Valentine’s Gift Basket Cake Decorating and Baking Tutorial

In this lesson, Paul shows you how to carve the layered cake into the shape of your basket. 

Now that the cake has been carved, it’s time to cover it with a smooth layer of ganache.

Paul shows you an easy technique to cover the cake all in one go with a nice smooth finish. If you’re having trouble covering the cake in one go, Paul shows you the quick and effective pleat method to cover the cake as an alternative.

Now the fun begins! In this lesson, Paul shows you how to create the lovely basket weave effect.

In this lesson, Paul shows you how to make the handle using armature wire. 

Now that the internal structure of the handle has been made, Paul makes sure that the handle is all covered up in sugarpaste. 

In this lesson, Paul applies a light two toned effect to the basket to give off a shabby chic look.

Paul shows you how to cover the board around the cake. 

Paul teaches you how to make a lovely ribbon from sugarpaste, a very versatile decoration that can be used on almost any kind of cake!

in this lesson, you will learn how to make the little love hearts and gift decorations for the basket.

Paul shows you how to make the body and legs for the cute teddy bear.

In this lesson, Paul shows you his technique to making the bears head and arms.

Paul adds some little touch ups to complete the cake.

Paul gives you some other ideas to use on your own cake.

in this lesson, Paul shares insider knowledge on selling your own cakes.