Whether you just love a good cactus or you’re creating a cake for an event, this cake will attract more than just butterflies. Grab everyone’s attention with this adorable cactus cake. In this class, Rachael Teufel will teach you how to create a three-dimensional cactus cake from start to finish. You’ll learn all the steps: creating a structure, stacking the tiers, covering the cactus, and adding a realistic look with a dab of chocolate and a few pasta “needles.” She will show you how to set the scene with some desert sand, and no cactus is complete without a pretty flower and a fluttering butterfly.
Class Sessions
Introduction
13:42
The structure and internal support are some of the most important elements of cake design. In this lesson, you will learn about the components needed to create a strong base and build a PVC structure to support the cactus cake.
Q&A: Introduction
3:05
Rachael answers some frequently asked questions about building a structure for a cake.
Stacking, Sculpting and Covering
1:14:07
Stacking and sculpting cake on a PVC structure can be intimidating. In this lesson, Rachael will show you how to easily layer tiers, create shape with minimal sculpting, and cover the cactus in fondant. You’ll also learn how to create those characteristic ribs of the cactus.
Q&A: Stacking, Sculpting and Covering
3:28
Get answers to some common questions about stacking, sculpting and covering a cake!
Creating Depth and Dimension
13:46
Adding color and texture is the easiest way to bring a cake to life. In this lesson, you’ll learn how to add definition to your design with the use of an airbrush, as well as add texture with cocoa powder, chocolate, and a few pasta noodles.
Q&A: Creating Depth and Dimension
5:09
Rachael has answers to your questions about adding color and using pasta on your cake.
Cactus Flowers
26:41
In this lesson, Rachael will teach you how to create a fun and frilly cactus blossom that will add a pop of color to your cake. You’ll begin by making a gum paste stigma with several stamens, then move on to coloring, cutting, and shaping wafer paper to create three layers of petals. You’ll finish by attaching these elements together forming a beautiful cactus blossom.
Q&A: Cactus Flowers
4:11
Rachael shares some of the questions she gets about working with wafer paper flowers and their answers.
Butterflies
14:43
Butterflies come in many shapes in sizes. in this lesson, you’ll learn the basic steps to create a butterfly starting with shaping the body, adding color to the wings, and finishing by adhering the wings. Rachael will also teach you how to position the butterfly to land or take flight.
Q&A: Butterflies
4:49
If you have questions about your butterfly, Rachael has answers!
Setting the Scene
17:28
Now that the cactus is complete, let’s create a dessert scene by texturing and coloring a modeling chocolate base. You’ll also add our wafer paper blossom and butterfly along with a few finishing details that will make this cake presentation a hit for any event.
Q&A: Setting the Scene
2:02
Get some final answers to questions about setting the scene for your finished cactus cake.
Your Instructor
Rachael Teufel
Rachael grew up baking in the kitchen with her Hungarian grandmother, but she didn't discover her passion for cake decorating until later in life while seeking a creative outlet from her day job. She always had artistic interests, so cake decorating seemed like the perfect activity after a long day working as a Physical Therapist. Rachael launched Intricate Icings Cake Design in 2006 and quickly became known for creating cakes that were both delicious and beautiful. She enjoys translating any type of inspiration into an original cake design striving to think outside the box, explore new techniques, challenge her design skills, and push the limits of creativity! Intricate Icings is best known for their bridal gown-inspired cakes and more recently, the Geode Cake trend which took hold quickly over a large geographic band making it one of the most recognizable design concepts in recent years. Rachael's work is now nationally recognized and can be seen on episodes of <em>Food Network Challenge</em> as a competitor as well as on Hulu’s <em>Baker’s Dozen</em> and Food Networks <em>Buddy VS Duff</em> as a Judge!
Bonus Material
Cactus Cake - Resources
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