Ingredients
One of the first steps to making a successful sewing machine cake is to gather all the necessary ingredients. You will need to obtain cake mix, white frosting, edible cake decorations and green and black food coloring.
Additionally, you will need two round cakes of the same size and shape. You will also need both a sewing machine template as well as toothpicks, which will assist in holding the cakes together.
Finally, you will need a bread knife or cake leveler, a butter knife, a disposable piping bag and a spatula.
Preparing the Cakes
Once you have gathered and assembled all of the ingredients, it is time to begin preparing the cakes. Take the two cakes and use the bread knife or cake leveler to cut each cake into four sections. This allows the cake sections to be slimmer, giving the cake a more realistic sewing machine shape.
Once the cakes have been cut, it is time to assemble the four sections together. You can do so by using the toothpicks to hold the sections together. Once the cake sections have been put together and secured, use a butter knife to shape the edges of the cake until the sewing machine shape is complete.
Creating the Filling
Before you can put the finishing touches on the cake, you must create the filling. You can use either a buttercream, mousse, cream cheese or whipped cream. Once the filling has been selected, it is time to create a coat of frosting on the cake.
You can do this by using a disposable icing bag and an appropriate pastry tip. Once the cake has been frosted and the filling added, it is time to move onto adding all the decorations.
Decorating the Cake
When it comes to adding decorations to the cake, it is important to remember to use colors that will give the cake a realistic appearance, such as greens and oranges for the buttons, black for the sewing machine, and silver for the needle. To add texture to the cake, you can use edible cake decorations, such as piped icing, sprinkles, or even small pieces of foil.
Also, to make the cake appear more realistic, you can use a sewing machine template for the decorations. Once all the decorations have been added, the cake is ready to be served.
Serving the Cake
After creating the cake and adding all the necessary decorations, it is time to serve the cake. You can serve the cake at a birthday party, a special occasion, or even a sewing-themed baby shower.
When serving the cake, it is important to ensure that each piece has a bit of the filling mixed in with the cake. Additionally, it is beneficial to cut the cake into small slices, as this can prevent the filling from spilling or oozing out of the cake.
Tips and Tricks
When it comes to making a successful sewing machine cake, there are some tips and tricks that can help. First, freeze the cakes after cutting them into four slices, as this can help the cakes stick together more easily.
Second, when creating the filling, always use a recipe specifically for the type of filling you are creating, as this can help prevent the cake from becoming soggy. Additionally, if you are making your icing from scratch, add in emulsion flavoring to give the cake a more flavorful taste.
Storage and Preservation
The best way to preserve and store a sewing machine cake is to wrap it in foil, place it in an airtight container, and store it in the refrigerator. This will help to keep the cake fresh and prevent it from falling apart. The cake should be kept at a temperature of five degrees celsius and should never be put in an area where it can become affected by direct sunlight.
If the cake needs to be stored for an extended period of time, it is best to never attempt to freeze it, as this will cause the icing and decorations to become mushy, and the cake may become heavy and dense.
Serving the Cake at an Event
When it comes to serving a sewing machine cake at an event, it is important to ensure that the cake is cut and served in pieces that will show off the cake’s design. You can either cut the cake into large slabs or make small bite-sized pieces. Either way, when serving the cake ensure that each bite has a bit of both the cake and the filling.
Additionally, when serving the cake, ensure that there is an appropriate serving utensil and cutting board provided, as this can help to keep the cake intact and organized.
Decorating the Cake with Thread
To give the cake a more realistic sewing machine design, you can use thread as a decoration. Be sure to use edible thread, as this is safe to consume. You can use the thread to create a pattern, line, or even a border around the cake.
The ends of the thread can be secured with a dab of frosting or covered by a sprinkling of edible cake decorations. When using thread as a decoration, it is important to take care to use a minimal amount, as too much thread will cause the cake to become too heavy and dense.
Using Icing to Create a Needle
To create a realistic sewing machine needle, you can use a combination of black, white and even grey food coloring. Use either a butter knife or a french roller with a small cake tip to create the needle shape.
To give the icing a pattern, you can use a toothpick or a sharp knife to make a back-and-forth pattern along the icing. After the icing has been shaped and patterned, use edible sparkles or candy pieces to give the needle a shiny look.
Adding a Bobbin to the Cake
Adding a bobbin to the cake can also be a great way to give it a more realistic appearance. To create the bobbin, simply fill a pastry bag with a combination of white and green icing and use a round cake tip.
Once you have the desired shape, use a butter knife or a french roller to lightly press down on the bobbin to give it more shape. After the bobbin has been created, use edible sparkles or cake decorations to give the bobbin a more colorful look.
