December 2025 Cake! Magazine | Page 59

Step 4 Strain your spaghetti of the hot water and leave in the strainer over the pot.
Step 5 Choose one or two strains and start arranging the pieces on top of the baking paper, shaping them to match the display holder. It may take some practice, but you’ ll get the hang of it. You can twist the strands together like a vine, lay them flat, wrap them around a pencil for curls, or take strands and wrap them around your figures to create interesting vinelike features. Make sure some strands are placed at the edge or hanging off, ensuring good coverage. As the spaghetti cools, it will become sticky, making it easier to manipulate and intertwine the strands. The paper may shift as you work, so adjust it occasionally to maintain the desired shape.
Step 6 When you have finished your design, gently slide the baking paper with the vine off the display holder( best to place your baking tray on the bench and lower your vine structure in line to easily slide across onto the baking tray). Make any final adjustments if the vine has moved.