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Graduation Wedge Cake

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Hello everyone!
Good gravy have I been busy! Running pillar to post. Burning the candle at both ends. Nose to the grindstone. Running around like a chicken with my head cut off. Burning the midnight oil. OK, I will stop. You get the idea. I bet you guys have been busy too since it is graduation time.
My beautiful and sweet niece graduated from high school last weekend, and I made her a special cake. I wanted to try the tilted method using wedges. I had not done that before. It was really pretty easy.
I wanted to of course use her school colors and mascot, but also incorporate little bits of her life, while making it fun and whimsical.
The grad hat was a styro ball I cut and carved a bit and covered with fondant. The mortar board was a square of fondant with tylose, dried ahead and glued on with chocolate. I used a 4 inch ball and a 5 inch square in this case. The clay gun was used to make the tassel.
The scroll work was done with a cutter set available here.
The paw prints were stenciled on, and represent LSU, where she is going to college. I used the alphabet tappit cutters for the LSU letters. I used the funky alphabet cutters for her name.
The initials in the heart are of Paige and her boyfriend, Chris.
I did not have time to make the flowers, so I purchased them, and dusted some to add color.

Here are the flowers I purchased:

Cally lily spray

Rose spray

Large roses

Blue roses

 

 

The graduation figure was made with a chocolate mold. I used fondant with tylose in the mold, let it dry firm, and then airbrushed it with super pearl luster dust.

The fork represents the restaurant where she works as a hostess. That thing was quite a challenge to make. I was so engrossed in trying to get one of those suckers to come out right, I forgot to take photos. But here is how I did it:

I rolled out a piece of gumpaste and pressed it between 2 plastic forks that were stacked on top of each other. I squeezed them hard together to make the impression of the handle and the 4 tines into the gumpaste. While they were sandwiched together I trimmed around the outside of the fork edges with an exacto knife. Then I took the top fork off and let the cut out gumpaste sit atop the bottom one for a good long time. After it dried a good bit, I took that gumpaste “fork” and laid it on the table and trimmed to the exact outline of the impressions made by real forks. The handle was easy peasy, but trying to cut the tines out made me curse and throw things. And curse some more. They kept breaking off or were just crappy looking. After creating a graveyard of about 12 reject forks, I decided to go with shorter than real-life tines, and got one fork that was decent. I put that back on top of the plastic fork to get the proper shape and let it dry a day or two. Airbrushed it silver after I added the letter D on the top of the handle. I just knew I was going to break it, but God was smiling on me and it made it to the cake. Whew!
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Here are some photos of the construction. Please forgive the terrible quality of these photos. I was very pressed for time as my power had gone out for quite a while and put me behind schedule. On top of that, I was working with a heavily bandaged finger after slicing it it open cutting the Styrofoam wedges with a very long, very sharp knife. I think I needed a stitch or two, but no time for that!
I put the ganached tiers atop a Styrofoam lift, so I would be able to tuck the fondant under the cake and foamcore board under it for a clean bottom look.
Here is one tier after it was covered.
I had topsy turvy dummies laying around, which worked out great, because the top slant was already cut for me. I just had to trim them down to the height I wanted. (Note: to be considered food safe, you need to cover your wedge and board with something appropriate.)
I attached a piece of thin foamcore to the bottom of each styro wedge with white chocolate. This would prevent the supports from going into the styro under the weight of the cakes. I doweled the bottom cake as usual under the wedge support.
I used melted chocolate to attach the wedge to the lower tier, and more melted chocolate on top of the wedge, then placed the middle tier in place and held it there until the chocolate firmed up. Then I drove 2 wooden dowels down through both tiers.

I repeated the same process to apply the top tier. I wanted the top tier to have more of a tilt to the opposite side, but I miscalculated my slant, so it basically came out straight. Oh well, live and learn. (Dagnabbit!) After the top tier was in place, I drove one large wooden dowel down the middle of all 3 tiers.

That cake was very stable and did not budge. Cutting and serving it proved to be a little bit messy, as the melted chocolate between the tiers did tear off some of the fondant when I disassembled it. But I guess that is the price you have to pay to get this look and have it be super stable. I guess you could try to do it without the melted chocolate, but I felt better having it there as glue.

 

 

I cut apart all the purchased flower sprays and arranged them on the cake, using royal icing as glue where needed. The fondant dove is the school mascot.

 

 

I used the school logo clip art that I got off their website. I made little icons with edible icing sheets backed with white fondant, to put between the diamonds. The school initials, SSA, were impressed into the diamonds using the JEM alphabet cutter set.

Paige just loved her cake and thanked me over and over and over. Everyone at the party went nuts over it; it was very good for my ego, LOL! I have 4 more nieces coming up behind her, graduating from the same school, so I better start thinking of more design ideas soon! Oy vay. I’ll think about that later.

 

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NOTE: THIS CONTEST HAS ENDED:

Totally Topsy Turvy is almost ready! Just a few more tweaks in editing and we are going to the presses! I am really proud of this one; I think you guys will like it too. I take you through every single step of making this cake from start to finish. No stone is left unturned. And there are a few fun surprises thrown in there too.

I am so happy with this DVD, I feel like having a give-a-way! (The crowd jumps to its feet and roars!) To enter, just leave a comment below, and you will be entered into a random drawing for a free copy of Totally Topsy Turvy! I will draw the winner on Monday.

 

GOOD LUCK!
Sharon
www.sugaredproductions.com

Comments

  1. Carla Longauer says

    WOW thank you soooo much for posting how to make that cake.. that was just awesome.. your soo awesome.. yea yea ok ok Im over doing it..LOL

    I already pre ordered my DVD but winning one would be AWESOME!!!

    Love you Sharon, thank you for all your hard work to make all of us better at what we love doing.

    Carla Longauer

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  3. googlegirl says

    Enter me too for the draw please!! I am soooo looking forward to this DVD. I have never made one, but want it to work the first time! Thanks for sharing Sharon. You are a blessing! Your cakes rock and I make great flat buttercream now!!

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  4. Aidan's mom says

    wow! That’s a cool cake! Your work never ceases to amaze me, Sharon!

    I’ve been wanting to order that DVD, but winning it would be great!

    Thanks for all the prayers for Aidan, too! 🙂

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  5. Dulzura Magica says

    Of course she loved it that cake is just too cute!!!Congrats to you for making it and to her getting it!! Oh! by the way love your blog ????

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  6. Garrisons says

    Thanks for the tutorial on this cake. It turned out great! I would love to win a copy of your dvd!!! It looks awesome. Thanks for all you share with us!!

    Morgan Garrison

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  7. Dulzura Magica says

    oooops i almost forgot!!!I would love to win a copy, please enter me in the draw…Thanks!!!

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  8. Karen says

    Sharon…I love reading your blogs! Your energy, creativity and passion for decorating just leap out at your readers! You have a knack for making your readers believe we can make our cake creations to look as good as yours. Thank you so much for your giving spirit, you truly are one in a million.
    Karen

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  10. Henson08 says

    Love all the personal touches on that cake…it truly is a work of art, in my opinion.

    Of course I want your DVD!

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  11. cakesbylori says

    Sharon you are so generous with all your great tutorials. I enjoy seeing the love and detail you put itno your work.
    Lori
    Giggyscakes.com

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  12. lluvia says

    Sharon thank you so much for sharing all this information with us. I love all your tutorials they are great. I hope you continue making more videos

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  13. Olga Philips says

    Thank you so much for this tutorial! I was always wondering how it made! And it will defiantly broaden my cake horizons 🙂 Thank you!!!!

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  14. Suzycakes says

    It always, always brightens my night when I logon to my email account one more time before hitting the sack and see an email from SEL / Sharon!

    I love the tilted cake!! It is totally awesome and all of the unique and personal features and designs you added to it makes it extraordinary!! Thanks for sharing your time and talents as always!!

    And I have already preordered my Topsy Turvy DVD — BBBBUUUTTTT if I could win ONE!!!! then I could buy that cool set of cutters you used on your nieces cake!!LOL!! So see Sharon – pull my name and I’ll spend more money!!LOL!!

    Thanks again!

    Suze
    (Suzycakes)

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  15. grgapch says

    As always, Sharon, this cake turned out AMAZING!

    I can’t wait for your new DVD to come out. I have all the others and I keep trying to drop hints to my husband but he hasn’t come through for me yet!

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  16. Valentina :D says

    I always get such a kick in opening up an email and seeing that there is another SugarEd Laginappe blog entry! This new entry is great. You make everything look so, so easy. Thank you for sharing your talents. What a blessing you have been to us all.

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  18. Suzie Q says

    Sharon – you NEVER cease to amaze me!! This graduation cake is ….. awesome – that’s the only word I can think of. Absolutely Awesome!! Thank you so much for your DVDs. I cannot wait to try this one. Can’t wait!! Thanks again and keep ’em coming! Please enter me in your drawing.
    Suzie Q
    suzieqscakery@aol.com

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  20. Cat says

    I’m so glad I’ve subscribed to your blog. Your cakes are really awesome. One day I want to be just like you. Out of all your DVDs, which one is best to get for being a caker only since Oct. of last year?
    Cat
    calicopurr@msn.com

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  21. shana says

    I really like your graduation cake. I was going to make a topsy turvy cake for a birthday on june 5, but now I think I will do it with a wedge instead. That and I don't think the video will arrive in time.

    Also would like to know how tall your tiers are. The top one looks taller than the other 2, are the bottom 2. 4 in tall?>

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  22. Christina says

    Sharon,

    I just wanted to say thank you for sharing all your trials and tribulations with us. I know I personally really appreciate having someone share all their tricks of the trade with me! My cakes got MUCH better after your videos and I’m not even attempting a topsy turvy until I get my video! Thanks and keep up the GREAT work!

    Christina Gardner

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  23. Heidi says

    I love the graduation cake! Beautiful. Thanks for sharing how you made it. I think the topsy turvy cake video looks terrific. Happy cake decorating!

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  24. connie lawrence says

    you are an inspiration to lots of new cake decorators like myself…you are fabulous. My 3-yr old son knows you as the fabulous cake lady.

    Keep up the great work!

    Connie Lawrence

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  26. cakejournal says

    Sharon, loove that cake. And as usual you are always so generous in sharing your tips and tricks.

    I can wait for the new Topsy Turvy dvd, I just know that it will be a massive hit!

    Thanks for letting us in to your beautiful world of cakedecoration.

    Louise/CakeJournal

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  27. Cheryl says

    Sharon you’re the best!! Love your work and I’m sure your niece appreciates the hard work that goes into a cake like that. Just think in four year you’ll be working on one for her graduation from LSU..
    C Merola
    merolafamily@cox.net

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  28. Karin says

    That graduation cake is absolutely stunning!! You do amazing work – I would love to win a copy of the DVD to see it all in action!

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  29. Anonymous says

    Wonderful Cake! Love the colors and all the personal details. While mine is already ordered If I won the DVD, I’d give it as a gift to get my fellow BFF decorator as hooked as I am on your techniques! VikTheChef

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  31. Nancy Smith says

    Thank you so much for the tutorial. I always learn so much from you. I ordered the dvd and can’t wait to watch it. You are the bomb!

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  33. ElizabethM says

    What a cute cake!

    I love, love, love your videos! I got the boxes and bows as a mother’s day present 🙂

    Thank you for sharing your talents!

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  34. Marisol says

    Amazing Sharon you are truly blessed with talent and creativity. Please include me in the drawing for the DVD, eventhough i already purchase one, i never enough to two.

    thanks
    Marisol Cuevas

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  37. Heatherly30 says

    Absolutely Amazing! I can’t even imagine how long it takes you to do a cake like this start to finish. That would be a fun post to read. Start baking Wednesday 9 am, cool and torte 6 pm. Steps to decorate Thursday, delivery Friday, etc. You probably whip through these in no time.

    Add me too! hmann@cinci.rr.com

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  39. mbt4955 says

    Your graduation cake is amazing and it finally has me wanting to try a topsy turvy. You mentioned nieces and nephews and graduations … wait until they start getting married. I have 10 who aren’t married yet. 9 are married and I did the cakes for 5, plus my own. They all think that Aunt Martha has to do their wedding cakes. 🙂

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  40. Shannon says

    That is a beautiful cake you did an awesome job.
    I already ordered my dvd and I am so excited to get it I cant wait for it to come in the mail. So winning it would be sooo cool. Please enter me in your very cool drawing.
    You rock Sharon I just love every thing you do and thank you for all your help.
    srodts@yahoo.com

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  41. Janel Waters says

    Seriously! I think I could stare at that cake for HOURS and not see everything!! How long did that take you to make!! It is absolutely AMAZING!!! but, I would expect nothing less from you!

    I’m so glad that you put up a new blog! I emailed you when I got back from my cruise, but I figured you were SWAMPED!!

    I would L-O-V-E to win a video!! Pick me! Pick me! Pick me!!!!!!

    Ok – gotta run, my daughter is trying to climb up the walls – not joking!

    Janel 🙂

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  42. Kim Dodgen says

    There is only one word that can describe this cake and that would be AWESOME! Sharon all of your cakes are awesome and the detail work that you put in each cake is absolutely fantastic. Thanks for teaching all of us everything you know about cake decorating.

    Kim
    Dodgen2@cox.net

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  43. Tammy says

    Wow Sharon, that cake is amazing! The fork is so realistic! Thanks for explaining how you made it.You are a true sugar artist!

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  46. Cassy says

    Your talent is so amazing. I really am thankful for all that you contribute to the caking community. Keep it coming Sharon!!!

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  47. Jennywenny says

    Wow, what a very special aunt you are! Do you also cover the foamcore board or is that safe to be next to the cake?

    I’d of course love to win the DVD!!!

    Thanks for sharing such an elaborate cake, its good to know that its not impossible!

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  48. Desert Rose says

    Oh My! Are you OK? How is your finger now? I feel so bad 🙁 Please be careful.
    I loved the cake,thank you so much for the nice tutorial.
    I cannot wait to see your next DVD.
    I hope you get some rest and hope your finger heals soon.
    – haniya.

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  50. Anonymous says

    Hi Sharon…

    I met you last summer at the ICES Conventionin Orlando…we chatted at Chef Mickies! Anywho…I follow everything you do because you are my cake guru! You taught me how to smooth icing, I use your buttercream recipe, and own almost all of your DVD’s…keep’em coming! Just wanted to thank you for being such an accessible inspiration! Oh, and I would love to win the giveaway!

    All the Best, Amy Stella 🙂
    CakesUniqueByAmy.com

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  51. Chris says

    OMG I’M LOVING THIS POST! A friend of mine just sorta got engaged (her mom told her, her bf asked for her blessing and she wants me to do her cakes for her) and i know she would totally love something like this! Perfect for an engagement party or couples shower seeing how it’s super fun.

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  52. Julie Reid says

    Whoooo!! Ilove give aways!!

    The graduation cake is amazing!!! Thanks for the details of putting it together. You are so kind to do that for us untalented people (haha)!

    Have a great week!

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  53. DARLENE says

    Like everyone else I look forward to your blogs and thanks so much for sharing your great talent with us. Here’s wishing I won the video
    Darlene

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  54. Scarlet Harris says

    As always, the cake is awesome and thank you so much for the tutorial. Can’t wait for the DVD. I have all the others and have pre-ordered this one but it would be great to win it. Then I can buy more cake “stuff”!!

    Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent!!

    Scarlet

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  55. Saycheese says

    Sharon, you are my cake hero…heroine (hero sounds less illegal…lol)
    My dream is to work up to make cakes as fabulous as you do!

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  57. Barb says

    What a great cake and the colors are fantastic – that dark blue is beautiful.

    Your work is always flawless! Your ideas terrific – non can match you!

    Barb

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  58. Becky Hadley says

    Wow!! Sharon you make it look so easy!! Beautiful cake!! Can’t wait for the next dvd 🙂

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  59. fiddlesticks says

    Sharon,Thank you so much for the tutorial. I always learn so much from you, and love your dvd,s! You make it all seem so easy!
    I love that you share all of your talents so the rest of us can learn!

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  62. asimpson says

    Hi Sharon, love the graduation cake and I’ve pre-ordered the Topsy Turvey, I can’t wait to get it!!! I would love to win one though, then I could get another video 🙂 I’ve done one of the cakes from Boxes and Bows and you are an amazing teacher!!

    Annette

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  63. Laurel says

    Ooh, me me me! I have never attempted a topsy-turvy cake before but would love to learn from the master! You are my Cake Central Idol and I don’t know how I didn’t find your blog until just now. Yay!

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  64. Rafael Logrono says

    I really do love this cake! It can easily be applied to topsy turvy cakes (using your DVD as a guide, of course!) I love it so darn much that i think the next time I order to pfeil & holing or sugarart, I may buy those supplies listed!

    Sweet Regards,

    Rafael Logrono

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  65. Barbara says

    The graduation cake is absolutely fantastic! I can’t believe all the details you included.

    I have all of your DVDs, so winning this one would be fantastic. 🙂

    Thanks so much,
    Barbara
    bepotter@gmail.com

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  66. Weims319 says

    Hi Sharon! I can’t wait for my copy of Topsy Turvy. I’ve never even seen a tilted cake, thanks so much for posting this. Your work definitely inspires me to work outside my comfort zone 🙂 I didn’t even know most of the things you post in this blog existed! Now I want scroll and alphabet cutters 🙂 save me from the agony of writing on cakes!

    Best Wishes!

    Stephanie
    (aka Weimtigress)

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  67. Michelle Fefer says

    Sharon, what can I say that hasn’t been said already. You truely are an inspiration. Thank you for sharing and giving me the courage to always try new things. Congratulations to your niece. I can’t wait to see the other graduation cakes that follow. Regards, Michelle Fefer
    michellefefer@aol.com

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  68. cindy's cakery says

    sharon you are a dream come true!! thank you so much for that tutorial of your gorgeous cake as i have been wanting to learn the wedge topsy turvey for some time. i really would LOVE to win your new dvd cos all your other ones have made a humongous difference in my cakes. thank you a million times 🙂
    cindy

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  69. liz says

    That is one awesome graduation cake, Sharon!!!! I hope I can be ‘slightly’ as good as you are!!!! I already pre-ordered my DVD…..but I know a friend who I could give that extra one to! Enter me, please!

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  70. morselsbymark@yahoo.com says

    Hi Sahron

    Thanks for the post – got me temted to try it now!!! Your work is fantastic as usual!!!

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  71. Sherri says

    Do you happen to remember the source of the textured rolling pin you used on the blue bow?

    The cake is stunning!

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  72. normita says

    Wud loooove to win the DVD!!! Please enter me in the drawing!! I have yet to try a TT, but you always make everything look so easy!! One more thing…YOU ARE AWESOME 🙂

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  75. Candy B. says

    What a beautiful cake ( as usual), thanks for sharing. I have one of your DVD’s and can’t wait to get this one.

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  76. Lena says

    I really must congratulate you on that cake. It stunning.
    It would be nice if I could win the CD, as I have been trying to order one, but my credit card was replaced with a new expiring date and for some reason PayPal does not recongnize it and I have been battling to sort that out as I am in S.Africa and my account in in Europe in Euros…! I have even lost your promotion for ordering before the 15th!
    Anyway, I will get it some other time. I have your collection of DVD and enjoy them throughly. I would like where do you get the material you use for plates you place under your cakes that you put the dowels through. What is the name of that material?
    Thank you for sharing how to make that cake.
    God bless
    Macdacruz

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  77. Kentucky Megan says

    Someday I want to be like you! It is time for you to post your suckiest (is that a word?), so the rest of us mere mortals can feel a bit better about our caking skills. Seriously, FANTASTIC cake! Your creations never cease to amaze me. Love ya! Meeeeeeegan

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  78. The Caretaker says

    Ok, first of all, Sharon I love ALL your cakes. Your techniques has changed the looks of my cakes commpletely. Thank you for sharing your talent with everyone.

    And second, I am a Pearland B—- so everyone, stop trying, you know I’m gonna win this giveaway!!! Just kidding. Hope I win though. Thanks Sharon.

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  80. brenlyn says

    thank you so much for that tutorial using the wedges,ive always wanted to know how to do that,and the pictures help so much!! great info! thanks!

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  81. Showersfamily says

    What a beautiful cake for your neice. Elegant and fun at the same time. I am super excited about your upcoming DVD release. Keep them coming.

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  83. Sandi says

    The grad cake is awesome…as always when you do a cake! Thanks for posting on how you did the tilting effect. Another DVD, another addition to my cake library!

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  84. Megan Derr says

    Thank you for all you techniques that you provide. I know my cakes have been smoother and more professional looking with you help! You are the best.

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  85. Sherilyn says

    That cake is simply amazing!!! Thank you so much for sharing your techniques. I have admired your cakes for years and LOVE your dvds!

    Sherilyn

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  87. Lisa says

    You did a great job on that cake. I love all the attention to detail and how each time you look at it you see something new. All the little touches make it special! I have just started “playing” with fondant and would love to win a copy of your DVD! Thanks for offering it!

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  88. KimmieD says

    I LOVE that graduation cake! It’s gorgeous! Sharon you are so talented, so when are you going to make your appearance on one of those Food Network cake challenges?? You would have my vote.

    Enter me too please :).

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  89. Christina Reif says

    Wow, I just happened upon your blog through Foodgawker, and your cakes look amazing. I would love to learn more about topsy turvy cakes. Enter me in!

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  90. DieR YesdniL says

    Next time, I dare you to try the non carved non styrafoam topsy turvy cake 😀

    Great job!

    PS want to be my aunt? I had the AWESOME cake planned… but it serves 200… and there were just family javascript:void(0)at my party (a whole 6 of us… lol) oh well. another time. I didn’t have time to make it anyway!

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  91. Anonymous says

    Sharon, Thank you very much for your blog. I am learning so much from it and from your dvds; I have them all. I can’t wait to try this cake. Blue is my favorite color, imagine how much I like this cake. I love the flowers. Thank you for the tip where to buy them. Thanks.
    Ceci M
    scelin28@yahoo.com

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  93. workingwoman2 says

    Thank you Sharon, for always so generously sharing your ideas and talent with us. Your work is really incredible!

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  95. Steph says

    This was a really interesting way to make the topsy-turvy cake. I’ve not actually seen someone use styrofoam separators to accomplish this. Very creative. I like it a lot.

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  96. Bonnell says

    Sharon,
    Love your cake, it’s beautiful (as usual). I purchased all your DVDs at the Pearland DOS and have watched them all at least 2 times. Buttercream has always been my weak point (major). Last night I iced a buttercream cake and it turned out PERFECTLY smooth. I was amazed at myself. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

    And of course I would love to win your DVD.

    Bonnell

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  97. Jessa Waterman happycakes@tx.rr.com says

    Incredible as usual!!! If I don’t win, I’m still going to add it to my dvd collection – you are the BEST teacher!

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  98. Rockysharon says

    Beautiful cake! Thanks for all the helpful tips. I have already ordered the Topsy DVD too….but it would make a great gift for another decorator friend. Thanks for all your help to everyone.

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  99. Jennifer says

    Thanks for taking me step by step through the cake assembling. I’ve always wondered how stable those kind of cakes are. I would love to win a copy of the topsy turvy DVD!

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  100. Sally VanBeek says

    Hey Sharon,
    Please enter my name in your Totally Topsy Turvy DVD giveaway. I have all of your other DVD’s, so I might as well get to enjoy this newest production as well.
    Thank you!
    Sally VanBeek
    Washington State

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  101. Rocio says

    Hello Sharon,

    your cake came out beautiful like always, I have also pre-registered for your Dvd but would like to be enter to win a copy.

    I saw you at the Pearland day of sharing, you are hilarious, I really enjoyed your demo although there was not enough time for you to finish. I hope you come out with more DVD for us to learn more techniques.

    Rocio

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  103. vicki0052 says

    Hi Sharon:I hope I’m not to late for the drawing. I saw everyone wants your video. I just love your dvd’s and I am planning on getting all of them. Put me the running. By the way, I love your graduation cake for your neice. I have a few years before my grandchildren graduate so I should be good at making one of these with the help of your video. Denise V. Moses

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  106. Sheila Levesque (LC missyvixen) says

    Great tutorial, Sharon, thanks so much!!! I plan on using this method for Tasha’s 16th birthday in July now that you have eased my fears some.

    Enter me, enter me, enter me!!! I NEEEEEED this one….hahaha

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  108. Janetlynn says

    Wow, Wow, Wow! Great Cake! I’ve pre-ordered the DVD but another one would make a Great Gift! I’m back in the blogging world (still learning tho)- Thanks Sharon for all your help! – ck out my sugar bow I made from your DVD! I’m getting better! But the baby booties are a different story…and I have a baby shower coming up!

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  109. fosterscreations says

    Sharon,
    Thanks so much for posting these instructions. I would love to do a topsy turvy cake but am not great at covering cakes in fondant so all of my cakes are buttercream. I would be concerned that they would slid off the board once tilted. Does your DVD cover topsy turvy cakes in BC only?

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  110. deetmar says

    I was looking through A Coletee Peters book trying to figure out how to do a topsy turvy cake. She said to use the styrofoam dummies, so I typed this into my search browser and it brought we here. Who would have thought it! I had even forgotten about the DVD coming out, I have been crazy busy too! I will read through and see where you purchased yours, or hopefully you will teach us how to make our own.

    Thanks

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  111. Julie Contreras says

    Your work is amazing! I love that you are so willing to share all of your secrets with us fellow cake ladies. I haven't had the money to purchase any of your dvds yet but I will be asking for them for my birthday (in October-why so far away).

    Again, thanks for the wonderful tutorials!!!

    Julie
    julie.contreras@yahoo.com

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  112. Kanga says

    I'm sure I totally missed the give away, but I had to leave a comment anyway! I have my very first topsy turvy cake coming up in 2 weeks. I have been looking at all of the videos and tutorials, trying to decide the best way to do it. Thanks for showing me a new way!

    PS SO excited to find your blog!! *smile*

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  113. woodruffbn says

    I am planning on ordering a few DVD's. Your work is truely inspiring. I'm a newbie at all of this and I need all the help I can get! LOL! Please enter me in the drawing (if I'm not too late).

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  114. min_wilson says

    ooo, am i too late??? ive been looking everywhere for your dvds at a good price (your worth every penny but my bank acount dosent have very many) and i stumbled across your awesome blog! I'm a 23yr old stay at home mom, and took a wedding cake order for dec 5th to get some christmas money. The bride wants tiffany boxes stacked and i heard through cake central you are the ONE person who can get me through this with a happy bride.
    Any ideas on where i can get your boxes and bows dvd?…. or are you still in the give away mood you posted on your blog??? 🙂 &hearts&;

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  115. Deborah says

    This is just perfect!. I love the way she explains. She makes sure everybody gets all the details.
    Congratulations!
    Isabel Sanchez

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  116. Jenny Bates says

    I am thinking that I am a little late on the give-away, but still wanted to comment..I am rather new to all of this and looking for ideas and you have done it…I can't wait to try all that I have seen on your blog. You are an inspiration and wanted to thank you for all that you do!!
    <3 Jennifer

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  117. moviebuff2008 says

    I love this cake and need to make one too with the seporators in it. My only question is, is it totally save to drive a dowel thru real cake into syrofoam and then into another cake? Would there not be transfer of syro into the cake below? I just want to make sure I can do this. Thank you so much for telling us all about this cake.

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  119. Suzan says

    This is beautiful and I love how you took all the elements from something meaningful. Very creative, inspirational and stunningly beautiful!

    I also want to thank you for posting how you did this. I've been wanting to do one of these myself but looked at the prices of the pans and thought I can't pay that for just a hobby.

    Well you showed me I didn't need those pans to do it. Just some styrofoam. Now I can challenge myself with this task. Thank you!

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  120. Cake Decorating Supplies says

    Very, very nice work. I'm really impressed. I've been in the cake business for years and I truly think that you're a pro.

    Congratulations and keep up your sugar art!!!

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  124. Sharon Lane says

    love, love your cake and your tutorials. I am a novice at cake decorating but enjoy seeing your pics. I print out tips and incorporate into my decorating. I would love to have your DVD to inspire and help to develop my training.

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  128. Karina McDaniel says

    Thanks so munch for this tutorial!! I love it!. Thanks for sharing the trick for making a “fork”
    Congratulations!

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  132. Erin Loftis says

    Oh Sharon I feel exhausted just reading your blog! I don’t know how you do all that you do and do it so well! Thanks for the chance to win the Totally Topsy DVD. I would love to add this to my collection of your DVD’S!

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  134. Noemi Smith says

    Sharon love your work, what a cake! I love all your DVD’s I have almost all….. And would love to win one. Keep up the totarial.
    Thank you for all the info you share with all of us
    Noemi

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  135. Donna Hunsinger says

    I have been watching your videos & reading your blog. I can’t thank you enough for sharing all of your cake knowledge with us. Sometimes when I watch your videos I just want to reach through the tv & give you a big hug!! You have given me so many tips and so much advice. Can’t say thank you enough!!

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  137. Sweet Fluffy Things says

    Thank you for tutorial, you make it sound easy! I hope I’m not too late to win a DVD if so then where can I buy one from in the UK? Spreading cake love to you, Frances of Sweet Fluffy Things

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  138. Jennifer Holt says

    Sharon,
    You really are so talented and generous! I love that you share your “how to do” snipits with us! I love your videos they have made me feel so much more confident with cakes! Thank you again,keep up the great job!!!

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  139. Cynthia Rathunde says

    I am inspired…my husband is graduating and I am now looking at doing one of these. I have always loved the Topsy Turvy look. Thanks~

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  140. Allyson Faure says

    That cake is just amazing, just like everything u do. I’m just loving your dvd’s I just bought they are so helpful.

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    • sharon says

      No, it can be done in buttercream. It’s a little bit trickier and you have to be careful not to mess up icing, but you can do it!

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