Topsy-Turvy Cake Construction
Richard Ruskell
Class Preview
0:53
- In-depth Instruction; over 133 mins
- On-demand video access anytime
- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Introduction
6:39
Meet Richard Ruskell, winner of Last Cake Standing and an expert in cakes that lean, sprawl and move!
Materials
9:28
Richard discusses the supplies you'll use in this class.
Engineering
13:45
Sketch out your cake design and learn how to add structural support. Take into consideration the type of cake and fillings you use; their consistencies will affect your final outcome.
Applying Fondant
22:37
Learn best practices for preparing and applying fondant to your cakes and Richard's amazingly simple and precise way of adding a ribbon border.
Cutting Shapes
24:03
Richard demonstrates how to to perfectly slice and cover tier separators as well as how to prepare cake boards so that they line up when it comes time to construct the cake.
Stacking
31:13
Learn to assemble topsy-turvy cakes like a gravity-defying pro as Richard shows you how to install the center pole and build the cake up from the bottom.
Decorating
13:28
Richard shows you a simple method of decorating your cake using fondant and cookie cutters.
Transportation
5:43
Richard details how to move your cake from the kitchen to the party, offering invaluable tips gleaned from years of experience.
Variations
5:18
Get inspired by some of Richard's very own topsy-turvy cake creations.
Learn how to make Richard Ruskell’s gravity-defying, multi-tiered cakes! Start with a sketch, review design considerations and do the math as Richard teaches you the engineering secrets behind these amazing cakes. Learn which types of cakes and fillings are ideal and then learn how to construct a support system, fix errors with simple tricks and much more. Richard will show you how to cover your tiers and separators in fondant, how to stack your cake and share his tips for transporting these jaw-dropping creations.
Richard Ruskell
Twice named "One of the 10 Best Pastry Chefs in America," Richard attended the French Culinary Institute in New York and is also known as the winner of the Food Network's "Last Cake Standing."
Bonus materials available after purchase