In this cake decorating tutorial, I demonstrate how to create a pretty under the sea themed two tier cake decorated with fondant shells and gorgeous toffee / sugar glass shards. So so simple and so sweet!

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In these video tutorials, I normally use Bakels Premixes to save on time.
(Bakels is a bakery grade cake premix. Another great one is Allied Mills)

If you prefer to bake from scratch, I do have a range of awesome cake recipes here which convert to cupcake recipes very nicely too.

MUD CAKE:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtwQGuukPdQ&t=3s

WHITE CHOCOLATE MUD:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D383Zj_9uE0&t=11s

CHOCOLATE BUTTER BASED CAKE:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FV47F4qtBeE&t=4s

RED VELVET BUTTER BASED CAKE:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwXparFWFpw&t=401s

VANILLA BUTTER BASED CAKE:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mb7dzqxnl0k&t=6s

I use these butter based cakes above because they are sturdy under fondant and stable at room temperature, as are the muds.

SOFT SPONGE CAKE:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDhEe8Z_SwI&t=17s

AMERICAN BUTTERCREAM RECIPE:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLFQmnNtc8k

FOR THE SUGAR SHARDS / TOFFEE:
200 grams sugar
50 grams water

Mix the two in a saucepan over medium high heat. Dissolve sugar and allow to boil. Stir the pot occasionally (you will want to stir by circling the pot rather than using a spoon. It is incredibly hard to wash dried toffee off of a spoon, believe me!)

Sit and stare at your sugar for 4 to 5 minutes until it turns a golden colour, stirring the pot occasionally. (I mean it! Sit and stare :) she turns ugly quickly if you're not too careful). Once golden, remove from heat and allow to settle for half a minute or so. Pour over aluminium foil that has been sprayed lightly with vegetable oil.

I let mine sit there for about 2 minutes before I started to pick them off and shape them. Be weary of how hot they may be though! Use gloves if you have to in order to protect yourself from the heat.

Thank you guys for watching! I actually had a dream that I made this cake last night, and when I woke up I was on a mission to get it done today haha. Success :) and finally a little something different and fresh to what I normally make. Thanks again for tuning in! Until next time xxx

With love,
Rosie


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