklecakerie]

hihi! if by "sugar paper" you mean the icing sheet that I used in the video for the bottom image (the revealed image after burning the wafer paper), then I don't recommend burning the icing image as it didn't burn the same way and not as nicely as the wafer paper does since the icing image sheets tend to be thicker and are also made with different ingredients not making it "burn away cake" - friendly. If you don't want to bother with having 2 different sheets on hand, I recommend that you have wafer on top to burn and wafer on the bottom (just remember wafer is thinner and also a bit more see through compared to icing sheet). Hope that helps!

[@edp9811]

Doing the double layer burn away, do you just not double up the icing in between the two rice paper sheets?

[@sparklecakerie]

Hii! thanks for your question! :) Yes you can totally double up the icing in between the rice paper sheet whe doing the double layer burn away like the example video my cake artist friend did. So basically you would have your base layer image, frosting border, then first wafer image, then another frosting border, and then final wafer image and final frosting border to hide the edges. Done!

[@milkbillingswortous]

to get the sheet, am I meant to print it myself, or can i order it?

[@sparklecakerie]

Hihi!! If you have an edible image printer, you can prepare it yourself but you can also totally order the sheets :)

[@WowCakes02]

Can we use glossy paper print instead of iching sheet

[@sparklecakerie]

hi there! glossy paper print as in from a regular printer type? I haven't tried it but if you plan to use it as your bottom image, I image that the grease wouldn't seep through the image since it's glossy but you have to make sure that the manufacturer for your ink is NON-TOXIC. If it's for an order, you'll have to remember to tell the clients to remove that image as well before eating since it's non toxic. If you mean to burn instead of the top wafer paper, I don't recommend it LOL!

[@sparklecakerie]

hope that helps! :)

[@kayafaye4156]

Hi! I’m looking to make this cake however my concern is does it end up tasting burnt?

[@sparklecakerie]

Hi! That’s a great question. You might smell the smoke a little from the wafer burning but not a lot, I barely smelled anything personally but for someone sensitive to smoke, I would be careful. As for taste, since it’s only the top layer, you can easily just scrape it off, no problem ! It doesn’t make the cake itself taste burnt unless you eat those small pieces directly

[@dapurmommyvee6491]

Can you tell me, what paper do you use

[@sparklecakerie]

The top is wafer paper from edible image paper companies like Icing Images, Paper2Eat or you can find on Amazon, about 0.25-0.27mm thick and the icing sheet is also from Icing Images or you can find from Amazon. Hope that helps! 😊

[@muhammedrihan5567]

​@@sparklecakerie can you give the link?

[@sparklecakerie]

very good point, thank you for bringing that up! here are some links on Amazon if you have an prime for free shipping: Edible Icing Sheet I recommend(bottom image): amzn.to/42oQxHr Edible Wafer Paper I recommend (top sheet that you burn): amzn.to/4981sba (this was the only one I could find on amazon is 0.30mm but should still work)

[@azuquitabella2534]

Is there a way to avoid all the little burnt piece of paper this on top of the cake?

[@sparklecakerie]

Hi~ unfortunately I haven't figured out a way yet...I was wondering that too but since the wafer paper is literally being burned, it seems bits get left behind..hmm the only thing I can think of top of my head is that you should just make sure to scrap off those pieces before serving. If you come up with somethings genius to avoid that, I'd love to know! :)

[@Bakedflourr]

Can i use butter paper?

[@sparklecakerie]

hi! if the butter paper you have is wax lined, I don't recommend it because the wax will burn and smell terrible! I accidentally used waxed paper instead of parchment (uncoated paper) and it smelled like burnt rubber when I baked with it. I have heard that there are some brands that can be used for baking so it may also depend on the brand and then in that case, you could probably burn it but I haven't tried that so not entirely sure. I don't imagine that the waxed paper would be able to hold ink properly either. If you do get a chance to try it though, let me know how it goes! I'm very curious now because that's a good question haha

[@_0jy942]

Hi ! Can I use l creamcheese + butter cream ? No only butter cream🤔🤔

[@sparklecakerie]

Hi there! Yes you can~ to be honest, I prefer cream cheese frosting anyway but for the sake of the video since most people would decorate in buttercream, I used that. With cream cheese frosting though, you have to be careful because it has more moisture than buttercream so I wouldn't leave the cake full assembled with the edible images on for too long in case it melts. You might be able to get away with holding it in the fridge overnight assuming that your fridge humidity level is not high and your cream cheese frosting recipe is not too "wet" . Hope that helps and let me know how that goes...very curious!

[@_0jy942]

Thank you for answer😆 I will try it and report back to you when the wafer paper arrives. Have a nice day!

[@sparklecakerie]

yay so excited to find out how it goes for you! You should be able to use wafer paper on the top and bottom of the cake. I just like how it looks to use icing sheet on the bottom for the image reveal but the wafer should definitely be on top for burning :)

[@cristinac9444]

Hi there! Thank you for your work to share with us ! Can I have your recipe from the cream you used, thank you so much

[@laurenhathaway496]

What if you don’t want to invest in edible ink? Can you just use edible pens to write on the edible paper?

[@sparklecakerie]

love the thrifty-ness! that's a good question if you only plan to do this once since a printer + paper would probably cost over $300+ . What you can do is order it from someone that provides the custom edible images. Etsy has plenty of people who can provide that for you OR you can do what you mentioned. Purchase the edible images (I have links to amazon that you can get) and then use edible pens to draw/write your own. The color may not be as clear as printing it and you have to be careful not to over color one area on the wafer people because it can dissolve. Practice on a few sheets of wafer/icing sheet first but theoretically, it should definitely work because I've done something like that before when I needed the lines to be bolder so I drew over it with an edible ink marker. You can even get food coloring (I recommend gel for more potent colors) and use a paint brush to "paint" on the edible papers. hope that helps! :) have fun~

[@laurenhathaway496]

@@sparklecakerie yes printer, ink and all that is pricy. yes it does help! Thanks so much!

[@sparklecakerie]

Thank you for taking the time to ask ! It helps me put the viewer in mind for future vids ~ it’s too bad I can’t just edit and re-upload this vid with answer to your questions but maybe I’ll do that in a blog post instead ! 😊

[@sparklecakerie]

Hope you have fun with it !!✨

[@sarahakbar9763]

But I heard that if you put wafer paper in the fridge to chill it gets ruined

[@sparklecakerie]

My fridge runs on the dryer side so I don't have this issue with wafer paper or icing image on non-wet icing like swiss meringue but that's a great point! If you plan to make a burn away cake for yourself, then you can check the humidity level in your fridge with a humidity meter. if you don't have then another way to know is if you leave a piece of fondant in the fridge. If the piece of fondant gets sticky then it's likely your wafer would have the same problem and therefore the time you can chill will have to be shorter ~ If the fondant piece ends up being dry (or dry-er) then you should be able to safely chill your cake with the icing sheet and wafer without it "melting" into the frosting or from humidity in your fridge. If this is for an order, then I recommend making sure you have enough space between the image and the edge/border of the cake so when it burns, the frosting that melts doesn't end up covering the message underneath. You can also opt for a crusting buttercream type instead like American style buttercream to avoid putting it in the fridge so you can make the cake ahead of time. Again, just make sure you have space between the border and the text you want to show underneath. Hope that helps! :)

[@torbear8383]

382 to like

[@yayam7788]

You speak weird. Hard to understand. Because distracted with your style of talking.

[@BichTede]

Is English your native language? If not, that's explains why.

[@NellenelleForSure]

Had to thumbs up as soon as I saw Gojo

[@sparklecakerie]

I see you’re also someone with sophisticated tastes😘 LOL

[@NellenelleForSure]

@@sparklecakerie Haha, the fact he would def respond in the same manner just sent me. I'm trying this burn away cake this year for my big brother's bday ✨ THANKS FOR THIS VIDEO

[@sparklecakerie]

hehe you're very welcome! hope it helps and happy decorating!! lmk if you have any other questions about it :)