BEAUTY & THE BEAST theme cake, All shapes, 2 TIER ONLY

 

Creating a "Beauty & the Beast" themed cake can be an enchanting and delightful project. Here are some ideas and steps to help you design and make a stunning cake based on this beloved fairy tale:

Design Ideas

1. Classic Elements:
• Enchanted Rose: A glass dome with a red rose inside.
• Belle’s Dress: Layers resembling Belle's yellow ball gown.
• Beast's Castle: Incorporate elements of the castle, such as stained glass windows.
• Characters: Figures of Belle, the Beast, Lumière, Cogsworth, Mrs. Potts, and Chip.
2. Cake Structure:
• Tiered Cake: Multi-tiered cakes allow for more elaborate designs. Each tier can represent different elements of the story.
• Single Layer: A simpler design can focus on one main element, like the rose or Belle's dress.
3. Color Scheme:
• Primary Colors: Yellow (for Belle's dress), blue (for the Beast's outfit), red (for the rose), and gold accents.
• Background Colors: Soft pastels or dark shades to represent the castle's ambiance.

Materials and Ingredients

• Cake:
• Your preferred cake flavor (e.g., vanilla, chocolate, red velvet)
• Buttercream or fondant for covering the cake
• Food coloring (yellow, red, blue, gold)
• Edible gold leaf for accents (optional)
• Decorations:
• Fondant or gum paste for creating figures and intricate designs
• Piping gel for stained glass effects
• Edible glitter and luster dust
• Floral wire and floral tape for the enchanted rose

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Baking the Cake

• Prepare your cake batter according to your favorite recipe.
• Bake the cakes in appropriately sized pans for the tiers you plan to create. Allow them to cool completely.

2. Preparing the Decorations

• Create Fondant Figures: Use colored fondant to mold characters like Belle, Beast, and others. Let them dry and harden.
• Make the Enchanted Rose: Form a rose from red fondant. Use floral wire and tape to create the stem, and place it under a small clear dome (purchased or made from clear gelatin).

3. Assembling the Cake

• Stacking the Tiers: Level and stack the cake layers with buttercream or ganache between them. Insert dowels into the bottom layers to support the upper tiers.
• Covering the Cake: Cover each tier with a smooth layer of buttercream or fondant. Use a fondant smoother to remove any air bubbles.

4. Decorating the Cake

• Belle’s Dress Tier: Create ruffles with yellow fondant and attach them to the bottom tier to mimic Belle's gown.
• Stained Glass Windows: Use piping gel and food coloring on fondant to create stained glass effects for the middle tier.
• Top Tier: Place the enchanted rose under a dome as the centerpiece.
• Gold Accents: Use edible gold leaf or gold-painted fondant for elegant accents and details.

5. Final Touches

• Add Characters: Place the fondant figures around the cake.
• Details: Use edible glitter and luster dust to add magical touches.
• Presentation: Place the cake on a decorated cake board that complements the theme.

Inspiration Images

To further inspire your design, here are some visual ideas you can consider:

• Enchanted Rose under a Dome:
• Belle’s Dress Cake:
• Castle Elements:

Creating a "Beauty & the Beast" themed cake is a wonderful way to bring the magic of the story to life. Enjoy your baking and decorating journey!