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What is the difference of fondant and gum paste?
Gum paste is said to roll out thinner and easier than fondant. Fondant in usually used to cover a cake and gum paste is used to make decorations.
What supplies does one need to start out in cake decorating?
A good selection of cake pans is crucial, as are decorating bags and a large assortment of decorating tips. If one is planning on using fondant, cutting tools will be needed and if one will be creating gum paste flowers then molds will need to be purchased as well.
Are gum Arabic and gum tragacanth the same?
No... Gum Tragacanth is used to make a paste that can solidify into very realistic flowers, and give cake decorations a very subtle, finished look. Gum arabic is used to make an edible glue for cake decorations.
Is cake decorating an art or hobby?
Cake decorating is definitely a form of art. Like an artist, the cake decorators medium is cake, fondant, gum paste and more. It is in fact, a more tricky art medium than let's say canvas & paint (no disrespect to artists, just to illustrate that edible art can be a lot more volatile depending on weather, humidity, altitude & more).
What should you use to make a star on top of a Christmas tree on a cake?
You can color gum paste yellow, cut out a star, and allow it to dry for a few days. I don't know if your cake is 2d or 3d, but if the star needs to stand up, you can put a skewer in the middle of the gum paste before you leave it to dry. Then you can just poke the skewer into the cake to make the star stand up. If you want a gold star, you can leave the gum paste white and paint the star with a combination of vodka and gold luster dust.
Do they make cake flavored gum?
No, but they should!
Do you recommend any great cake classes ?
First of all let me say that I've seen some of the most beautiful cakes ever on this website!!! I know how to bake a cake but what I'm really confused with is how to master decorating such as with gum paste, fondant, how to make a real looking purse out of cake etc. Did most of you have any formal training such as cake courses etc. or did you plan old teach yourself through trial and errror. Could you guys please lend any insight.
What is gum paste?
It depends what the gum paste is made of. Technically, it's edible, but it tastes disgusting and dries rock hard. You're better off saving a gum paste flower or figure in your china cabinet as a memory of the special occasion.
How do you use baking soda to dissolve gum?
Make a thick paste with baking soda and water, and smooth it over the gum.
What is flour paste for cakes?
Flour Moulding Paste is a specially formulated sugar paste made of sugar with the addition of edible gum. It is also commonly known as gum paste or petal paste.
Do the cakes from ace of cakes taste good?
It does not taste good because it is made mostly of gum paste.. It does not taste good because it is made mostly of gum paste.. There not all made of gum paste
How can you use gum Arabic in baking a sponge cake?
add 2 tea spoons of gum Arabic powder to make a small sponge cake (6 eggs). Add the powder to the dry ingredients. It will help the cake to rise and will add natural soluble fibre to your cake.
