How to Make + Decorate Cakes Ahead of Time

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  • Опубліковано 28 лип 2024
  • A guide to storing cake layers, buttercream, chocolate ganache, and cake decorations ahead of time while keeping them fresh and ready for decorating day. You'll also learn my favorite way to store decorated cakes + how to create a cake timeline to keep everything on track. See the full written blog post on this topic here: sugarandsparrow.com/making-ca...
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  • @gretchens-world
    @gretchens-world 2 місяці тому +6

    I love how all of your videos are just-the-facts. I am so frustrated with other channels that chit-chat or repeat over and over. It's such a waste of time when I just want to learn and move on. THANK YOU!

  • @HSDaisyDINELLI
    @HSDaisyDINELLI 15 годин тому

    Thank you so much for the example with the timeline of when to make things and how to store them. I'm having my colleague's son's birthday coming up on Saturday and have to do all the prep from baking to decoration to hand it over on Thursday/Friday. You have no idea how helpful it was!! Thanks again!!!

  • @andranetteotis519
    @andranetteotis519 2 роки тому +80

    I really needed this. I'm just starting to bake and ending up being overwhelmed. Now I know I can properly store unfrosted cake and be ready. Thank you

  • @frentbow
    @frentbow Рік тому +24

    This video is so useful. I love baking but have lessened due to chronic fatigue. Using these methods will help me pace to conserve energy while being able to make a delicious cake. Thank you

  • @emmahoover5087
    @emmahoover5087 2 роки тому +11

    This timeline is really useful. It’s sometimes hard to know how much time to allow, and this sets things out really clearly.

  • @justlittleolme7977
    @justlittleolme7977 Рік тому +5

    Thank you! This is so helpful. I always end up pulling all-nighters to get the cake done because:
    - I want it to taste fresh
    - I’ve never really known how to bake or make decorations in advance so they’re good on the day
    - I always take on too much and am time poor as a result.
    I’ve sent this video to myself as a reminder. Thanks 😊🧁

  • @emdash1000
    @emdash1000 3 роки тому +71

    The day-by-day example was great!! Not getting ahead of the game is always my downfall! Thank you, Whitney!

  • @meleika8274
    @meleika8274 Рік тому

    This is a really great video. Thank you for breaking things down this way. Finally getting back into baking so this is a great refresher.

  • @mrswray
    @mrswray Рік тому +3

    As a stay at home mom who loves to bake cakes for my kids this is so helpful!

  • @mumejames
    @mumejames Рік тому +3

    This timeline is super useful, thank you so much! I need to have a cake ready by Sundat the following week so I really needed this ❤️

  • @aimeerodriguez1695
    @aimeerodriguez1695 2 роки тому +2

    Wooow! This video was AWESOME! Thank you so much for these tips!

  • @shayn8206
    @shayn8206 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for this!!! I love your cake and business tips!!!🥰🥰🥰

  • @queenmbonte6613
    @queenmbonte6613 2 роки тому +4

    Waow this whole idea of preparing things ahead of time is so wonderful. Thanks so much for this brilliant idea 🙏🙏🙏

  • @toni-annbrown117
    @toni-annbrown117 2 роки тому +6

    Wow this was a great video. I'm a pastry chef and there is so much my teacher never told us so I'm doing my own research thank you

  • @alkittie8
    @alkittie8 8 місяців тому

    This video is amazingly helpful. I'm a homeschooling mom of 5, and I have really started enjoying making special cakes for my kids for their birthday parties. There's so much to do before a party, and now I'll be able to enjoy the cake-making process even more by pre-making all the components. THANK YOU!

  • @tippy651
    @tippy651 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much for making this video. I love baking but cakes always stressed me out to the point that I mostly stopped making them unless it was requested. Now I think it'll be fun again!

  • @haleyspence
    @haleyspence 2 роки тому +5

    This is so f'ing helpful. I really want to get good at cake decorating and love every step individually, but the whole project is always so overwhelming I rarely delve into it and this was inspiring AF.

  • @nicolegarrison7638
    @nicolegarrison7638 Рік тому +1

    I tried finding somewhere that could make my son's "first trip around the sun" cake. And I'm too picky. I wanted something unique and made just for him. SOO I'm just taking it on myself because it'd be what I want. I'm already doing his whole party myself. Balloon arch, decorations, food, I even rented a vacation rental to be able to house family comfortably. So this will be nice in the kitchen I will have access to, and with my timeline. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!

  • @brianacarter2443
    @brianacarter2443 Рік тому +1

    This video is sooo useful ! Thank you so much . I really needed to see this !

  • @Momluvbug2010
    @Momluvbug2010 6 місяців тому +1

    This is exactly what I needed to know Thank You so much I watch so many videos and no e of them explained any of this ❤ I'm so appreciative to you

  • @SarahBenjamin04
    @SarahBenjamin04 2 роки тому +5

    Thank you soo much for your valuable advice..was looking forward to this info! Glad I found you!

    • @SugarandSparrow
      @SugarandSparrow  2 роки тому

      Yay! I'm so happy this video was helpful. Thanks for the kind words!

  • @gloshwins4454
    @gloshwins4454 2 роки тому +4

    Thank you so much for these tips.
    You deserve a subscribe immediately.

  • @cristinamoreno3699
    @cristinamoreno3699 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for the info! Love to hear I don't need to stress out more on my bday

  • @userk4730
    @userk4730 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for the timeline. I make bento cakes and I am always overwhelmed because I try to always do everything in one day. I will be trying this thank you ❤️

  • @igbo_girl
    @igbo_girl 7 місяців тому

    This timeline video, simple and straight to the point must be the best calebsave video on my cake playlist ❤❤❤

  • @latonyawhite2774
    @latonyawhite2774 2 роки тому +6

    Your video was super informative. Baking stresses me out because it's so much to do at one time. I had no idea I could bake ahead of time to cut out the stress of doing it all in one day. Thank you so much for sharing. 😊

    • @SugarandSparrow
      @SugarandSparrow  Рік тому +1

      Yay, La'Tonya! I'm so happy you've found these tips useful and I'm cheering you on in your baking! It's so much less stressful when you spread out the tasks

  • @jasmineperez3821
    @jasmineperez3821 Рік тому +1

    Thank you! Finally found out why I struggle stacking my cakes!

  • @sonyaalvarez7326
    @sonyaalvarez7326 4 місяці тому

    I recently saw this video. I see that it has been going on for a few years, but it is perfectly explained. Thank you for sharing it. I loved it.❤

  • @kauseressaji876
    @kauseressaji876 Рік тому

    Brilliant! Much needed tips. Thank you

  • @carolmeakins3578
    @carolmeakins3578 2 місяці тому +1

    A great tutorial. Thank you. I will put this in practice x

  • @MsGinahidesout
    @MsGinahidesout Рік тому

    THANK YOU for this! I've been baking a long time but didn't know this!

  • @ThomasLaneDesigns
    @ThomasLaneDesigns 11 місяців тому

    So informative and now thanks to you I have a plan. Your amazing and many sweet thanks!

  • @melaniemcqueen3995
    @melaniemcqueen3995 3 роки тому

    Thanks for uploading! I always use your chocolate cup/cake recipes too!

  • @debbieisom9398
    @debbieisom9398 2 роки тому

    Thanks for this advice it’s really helpful!

  • @TheShantyPyle
    @TheShantyPyle 2 роки тому +1

    Loved this video! Thanks so much for all of the great info!

  • @TheNena444
    @TheNena444 2 роки тому

    Thank you very much!!! Love your videos!

  • @patriciaf.v.8889
    @patriciaf.v.8889 11 місяців тому

    Thank you very much. You're a lifesaver!

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    @rheanelken2918 2 роки тому +4

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  • @januaryflame90912
    @januaryflame90912 7 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for the tips 🥰🥰🥰🥰
    You have a lovely voice!!!❤

  • @asaessentials1207
    @asaessentials1207 Рік тому

    Such a huge help ... thank you!!

  • @sarahs7253
    @sarahs7253 Рік тому

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  • @spoketomyheart5800
    @spoketomyheart5800 2 роки тому

    Answered questions I have searched and searched for and no one answered. Thank you

  • @mikaelaandsisters
    @mikaelaandsisters 3 роки тому

    This will help me a lot. Thanks for this.

  • @crystalmccallum6857
    @crystalmccallum6857 2 роки тому

    Very informative. Thank you! Now I have a time-line.

  • @twyla.rstanley8786
    @twyla.rstanley8786 Рік тому

    Thank you so much you just made my new cake business a whole lot easier that my stress level just dropped 💯 o my God thank you. For this life saving tip. Thank you again I'm looking for more videos thank you I just subscribed to your channel. I'm so excited for me and my home business you have made such a difference in my life. I'm making changes in my life personally but today finding you I believe is a God sent this is icing on the cake...🤗🎂God bless you🫶🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾 and more great success to you.

  • @no-wire-hangers
    @no-wire-hangers 11 місяців тому

    This was wonderfully informative. Thank you.

  • @laurazeller2014
    @laurazeller2014 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much for this video!

  • @magboos08
    @magboos08 2 роки тому

    This was so helpful. Thank you.

  • @tinam204
    @tinam204 2 місяці тому

    Awesome video, super helpful, thank you 🤗🤗

  • @aureliastefany3751
    @aureliastefany3751 10 місяців тому

    Thank you so much❤ i really needed this❤

  • @christinemorgan5899
    @christinemorgan5899 Рік тому

    Thankyou so much
    Really helpful and you explain it so nicely

  • @carlagreathouse2761
    @carlagreathouse2761 3 роки тому +1

    Glad to know I've been doing this right!

  • @gemcisful
    @gemcisful 2 роки тому

    I love this video thank you

  • @debtink5756
    @debtink5756 Рік тому

    OMG thank you so very much I have just found your channel and I think it’s fantastic as a beginner I find it very helpful I can’t wait to buy your book thank you again lots of love from Australia 🇦🇺

    • @SugarandSparrow
      @SugarandSparrow  Рік тому

      Yay, Deb! I'm so happy you're finding this channel helpful and I'm so excited for you to get the book!!

  • @katharina1439
    @katharina1439 Рік тому

    Very good tips♥️ thank you

  • @sabrinagaga518
    @sabrinagaga518 Рік тому

    You are the best cake design teacher on UA-cam. Great quality video. Thank you very much you make me want to bake again

  • @flomewober5436
    @flomewober5436 2 роки тому

    Thanks for your advice

  • @karenwarnecke5894
    @karenwarnecke5894 2 роки тому

    thank you so much..................extremely helpful.

  • @cindyalexis616
    @cindyalexis616 Рік тому

    This was awesome thank you so much wanted to know should I wrap my crumb coated filled cake with plastic wrap before I put it in the refrigerator the day before I finish decorating it

  • @lynaecovington3766
    @lynaecovington3766 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for this🤗no more stressing for me thank you thank you thank youuuuuu!

  • @cakevalika6172
    @cakevalika6172 Рік тому

    wow! want to learn, thanks you for your show

  • @leonankosi2130
    @leonankosi2130 Рік тому

    So helpful thank you so much

  • @MarianaLOGEN
    @MarianaLOGEN Рік тому

    Amazing . So informative

  • @Merb.
    @Merb. Рік тому +1

    Woah! Helpful!

  • @rcole9365
    @rcole9365 5 місяців тому

    Thank you so much. I need this information so bad

  • @yvonnemulenga7811
    @yvonnemulenga7811 2 роки тому

    This is beautiful keep it up 👏

  • @MommasKitchenGrabby
    @MommasKitchenGrabby Рік тому

    Thank you for sharing!

  • @lesliesmith7168
    @lesliesmith7168 Рік тому

    Game changer! Thank you!

  • @DearJane.O
    @DearJane.O 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks alot Whitney. How can I properly store fondant and for how long can it last?

  • @jossiejeya424
    @jossiejeya424 Рік тому

    Very informative, thank you for sharing. Will there be condensation

  • @gbk1t
    @gbk1t Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing ❤️

  • @amelicious_cooking9914
    @amelicious_cooking9914 Рік тому

    Thank you for sharing.👍🏾💯

  • @patriciaf.v.8889
    @patriciaf.v.8889 11 місяців тому +2

    I have only one question. Doesn't the cake sweat once you remove it from the refrigerator? Thanks again. It's a really helpful video!

  • @raeleenemunro9893
    @raeleenemunro9893 11 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for the preparation day plan, it is awesome. One do have one small query - I was wondering when I would crumb coat cake if taking the cake out of town on a Thursday but cake not needed until Saturday, it also will have fondant decorations. Thank you in advance.

  • @thegreergal
    @thegreergal 2 роки тому

    Thanks so much!!!

  • @zainabbibi7713
    @zainabbibi7713 2 роки тому

    such a helpful video ...Thanks x

  • @fathimanarzana2143
    @fathimanarzana2143 2 роки тому

    Hi good morning very useful tips thank you so much God bless you 🙏🙏🙏

  • @miacieminski1632
    @miacieminski1632 Рік тому

    You meed some wilton cake strips! I just started baking and learned the trick from Preppy Kitchen.

  • @thegracedlifenetwork8812
    @thegracedlifenetwork8812 Рік тому

    Am so wowed, please do you have video on your chocolate drip, fondant rose and all?

  • @confidentdrinker
    @confidentdrinker 2 роки тому +11

    This video is so informative, Whitney - I especially love the timeline! One question about frosting, though: American buttercream comes together so easily, what is the advantage of making ahead? Seems like by the time you let it come to room temp and rewhip, it's longer than the initial process, plus you have to clean the mixer twice (ha). Is this to allow the colors to develop or something? Thanks!

    • @SugarandSparrow
      @SugarandSparrow  2 роки тому +13

      Yay! So happy to help! Yes - making buttercream ahead is great for allowing colors to deepen. Some richer colors really benefit from having a day or more to develop. I like to make my buttercream ahead just to have everything ready to go when I'm ready to decorate. Even though buttercream is super easy to make it feels like all the hard work of baking is done when I make the elements ahead and then I can just relax and enjoy the decorating. You can absolutely make it right before you decorate though!

  • @roseannllaneta7380
    @roseannllaneta7380 2 роки тому

    Thank u so much ..Godbless u and Lovelots from Philippines 🥰💖

  • @pinknana.2228
    @pinknana.2228 6 місяців тому

    new subscriber here.. i am glad i found your channel. so informative ❤

  • @moodycakes
    @moodycakes 2 роки тому

    I love the natural look of your video. Thank you for giving us tips in baking world. New sub and new follower here. Keep connected. Regards from Germany 🇩🇪 💖.

    • @SugarandSparrow
      @SugarandSparrow  Рік тому

      Thanks so much!! That is so encouraging :) love from Portland!

  • @roedolflubbe5563
    @roedolflubbe5563 2 роки тому

    This was great, thanks

  • @kejicakesnmore
    @kejicakesnmore Рік тому

    Hi... Your videos are the best I will like to ask if I can decorate a cake with a whipped cream and freeze a day before the delivery?

  • @zaelynperry8531
    @zaelynperry8531 Рік тому +7

    you just saved my life, working 7 days a week with my kids not eating store bought cake. I will be able to bake their cakes without pulling an all nighter. Hats off to you

  • @freckles8932
    @freckles8932 Рік тому

    Thank you

  • @icuratememories
    @icuratememories Рік тому

    Clever ideas, thank you for sharing. How thick are your layers?

  • @patricia19551
    @patricia19551 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much.

  • @debbieisom9398
    @debbieisom9398 2 роки тому

    That frosting looks amazing can you share?

  • @FluentInFelicity
    @FluentInFelicity 2 роки тому +1

    I rarely comment on vids but this was really helpful, thank you!

  • @msg4141
    @msg4141 Рік тому

    Interesting that you suggest chilling the unboxed cake in the fridge. Do you not get condensation when taking it from the fridge? And if you do how do you deal with that. Thank you.

  • @FaizaRahmani-
    @FaizaRahmani- Рік тому

    Thank u sister

  • @decz4457
    @decz4457 2 роки тому +1

    New subscriber here! I like the way you explain everything. Not too fast compared to the one I saw from another you tuber. And very well explained. 😊

  • @want4onlyone
    @want4onlyone Рік тому

    Thank you so much

  • @GrammaPatriot
    @GrammaPatriot Рік тому

    Thank you for these tips! Can you tell me what size the purple drip cake was and how many cakes (im thinking three). Thank you!

  • @seleneluna2969
    @seleneluna2969 2 роки тому

    I needed all this info...tfs

  • @lawanacroskey7994
    @lawanacroskey7994 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for the example timeline. This was so informative.

  • @dianegough6685
    @dianegough6685 Рік тому

    Do you you have to cover the crumb coat cake when it’s in the fridge?

  • @mariakhalid8306
    @mariakhalid8306 2 роки тому

    Very well explained