Attempting CAKE Trends- BUTTERCREAM Origami Cake!
TLDRIn this video, the creator shares their passion for origami cakes, known for their modern, bold, and edgy appearance. Traditionally made with white chocolate ganache, which can be expensive and challenging to work with, the creator challenges themselves to make an origami cake using buttercream instead. They have developed a buttercream recipe that is creamy, stiffens in the fridge, and is not overly sweet. The cake is dyed yellow to match fun fold flowers and given a purple hue using blueberry freeze-dried fruit powder for a unique flavor. The process involves crumpling the buttercream to create a textured surface, similar to origami, and is a meticulous and time-consuming task. The final product is a tall, elegant cake with a dark soul on the inside, reflecting the creator's personality. The video also introduces a new online course, 'From Basic to Buttercream Queen,' where the creator teaches cake decorating skills, including making delicious buttercream and achieving smooth cake sides and beautiful piping.
Takeaways
- 🎂 The video features an attempt to create an origami cake using buttercream instead of the traditional white chocolate ganache, aiming for a more elevated flavor experience.
- 🌟 The creator loves origami cakes for their modern, bold, and edgy appearance, but finds white chocolate expensive and not everyone's favorite.
- 🍰 A creamy buttercream is used that stiffens in the fridge, dyed yellow to match the flowers and with added freeze-dried blueberry fruit powder for a unique flavor.
- 💐 The cake is decorated with fun fold flowers and a dark purple color to contrast with the yellow, aiming for a 'moody' look on the outside with a surprise inside.
- 📈 The creator has moved from fear of tall cakes to an obsession with them, finding them modern, elegant, and trendy.
- 👌 The process of creating the origami effect involves cutting paper to the cake's height, marking lines, and carefully folding the paper to create a pattern.
- 📹 There's a humorous moment where the creator apologizes for not filming the cake, instead focusing on their cat's antics.
- 📏 The technique involves using a ruler to create clean folds on the cake, which can be a bit tricky but is essential for the final look.
- 🍫 The creator discusses the possibility of developing their own mold for the origami effect, considering the challenges with the current method.
- 🧁 A special buttercream recipe is highlighted, which is not too sweet, has a nice flavor balance, and is easy to work with, allowing for the intricate design.
- 📚 The video concludes with a promotion for a new cake decorating course, which will teach viewers how to create beautiful and delicious cakes from inspiration to completion.
Q & A
What is the main appeal of origami cakes according to the speaker?
-The speaker loves origami cakes because they are modern, bold, edgy, and have a unique texture.
Why does the speaker prefer using buttercream over white chocolate ganache for the origami cake?
-The speaker prefers buttercream because white chocolate is expensive, difficult to work with, and not everyone enjoys its taste.
What color did the speaker dye the buttercream for the cake?
-The speaker dyed the buttercream yellow to match the flowers on the cake.
What additional flavoring did the speaker use to enhance the taste of the buttercream?
-The speaker used blueberry freeze-dried fruit powder to add a hint of blueberry flavor to the buttercream.
How does the speaker describe the contrast between the outside and inside of the cake?
-The speaker describes the cake as bright and cheery on the outside with a 'dark soul' on the inside, mirroring their own personality.
What was the speaker's previous concern with tall cakes?
-The speaker was terrified of tall cakes and didn't have the right recipes, which led to cakes that were unstable and fell over.
How does the speaker feel about the height of the origami cake they made?
-The speaker loves the height of the cake, finding it modern, elegant, and trendy.
What technique does the speaker use to achieve a smooth top on the cake?
-The speaker uses a technique that involves a single pass to achieve a smooth top, though they admit to obsessing over getting it perfect.
Why does the speaker believe their new buttercream recipe is superior for origami cakes?
-The speaker believes their new buttercream recipe is superior because it is easy to make, butter-based, hardens up in the fridge, and has a good flavor balance without being too sweet.
What is the speaker's new course called and what does it cover?
-The speaker's new course is called 'From Basic to Buttercream Queen'. It covers everything needed to turn creative ideas into real-life beautiful cakes, including design process, recipes, tools, techniques, and flavored pairings.
How does the speaker feel about the final result of the origami cake with buttercream?
-The speaker is very excited and in love with the final result, especially because of the customizable flavors and the successful application of the buttercream technique.
Outlines
🎂 Origami Cake Challenge with Buttercream
The speaker expresses a passion for origami cakes, known for their modern and edgy appearance with a distinctive texture. They recount their experience making two such cakes, one from scratch and another using a silicone mold. They highlight the common use of white chocolate ganache in these cakes, which they find expensive and not always enjoyable. The speaker sets a goal to create an origami cake using buttercream instead, which they have already prepared and dyed yellow to match the theme. They also introduce a unique flavor element, blueberry freeze-dried fruit powder, aiming to enhance the cake's taste like a high-quality jam. The paragraph concludes with the speaker's excitement about moving from plain ganache flavors to a more sophisticated taste, and their newfound love for tall cakes, which they find more modern and elegant than their previous short and stumpy versions.
📹 Filming and Origami Cake Decoration
The speaker discusses the process of filming and decorating an origami cake, mentioning a delay due to a long nap. They then detail the steps taken to prepare the cake, including baking an additional layer to achieve the desired height and re-crumpling the sides. The process of folding the cake's exterior to mimic origami is described, with the use of paper templates and rulers to create a pattern. The speaker also talks about their pet's dislike of filming days and shares a light-hearted moment about their cat's antics. The paragraph ends with a focus on the technical aspects of folding the cake's exterior and the speaker's satisfaction with the smoothness of the cake's surface.
🍰 Perfecting Buttercream and New Course Announcement
The speaker reflects on their journey in cake decorating, acknowledging the challenges and mistakes made along the way. They express excitement about the skills developed and the creation of a reliable system for producing beautiful cakes consistently. The speaker announces the launch of a new online course, 'From Basic to Buttercream Queen,' designed to teach individuals how to turn creative ideas into stunning cakes. The course covers design processes, recipes, tools, and techniques, aiming to help students avoid common beginner mistakes and achieve professional results. The speaker also discusses the successful completion of the course by early bird students and invites viewers to sign up. The paragraph concludes with the speaker's enthusiasm for experimenting with different cake techniques and trends, and their anticipation of the final result of the current cake project.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Origami Cake
💡Buttercream
💡Ganache
💡Texture
💡Silicone Mold
💡Freeze-Dried Fruit Powder
💡Crumb Coating
💡Cake Structure
💡Cake Decorating
💡Baking Course
💡Flavor Pairing
Highlights
The baker loves origami cakes for their modern, bold, and edgy appearance with unique texture.
A challenge to create an origami cake using buttercream instead of the traditional white chocolate ganache.
A homemade creamy buttercream is used, dyed yellow to match the flowers and given a blueberry flavor.
The use of freeze-dried fruit powder for a natural and intense blueberry taste.
A crumb coating with the same color as the buttercream to maintain a consistent look.
The creation of a 'moody' cake with bright and cheery colors on the outside and a dark soul on the inside.
Overcoming the fear of tall cakes and learning to structure them properly for a modern and elegant look.
The baker's obsession with achieving a smooth finish on the cake tops.
The process of folding the origami pattern onto the cake using a ruler and specific techniques.
The use of butcher's paper as a mold for the origami pattern, adapted from online inspiration.
The decision to tape all the origami pieces together for a seamless look.
Filling the cake's grooves with buttercream to mimic the look of ganache.
The development of a special buttercream recipe that hardens in the fridge and has a perfect flavor balance.
The excitement about customizing cake flavors, especially the combination of blueberry and chocolate.
The introduction of a new online course for learning advanced cake decorating techniques.
The course covers everything from design process to recipes, tools, and techniques for creating beautiful cakes.
Early bird students have already experienced the course and provided positive feedback.
The final result is a tall, colorful, and flavorful origami cake showcasing the baker's skill and creativity.
