Cake! magazine by Australian Cake Decorating Network May 2020 Cake! Magazine | Page 31

Step 6: Using a gold paint made from gold lustre dust and rose spirit, paint the name using the transferred line as a guide. To Paint Leaves Step 7: Make a few shades of green paint using rose spirit and gel colours. Ensure the gel is well dissolved, and that you have some lighter and some darker shades. Step 8: Make sure your prepared cake is completely chilled and the icing has set. I recommend using the cake straight from the fridge to ensure the buttercream is firm. Working around the bottom of the cake, paint a range of leaf shapes in different sizes and shades of green. Step 9: Finish cake by placing crown on the top. f www.facebook.com/sweetlybakedgeelong