The Letter I

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Wicked GoodiesApril 14, 2016

I is for inlay. In both of the examples shown below, an inlay effect is used to decorate a dessert. Learn more about the A-Z April Blogging Challenge here.

Impressionist Cake

This is the story of how I went to France, became an impressionistic cake artist, was disatisfied with my work, and nearly cut my ear off.

No wait…this is the story of how I made a portrait cake by extruding bold colors of modeling chocolate, inlaying them into a plaque, and lighting the face on fire.

Voila!

Inlay Effect in Royal Icing

Above, I’ve executed a different style of inlay effect using royal icing on the roof of a gingerbread house in the Winter Gingerbread Village.

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The Letter I — 5 Comments

GlamMa Sweets on April 11, 2016 at 3:00 pm said:

I love your impressionist cake, fantastic!!
I is for Ice cream cone cake!!! I’m so loving this exercise. I didn’t get a chance to read the books yet but can’t wait!!
Heather Barnett on April 10, 2016 at 6:02 pm said:

I is for iced cookies
Beki andreasen on April 10, 2016 at 4:42 pm said:

I is for the Incredibles My son loves the Incredibles so my daughter surprised him and baked him this cake
Yariana Wortz on April 10, 2016 at 6:29 am said:

I is for an icing glaze on my cranberry and orange scones.
Joanne Spence on April 10, 2016 at 4:56 am said:

I is for irridescent, like the effect of pearl airbrush over vibrant buttercream.

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