Punk Ragdoll Cake Decorating and Baking Tutorial

In this lesson, Paul cuts out sections form 10” round chocolate cake to make up the body. It’s then onto layering the cake and of course Paul’s cake isn’t going to be eaten so you may want to add more layers by cutting each section in half again.

Now that the cake has set, Paul adds the first layer of ganache over the entire cake and then puts it back in the fridge to set. Paul shows us a quick and simple way to cover the board in one piece without having to remove the cake. Then it’s onto making the cute stripey legs.

Paul has come up with a brilliant way to create the ruffles in the dress that guarantees they won’t ever go flat. We then learn a clever way to add decorations to a dress that takes no time at all.

First of all, Paul adds a neck to the body. He then adds frills to continue to dress up the torso.

Here Paul starts by adding simple arms and then adds cute details to the dress including upper sleeves and lovely long bow.

Paul now starts on the head and he is using a dummy which is advisable otherwise it could be a bit heavy.

Here we see Paul turn a polystyrene ball into an adorably creepy face….if there is such a thing?. He starts off by covering it with ivory sugarpaste and then makes the eyes using very simple and quick techniques with the help of some cutters.

Paul now starts on the head and he is using a dummy which is advisable otherwise it could be a bit heavy. He shapes it using a carving knife and then begins to add eyes and lips.

Here Paul gets the dusts and small paintbrushes out to make large striking eyes.

As Paul starts the hair he realises that his original method is going to be a little too time consuming, which is a shame as it looks great. However, you can make the har using Paul’s first method if you have the time.

In this final lesson, Paul makes and then adds the dolls hair before creating a lovely polka dot bow for her head. Then the final, final touch is a bit of lovely edible spray glaze. The glaze helps to make everything look better.

Paul shares some other ideas you can try out during this project. We’re sure you’ve some of your own, and we’d love to see what brilliant alterations you’ve made.

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In this lesson, Paul shares some insider information about the cost of make this cake. He also discusses pricing, portions and other vital information for any professional cake designer.