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Step 11The Deconstruction Process
always ask, "is that really cake?" or, "How can you cut it after all that work no wait..... how DO you cut it?"
So, I thought it would be fun to actually for the first time, document the deconstructing process. First of all, to somewhat offer proof that, yes, it is indeed a real cake, not a "dummy cake". Secondly, that the deconstruction process isn't as bad or as messy as one might think.
Whenever I design a cake, I usually think about the carving and serving process as well. It's just a matter of following your building steps backwards. The tree stump is pretty self explanatory, just slice and carve as you would any other round cake.
For the cauldron, first I removed the candy top and fondant log ring and set them aside. I used a meat mallet to tap the large piece and break it up into smaller pieces. Next, I carefully removed the tape that was holding down the lights, then I pulled the light string out from underneath the cake stand. Next, I removed the white cake board.
After that I just basically positioned plates on both sides and cut the cake down the middle on each side of the pipe. One piece fell over and a little of the cake stuck to the bottom cake board, but really, no big deal. Then I just sliced each half into serving size portions.
As for witchie-poo, I wanted to save her and add her to my collection. I took her off and placed her back on the other stand safe and sound. I'll wait for a good month for her to dry out completely, then I'll spray her with a polyurethane lacquer to seal it and preserve it. You can store dried fondant pieces for who knows how long as long as you keep them away from heat, moisture, and direct sun light.
In conclusion:
I hope that someone has found this tutorial helpful. I also hope that being my very first official instructable that I did a decent job writing it. Any questions, comments or suggestions are always welcome!
I am entering this into the 2009 DIY Halloween Contest, so if you like my cake, please vote for me!
Happy Halloweeeeen!
So, I thought it would be fun to actually for the first time, document the deconstructing process. First of all, to somewhat offer proof that, yes, it is indeed a real cake, not a "dummy cake". Secondly, that the deconstruction process isn't as bad or as messy as one might think.
Whenever I design a cake, I usually think about the carving and serving process as well. It's just a matter of following your building steps backwards. The tree stump is pretty self explanatory, just slice and carve as you would any other round cake.
For the cauldron, first I removed the candy top and fondant log ring and set them aside. I used a meat mallet to tap the large piece and break it up into smaller pieces. Next, I carefully removed the tape that was holding down the lights, then I pulled the light string out from underneath the cake stand. Next, I removed the white cake board.
After that I just basically positioned plates on both sides and cut the cake down the middle on each side of the pipe. One piece fell over and a little of the cake stuck to the bottom cake board, but really, no big deal. Then I just sliced each half into serving size portions.
As for witchie-poo, I wanted to save her and add her to my collection. I took her off and placed her back on the other stand safe and sound. I'll wait for a good month for her to dry out completely, then I'll spray her with a polyurethane lacquer to seal it and preserve it. You can store dried fondant pieces for who knows how long as long as you keep them away from heat, moisture, and direct sun light.
In conclusion:
I hope that someone has found this tutorial helpful. I also hope that being my very first official instructable that I did a decent job writing it. Any questions, comments or suggestions are always welcome!
I am entering this into the 2009 DIY Halloween Contest, so if you like my cake, please vote for me!
Happy Halloweeeeen!
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Oct 17, 2010. 6:59 AMmorgana-rose
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You have done a wicked job, i have been looking for this tutioral thank you so much
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Nov 2, 2009. 8:50 PMimstuffed
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nooooooooooo!! after seeing the whole thing being "born"...and you have to destroy it? so sad :(
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Nov 2, 2009. 2:57 PMpattit
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How sad to see it all deconstructed. That witch is really scary looking.
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Nov 1, 2009. 1:03 PMculinaryalchemist
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Once again DD, You have totally outdone yourself. This is a 'wicked' awesome Cake!!!
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Nov 1, 2009. 7:59 AMkalola555
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Great job!!!!
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