Chocolate collars going around the outside of a cake are simply one of the fastest and easiest ways to take a cake from ordinary to fabulous! Got five minutes, chocolate and wax paper? You're good to go.
Yes, this beautiful cake was my birthday cake on Sunday! My own personal cake that is. I made a second cake for everyone else. It's my birthday. I don't want to share my cake on my birthday. Ha ha. You might judge me for it, but deep down, you know you really want to do the same. Besides it's not like I didn't let them have any cake! I made a four layer chocolate hazelnut cake for the party! And pumpkin pies!
My good friend, Rachel, and I had a
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| top: close up of chocolate collar and berries bottom: uncovered cake and chocolate hazelnut cake |
Making the chocolate band is super easy! My recommendation is keeping the chocolate decently thick, so then when it hardens fully, it won't break. :) For my birthday cake I cut a strip of wax paper that goes around the cake, andmade the band extra tall, melted some chocolate, smoothed it on, and then refrigerated for five minutes....CAREFULLY picked it up, wrapped it around and then crinkled in the chocolate. I loved the effect but getting the wax paper pulled off after it set was a tad bit tricker.
Here's the video I used from Bonappetit.com as my guide! Good luck and have fun!
Loved the cake- looks super delicious!
ReplyDeleteI think it's perfectly appropriate to have your very own bday cake. Tell them it saves them from any germs from blowing out candles. And it's your day. Can't believe you made them such a wonderful layer cake! Kudos! Love that chocolate collar.
ReplyDeleteJana, first things first - HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I don't judge you at all for wanting your own cake. I think, especially on your birthday, you should be able to have your cake and eat it too. Beautiful cake and wonderful job on the collaring. Is that your first time doing it? It looks hard!
ReplyDeletewow! I love it!
ReplyDeletehave a nice time!
Paula
Happy b-day, that is so cool
ReplyDeleteThanks for the birthday wishes all of you!
ReplyDelete@Roxan You'd be amazed how easy this was! I actually think it's easier than frosting a cake. ten minutes and your done! No crumbs!
It is nice to know i am not the only one who prefers to make my own birthday cake! My husband thinks I am crazy.
ReplyDeleteI REALLY like the way you think :-)
ReplyDeleteHappy belated birthday!
I just had my birthday, but no such treat.
ReplyDeleteWOW they look great, happy birthday to you,this really looks fantastic I love how you decorate it :)
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic! Thanks for sharing (= and Happy BIrthday!
ReplyDeleteHAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! I am just in awe of this. It is just stunning. Bravo!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday! And what a neat trick ;)
ReplyDeleteHappy belated birthday!! Your cake is beautiful. If you have the talent, and you enjoy the process, then why outsource your cake, and by extension the joy!!
ReplyDeleteAnd love the idea of a cake coverup! That's brilliant
Wow!! This is impressive!! Happy birthday! :)
ReplyDeletehappy bday! thx for the video. I learned somethign new!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful - the colours are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLovely!!
ReplyDeleteGreat cake! Just a hint if you want to try the banding again--acetate is wonderful to work with. You should technically buy food-safe acetate (but when it's just me, I use stuff I buy at the craft store). Because it's stiff and plastic-like, it's very easy to pull off afterwards and it creates a much smoother band.
ReplyDeleteHappy belated Birthday!! Thank you for sharing. Very useful tip. By the way your cake was superb!!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to you!!!
ReplyDeleteMe ha encantado , tiene una presentación espectacular. Intentaré hacerlo.
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