You may have mastered buttercream, but what about the other skills you need to run a successful cake decorating business? Join award-winning cake designer Rachael Teufel as she shares her time-tested techniques for running a professional and successful business. Find out how to stack, store and transport your cake while avoiding common and easy-to-make mistakes.
Cake Logistics From Start to Finish
You may have mastered buttercream, but what about the other skills you need to run a successful cake decorating business? Join award-winning cake designer Rachael Teufel as she shares her time-tested techniques for running a professional and successful business. Find out how to stack, store and transport your cake while avoiding common and easy-to-make mistakes.
Overview
About
Rachael Teufel was a physical therapist before she discovered cakes as a creative outlet. In 2006 Rachael started Intricate Icings Cake Design. Today her work is nationally recognized. She's been featured on the "Food Network Challenge" as well as in publications such as Brides, Martha Stewart Weddings and The Knot. Rachael was named one of the top U.S. pastry pros by Martha Stewart Weddings.
01: Kitchen Tips: Ingredient Shelf Life & Storage
Meet Rachael Teufel and learn about the shelf life of cake ingredients as well as how to store them. After that, find out how to store baked cakes, assembled cakes and other completed components, such as buttercreams and jams.
26 min
02: Stacking Methods
In this lesson, learn all about cake stacking methods. Rachael walks you through traditional stacking, using a center column, and stacking oddly shaped and oddly sized cakes.
19 min
03: Storing Cakes While Decorating
It's important to think about how you treat your cake as you're decorating it. Your ingredients determine how long your cake can be at room temperature and when refrigeration is necessary. Learn how to make the right decisions for your specific projects.
13 min
04: Transporting & Setting Up Cakes
Once your cake is made, you need to deliver it! Learn about boxing and container options as well as delivery and temperature control. Rachael also shares an in-depth look at the cake toolkit she always has on hand to make fixes on the fly.
27 min
05: Disassembling & Cutting Cake
Finally, learn about disassembling cakes and cutting proper serving sizes. Rachael explains what you need to teach your clients about cutting their cakes, to make sure the right method is used for their specific cake.
13 min
