Attempting CAKE Trends- BUTTERCREAM Origami Cake!
TLDRIn this video, the host shares their passion for origami cakes, which are modern, bold, and edgy. They explain the challenges of making such cakes traditionally with white chocolate ganache, which is expensive and not everyone's favorite. To overcome this, they attempt to create an origami cake using buttercream instead. The host has already prepared a creamy, fridge-stiffened buttercream, dyed yellow to match the flowers and with a hint of blueberry flavor from freeze-dried fruit powder. They describe the process of making the cake, including the creation of a pattern for the origami effect, and the meticulous folding required to achieve the desired look. The video also includes a segment on the host's new cake decorating course, which covers everything from design to execution, and the importance of using the right tools and techniques. The final cake is a tall, visually appealing creation with a dark purple and yellow color scheme, and the host is excited about the ability to customize flavors with buttercream. They conclude with a taste test, praising the combination of chocolate cake with a subtle blueberry note.
Takeaways
- 🎂 The baker loves origami cakes for their modern, bold, and edgy appearance with textured surfaces.
- 🍫 Traditional origami cakes are made with white chocolate ganache, which can be expensive and not everyone's favorite.
- 🌟 The challenge is to create an origami cake using buttercream instead of ganache to allow for more flavor customization.
- 🧁 A creamy and stiff buttercream is prepared, dyed yellow to match the flowers and given a hint of blueberry flavor for a unique taste.
- 🌈 The cake's exterior is designed to be moody with dark purple and yellow colors, symbolizing a bright and cheery outside with a 'dark soul' inside.
- 📈 The baker has overcome a fear of tall cakes and now prefers them for their modern, elegant, and trendy look.
- 🛠️ The origami cake is constructed using a technique that involves cutting and folding paper to match the cake's height and then applying it to the cake.
- 🍰 A special buttercream recipe is used that hardens in the fridge, allowing it to hold its shape and fill the cake's intricate grooves.
- 👩🍳 The baker emphasizes the importance of recipe testing and learning from mistakes to achieve a perfect buttercream texture.
- 📹 There's a humorous mention of the baker's cat, Archie, who doesn't enjoy film days and prefers to stay away from the action.
- 📚 The baker mentions a new course for learning cake decorating, from basic skills to becoming a 'Buttercream Queen', available at the icingartist.com course.
Q & A
What is the main appeal of origami cakes according to the speaker?
-The speaker loves origami cakes because they are modern, bold, edgy, and have a unique texture.
Why does the speaker decide to use buttercream instead of white chocolate ganache for the origami cake?
-The speaker chooses buttercream over white chocolate ganache because chocolate is expensive and difficult to work with, and not everyone enjoys the taste of white chocolate.
What color did the speaker dye the buttercream to match the flowers?
-The speaker dyed the buttercream yellow to match the flowers.
How does the speaker enhance the flavor of the buttercream?
-The speaker enhances the flavor of the buttercream by adding freeze-dried blueberry fruit powder, which gives it a purpley-blue color and a hint of blueberry flavor.
What is the speaker's approach to the cake's exterior and interior color scheme?
-The speaker wants the exterior to be bright and cheery, while the interior has a dark soul, reflecting a moody contrast between the outside and inside of the cake.
Why did the speaker previously avoid making tall cakes?
-The speaker avoided tall cakes due to a fear of them falling over and being structurally unsound, as they did not have the right recipes or knowledge on how to properly structure them.
What is the speaker's opinion on the final height of the origami cake?
-The speaker loves the final height of the origami cake, as they find tall cakes to be modern, elegant, and trendy.
How does the speaker ensure the smoothness of the cake's surface?
-The speaker ensures a smooth surface by making a single pass and focusing on the tops to get them perfect, understanding that most cakes will have decorations that cover minor imperfections.
What is the speaker's process for creating the origami pattern on the cake?
-The speaker uses a ruler to create lines spaced about an inch apart and then connects them diagonally to create a pattern. They then fold the paper over the ruler to create the origami effect.
Why does the speaker believe their buttercream recipe is the perfect one?
-The speaker believes their buttercream recipe is perfect because it is easy to make, butter-based, hardens up in the fridge, not too sweet, and has a nice flavor balance. It also allows for the design to be more flexible and mimics the texture of ganache.
What is the name of the new course the speaker is promoting for cake decorating?
-The name of the new course is 'From Basic to Buttercream Queen', which is available at the icingartist.com course.
Outlines
🍰 Origami Cake Challenge with Buttercream
The speaker expresses their love for origami cakes, which are modern, bold, and edgy with a unique texture. They discuss their previous experience with origami cakes made using white chocolate ganache, which they find expensive and not always enjoyable. The speaker challenges themselves to create an origami cake using buttercream instead of ganache. They have already prepared a yellow buttercream to match the flowers and have a blueberry freeze-dried fruit powder for additional flavor. The process involves crumb coating the cake with the same color and folding the 'origami' layers. The speaker also talks about overcoming their fear of making tall cakes and the improvements they've made in cake structure and design.
🎨 Crafting the Origami Design
The paragraph details the process of creating the origami design on the cake. It starts with cutting paper to match the cake's height and marking lines an inch apart. The speaker discusses the use of a ruler to create folds and the challenge of ensuring the lines align properly. They mention using a butter-based buttercream that is softer to mimic ganache and how this design would not be possible with ganache. The speaker also talks about their ASMR moment, the camera angle, and the importance of filling all the grooves of the cake with icing. They express excitement about being able to customize flavors with buttercream and the need for touch-ups after refrigeration.
📚 Reflecting on Cake Decorating Journey and New Course
The speaker reflects on their journey in cake decorating, acknowledging the struggles and mistakes made in the past, such as brown edges, lack of structure, and poor buttercream texture. They have developed a system to create consistent, beautiful cakes and are excited to share their methods. The speaker announces the launch of their new online course, 'From Basic to Buttercream Queen,' which covers design processes, recipes, tools, and techniques for creating beautiful cakes. They encourage viewers to sign up for the course and provide a link. The paragraph concludes with the speaker expressing their love for the origami cake, especially with the customization options for flavors using buttercream, and thanking the viewers for watching.
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Keywords
Origami Cake
Buttercream
Silicone Mold
Ganache
Texture
Freeze-Dried Fruit Powder
Crumb Coating
Cake Structure
Cake Decorating Techniques
Online Course
Flavor Pairing
Highlights
The presenter loves origami cakes for their modern, bold, and edgy look and texture.
A challenge to create an origami cake using buttercream instead of the traditional white chocolate ganache.
A homemade creamy buttercream is used, which stiffens in the fridge, dyed yellow to match the flowers.
Innovative use of blueberry freeze-dried fruit powder to add a unique flavor to the buttercream.
The cake's flavor is described as elevated compared to traditional ganache-only origami cakes.
A technique for achieving a moody, dark purple and yellow color scheme for the cake's exterior.
The presenter's preference for tall cakes over short and stumpy ones for a more modern and elegant look.
A discussion on the importance of cake structure to prevent cakes from falling over or being wonky.
The process of creating the origami effect on the cake using paper templates and a ruler.
A humorous moment where the presenter jokes about their cat's dislike for film days.
The presenter's realization that they can customize flavors more easily with buttercream than with ganache.
A detailed explanation of the presenter's perfected buttercream recipe that is not too sweet and has a good flavor balance.
The presenter's excitement about sharing their cake decorating skills and techniques through a new online course.
The successful result of the buttercream origami cake with a discussion on the final taste and appearance.
A call to action for viewers to sign up for the presenter's new cake decorating course at icingartist.com.
The presenter's reflection on their personal journey and the evolution of their cake decorating skills over the years.
A final verdict on the cake's taste, confirming that the blueberry and chocolate flavors work well together.