Sugar Paste a cake PERFECTLY! | Cupcake Jemma

Sally promised and has delivered. Many of you ask for tutorials on a foolproof method on how to cover a cake in sugar paste/ fondant, and here it is. We've also thrown together a cute, simple, clean decoration design that will elevate your cake and make it look super professional.
Are there any other sugar paste techniques you'd like us to cover, let us know in the comments below 👇🏼
You'll need approximately 2.5kg of sugar paste/ fondant to comfortably cover and decorate a 3x layer 7" round cake. Plus food colouring paste/gel of your choice.
CHOCOLATE CAKE:
3x 7" Round Cake Tins
435g Plain Flour
460g Caster Sugar
80g Cocoa Powder
1tsp Bicarbonate of Soda
1/2tsp Sea Salt
4 Eggs
300ml Coffee (cooled)
300ml Buttermilk
260ml Vegetable Oil
METHOD: • The Ultimate Cookies &...
VANILLA BUTTERCREAM:
285g Unsalted Butter, Softened
1/4tsp Sea Salt
450g Icing Sugar, Sifted
1/4tsp Vanilla Extract
1 1/2tbsp Whole Milk
METHOD: • Buttercream Masterclas...
WHITE CHOCOLATE GANACHE:
300g White Chocolate
100g Double Cream
METHOD:
• How to Make White Choc...
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[@kates7277]

It may be dark outside here in Western Canada (8pm) but Sally is the sun shining in my living room! ☀

[@DenisRyan]

West Coast Best Coast!! High five, fellow PNWer!

[@kates7277]

@@DenisRyan YASS! High five back from Victoria :)

[@DenisRyan]

@@kates7277 Mainland BC, here! Enjoy the fine weather predicted for the weekend!

[@mindfulbaking]

This is sweet, thank you ❤

[@holidaynight]

I still remember your first sugar paste masterclass! I'm so happy to see how you've evolved in front of the camera over the years

[@divyahoskote3145]

The bows on the cake looks so adorable 🥰🥰🥰

[@davidhensley76]

Would you consider making an old-fashioned fruitcake with the marzipan, fondant, multiple coats of royal icing and Lambeth-style piping?

[@gillycaswell236]

Sooooooooo super cute! Sally you are so lovely and sunny and truly a great teacher xx

[@mindfulbaking]

Thank you ❤

[@racheljudith4665]

Very well explained. The cake looks so pretty, love it!🎀🩷

[@heavenstomoi5895]

Super cute decorations, Sally! I’ve become a covert since I learned you can make your own fondant out of marshmallows and it tastes loads better than the store-bought stuff.

[@BelindaNeal66]

Super cute Sally!

[@deborahwood4728]

Sally for me this was one of your beat videos I learned alot of tricks and tips great demo.....

[@mindfulbaking]

Thank you ❤

[@hayleybeynon9579]

Lovely to see your face again Sally 😊 you’re a ray of sunshine ❤xx

[@beverlyhess611]

Great job Sally! I’m so jealous of your talent! It just looks soooo fun!

[@smileygirl6457]

Thanks Sally your such a good teacher.❤ cake looks beautiful.

[@mindfulbaking]

Thanks so much ❤

[@shwee1855]

My favourite medium to work with

[@Juicyju0106]

It looks so pretty.

[@peachbyko]

Absolutely adore Sally and her adorable cake!!

[@mariajoannou9936]

How sweet is that!❤ thanks Sally😊

[@lyta1138]

Very cute! Don't think I've ever eaten sugar paste. Will have to try this. Thanks Sally!

[@dudessjoddie]

Most birthday cakes are covered in fondant, it’s quite likely you’ve eaten it before.

[@lyta1138]

@@dudessjoddie Nope. Every cake I’ve ordered for work and home parties have been buttercream frosting. Even fancy weddings: buttercream.

[@hinakhodiyara7883]

Great tutorial. Thank you Sally.

[@EMC726]

Beautiful!!!

[@LalysSweets]

Awesome tips guys! Love all your videos!!

[@carolmeakins3578]

Lovely tutorial . Thank you Sally x

[@sammansfield21]

I'm making my girls are heart shape sponge cake in a few weeks....any tips on fiddly sugar paste cakes?

[@mmakomanyatja5213]

Perfect indeed Sally many thanks bless to your family always

[@marthaluciaviana1524]

Hermoso el pastel felicidades ❤🥰

[@aiennathan7022]

More sugarpaste/fondant class please.... 💗

[@llamamama1003]

Thank yiu❤

[@hasnabam263]

amazing, so pretty. when I look at you doing this. it looks so easy but when i do this myself it's a mess

[@user-uw2li8rn7y]

Loved watching this can I ask how long it lasts if you use the chocolate and cream under the fondant. Now to practice.

[@irishka818]

Beautiful cake! Is the sugar coating eaten with the cake, or should it not be eaten?

[@lesliedausey]

Funnily enough, I'm watching this whilst making your sticky toffee cupcakes for the second time in 2024. My boss's going away party is Friday, and she requested them.
Actually, I had to stop watching for a bit because I was in the middle of cooking the custard and almost let the eggs scramble! Fortunately, I saved it just in time.
Now it's in the fridge cooling, and I've resumed the video.

[@jamielang4449]

I always freeze my cake to prevent crumbs of cake when I ice it

[@sotiroulapanagiotou1680]

How do we store the cake afterwards until the party?

[@johncengiz6351]

I agree, sugar paste lost popularity. I remember we used to use apricot jam to stick the paste to the cake before butter cream and crumb coats became a thing.

[@neelimadhawan468]

U❤

[@racheljudith4665]

Can I use water instead of edible glue?

[@mindfulbaking]

Yes, you made need to hold the parts in place for a few seconds whilst the sugarpaste gets gummy from the water. X

[@Melb_sews]

What ideas do you have for your leftover cake you cut off?

[@kates7277]

cake pops!

[@hairxtensions.co.ukdirectl1532]

Looks amazing 😋😋😋