How to fill and cover a round cake (my way) tutorial

[MzTJones80]

I'm also a chef, but everything I know about cakes is SELF TAUGHT. I'm really proud of that. However, self taught means that I didn't teach myself everything. I love watching your videos! I learn so much more. I love learning new things. Thanks for the tutorials!

[nivia91]

@MzTJones80 My pleasure :) I am not a chef and I learnt how to bake by doing a lot of research. I also love learning from other people's videos and I still dont consider myself a professional. I am happy that my videos help you and other people create beautiful cakes :) I love sharing my knowledge.

[Jojosweets11]

Hi nivia you make wonderful videos and even better cakes, amazing!! I was just wondering what sugarpaste you use and whtat thickness it was as I am also from the UK and self-taught:)

[nivia91]

@Jojosweets11 I use regalice sugarpaste, it is one of the most used sugarpaste in the UK. About the thickness, I dont know really, I just feel the sugarpaste and know when it is enough rolling, sorry!

[quansah96]

hiya, just wondered if you still had a website , as it seems to have disappeared ??

[nivia91]

@quansah96 Yes I do and it is working, I hope it works for you.

[lkebbi]

amazing work,great jog thanks for the tutorials :-)

[mikiwapi]

what kind of ganache (the cream/white coloured) did u use? the one u applied before the fondant cover? you are doing an amazing artwork with your cakes. thanks also for sharing am learning so much from your work.

[nivia91]

@mikiwapi Thank you :) I used organic white chocolate with vanilly beans.

[mikiwapi]

@nivia91 thanks for your response, will give white chocolate ganache a try. u r awesome. keep up the good job.

[57657883]

Okay, thanks Nivia...I'll get to hunting!!

[57657883]

What is ganage? Is it ganache??? Thank you for your lovely tutorials! Love how you do things, they are so wonderful to see :-) Where might I find the black edger you used? Thanks!

[nivia91]

@57657883 Oh goodness me, I wrote it wrong! Yes I meant ganache. Thank you :) You will have to do some research because it took me a while to find it. I cant remembeer where I bought it from, sorry!

[piperyendor]

Hi Nivia91, Everything you do looks perfect. What kind of cake are you using? It looks like a chocolate cake. Is it. How deep a pan did you use? Did you have to lower the temperature to get it to bake evenly without burning?  I usually use e pans 2" deep. Your tutorial was extremely helpful.

Thanks loads

[nivia91]

@piperyendor I use a 3" deep cake tin. I usually use some wet strips around my tins so they can come out even. It is a chocolate cake. Thank you for your lovely words.

[Pixirinin]

Hola Nivia, acabo de visitar tu galeria de fotos de tu pagina web, es... precioso!!! Espero ver tutoriales de esas figurillas tan monas que haces y sobretodo de las flores. Ya sabes que aquí en España no tenemos muchas posiblidades de asistir a algún curso (solo encuentro en Madrid), así que te animo a que sigas grabando tu trabajo. Un saludo desde España.

[nivia91]

@Pixirinin Oh muchas gracias :) En que parte de Espana vives? Sobre las figuritas, algunas podre ensenar pero otras no por el copyright. Que pena que en Espana el mudo de los cakes no sea tan famoso. Podrias ir al NEC en Noviembre, creo que te encantaria. Es una exibicion de tartas decoradas en Birmingham. Muchas gracias una vez mas :)

[Pixirinin]

@nivia91 Soy de la costa de Granada. Otra cosa, es que es muy dificil conseguir los ingredientes y las herramientas para hacer los cakes. Tengo que comprarlo todo por internet. Mi última creación fue una tarta para un bebé, le hice el zapatito de uno de tus tutoriales. Muchas gracias a ti!!! Me inspiras a seguir formandome en este mundo. Besos

[nivia91]

@Pixirinin Ay que bueno, me alegro de que mis videos te sean de gran ayuda :) Yo soy the Mallorca, si vivieras alla, cuando yo viniera a la isla, te podria ensenar pero... Bueno si necesitas alquier cosita, me avisas. Cuidate!

[piperyendor]

I have been using the divider for yers and I always start from the bottom. Never thought of starting from the top. Thanks alot.

[nivia91]

@piperyendor :)

[bubimissi]

great ...........you are so talanted....

[nivia91]

@bubimissi Thank you :)

[modelchickny]

Beautiful work, love the music as well. How can I find Michelle's site that you refer to.

[nivia91]

@modelchickny thanks, just write inspired by michelle on youtube

[babytiti19]

Of course darling i remember it. I can see the diffrence but you know what EVEN THAT ONE WAS A BIG WOW. I still have the tower :D. You are like an artist darling!

[seductivebeauty7]

hello nivia, may I know what brand of chocolate do you recommend for the ganache? Thank you. God Bless you.

[nivia91]

@seductivebeauty7 You can use any chocolate you like eating. I only use organic chocolate. That one was organic white chocolate with vanilla.

[zubari1000]

Love watching your videos. You're incredible! And who is that singer I'm hearing while watching? She's incredible too.

[nivia91]

@zubari1000 Thank you :) Her name is Adele, she is great indeed!

[mommyhotcakes]

Beautiful, Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent with me! I am touched, may God bless you and yours...

Sincerely,

Mommy hot cakes... 

[nivia91]

@mommyhotcakes Thank you, you always have something nice to say, I really appreciate it :) May God bless you to.

[virgiepblue]

wont the Granage melt if you let the cake sit out for display?

[nivia91]

@virgiepblue It will depend on the weather. That day was quite warm, like 25C and the chocolate was absolutely fine. Ganage shouldnt be left at room temperature longer than 48 hours.

[babytiti19]

Flawless work darling. AMAZING!!! God bless you Nivia

[nivia91]

@babytiti19 Thank you sweetie :) Do you remember my castle cake, the one I made for Melody? What a difference from then :) Thanks to God for the inspiration and teachings!