Jan 29, 20172 min
Updated: Apr 17
Cake design consistency is needed when producing more than one cake with the exact design. For example corporate cakes as gifts for special occasions or festive seasons. When producing several cakes which looks identical, degree of design dificullty must be kept in mind throughout the design planning stage. By using templates and moulds, uniformity in cake design can be achieved.
We will look at ways to use template to ensure consistency. To obtain a template, you could search for a suitable free printable image online, buy an image online, or hire a designer at fiverr.com. Adjust it to the needed size and print it. The above image has been modified after printing.
Transfer it to a cardboard for easier handling on fondant and gives it a better life as it will be reused many times. Use this concept for all popular designs especially cake for birthday themes, football themes, etc.
Placement of the template on a rolled-out fondant which has been imprinted using an imprint mat.
Endless possibilities using cutters and any fondant tools.
Another example of using paper templates on wafer paper. Draw and cut out blossom shapes traced from cutters. Place together a maximum of 4 wafer paper behind the template while cutting. Too many sheets will make it difficult to cut the curve part. Freehand cut "V" at the petals to turn them into cherry blossoms.
To curve the flower, press the middle of the wafer paper onto a wet tower. The wetness will soften the paper and make it flexible.
Dry the wafer paper flowers wet side up on a drying foam. Attach dragees by brushing with glue gum.
Attached everything onto cake with either glue gum or royal icing. The plaque is by using a mould, with the Chinese characters meaning "Prosperity for the Whole Family".