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How to Make an Edible Glitter Cake
• Lynsey Macdonald
No celebration is complete without an eye catching centre-piece! In this post, we'll talk you through how to make an edible glitter cake that your guests will love. It's the perfect way to add some serious sparkle to your event, without missing out on the best bit - eating the cake!
Whether it's an anniversary celebration, a birthday bash or an engagement party, this cake will be the star of the show. To demonstrate, we've included the following video, with step by step instructions below.
Watch how it's done!
Step by Step: How to make an edible glitter cake
Glitter is a fairly simple way to create a bold statement with your bakes, because it doesn't involve intricate cutting out, moulding or stencilling. Follow the steps below to create yours!
- Begin by brushing the cake with piping gel. If you've ever wondered how to make edible glitter stick to a cake, here's your answer! Piping gel has a tacky finish, therefore it will provide a perfect base for your edible glitter to stick to.
- Next, place a piece of greaseproof paper underneath the cake in order to catch the glitter that drops down.
- Then take your edible glitter and start to push it onto the piping gel by hand or with a brush. Pat it on carefully and be sure to go back over and fill in any gaps. You want to create a nice even layer!
- Pause intermittently to lift your greaseproof paper and tip your excess back into the pot. An entire Edible Glitter Cake will use less than you think!
- Then continue to pat the same glitter on, or, for a real statement, choose a different style or colour (as long as it's edible) and add that on. Continue to work to get an even covering. One pot of these edible glitter squares should cover a 10" round, 4" deep cake.
And there you have it - it's a simple as that!
Remember, you don't have to cover the entire side of the cake in glitter for this to work. For example, you could add some glitter on top of other detailing, or focus just on one section. Whatever you choose, it's sure to impress!
Other Edible Glitter Cake Options!
Not so keen on the full on glitter vibe? Not a problem! There are plenty of great ways to get that glitter finish on your cakes - this video by the talented cake artist and YouTube sensation Cakes by Lynz shows three of them! We were so happy she used our edible glitter squares for one of them!
Using an edible lustre dust on a cake can give a beautiful, shimmery finish, without involving larger glitter particles. And these dusts are super versatile. Brush them on over the entire cake, or smaller sections, for an eye catching but elegant finish. Explore our collection of lustre dusts here to find the right one for you.
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