In this Project, Pretty Witty Cakes' tutor Makiko Searle shows you how to make a set of breath-taking Temari Cakes.
Temari is a thousand year old craft from Japan. The term “Temari” is used to describe a round ball that was traditionally used as a toy for children to play with.
The amazing Makiko Searle has created a special “Temari” cake based on these balls which offers something exciting and new to as an alternative to wedding and birthday cakes.
What you will learn
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This class is all about learning to perfect a perfect and beautiful spherical cake. During the class you will learn:
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What kind of cake to use for Temari Cakes and how they are prepared to work with. You will work with real cakes in class and also with dummies so you can experience the techniques used on both.
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How you fill a Temaki Cake with buttercream and a filling such as jam;
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How to create a perfect sphere from cake;
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How to properly cover a sponge using buttercream without losing the shape or ending up with buttercream everywhere!
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How to prepare the fondant ready for paining;
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How to perfectly cover your cake with marzipan and how to finish with fondant for a flawless finish;
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How to create a shimmering finish which doesn’t dribble!
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How to decorate a Temari cake with piped royal icing to create delicate and intricate designs;
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How colour and design changes the look and feel or a Temari Cake
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How to properly transport Temari Cakes without damaging them.
During the class, you create 9 Temari Cakes designs - all unique and showing you a different style. Of course, Maki will be there to help and guide you as well as answer any cake related questions you want to ask! You can ask questions under the video or in the
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Materials
We sell much of the equipment you use in the Project in the Pretty Witty Cakes'
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. To see a full list of materials used including quantities of fondant and cake sizes, click on the Materials tab.
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